Editorial
The Sharkhunter is the black-dial member of DOXA's Sub 300 family, a colorway that traces directly back to the original 1967 model. At 43mm with 300 meters of water resistance, it delivers the full professional dive brief at a price most Swiss alternatives cannot touch. Buyers who find the orange Divingstar too loud will find the Sharkhunter easier to wear daily without compromising anything mechanical.
DOXA introduced the Sub 300 in 1967 as a purpose-built professional diver, and the black-dial version was part of that original lineup under the Sharkhunter name. The watch gained a following among working divers partly because Jacques-Yves Cousteau's crew wore the orange variant, but the black dial existed from the start for buyers who wanted something less conspicuous. DOXA went dormant for years and the modern Sub 300 reissue launched in 2021, restoring the Sharkhunter name specifically for the black-dial 300m reference.
The reissue keeps the original proportions and the unidirectional bezel with its distinctive minute markers, staying close enough to the 1967 design that collectors who know the history will recognize the lineage immediately.
The ETA 2824-2 is a reliable workhorse but it is not a distinguished movement, and at this price point some buyers expect something more interesting under the caseback. The 43mm diameter reads larger than many vintage-proportioned divers, so try it on before committing if you wear smaller watches. Lume plots on the black dial can show uneven aging on pre-owned examples faster than on lighter dials, so inspect any used piece closely under UV.
The Sharkhunter commands a small premium over the Searambler (blue dial) and Divingstar (orange) in some markets simply because the black dial is more universal, which can make pre-owned pricing less predictable. Aftermarket bracelet options are limited compared to more popular dive references, so if the supplied bracelet does not suit you, research strap availability before buying.
