DOXA unveils a new diving watch, the SUB 300T Sharkhunter Clive Cussler
In celebration of the late Clive Cussler’s 93rd birthday. He was a legendary author, a maritime explorer and founder of NUMA. It is a limited edition of 93 pieces.
“This exceptional timepiece pays tribute to a man whose adventures and storytelling brought the world of underwater exploration to life for millions of readers.”
“Clive Cussler’s work has not only captivated audiences but also played a pivotal role in popularizing the use of SUB diving watches globally.”
DOXA has recently unveiled the SUB 300T Sharkhunter Clive Cussler, their second timepiece which honours Clive Cussler (July 15, 1931 – February 24, 2020), a legendary author, a maritime explorer and founder of NUMA (National Underwater and Marine Agency), the latter a non-profit organization he founded in 1979.
Clive Cussler authored over 85 books. Dirk Pitt, a fictional character, “was the hero of his novels.” Clive Cussler “was no stranger to adventure himself: he was a dedicated shipwreck hunter through NUMA.”
The SUB 300T Sharkhunter Clive Cussler “is made of stainless steel with an aged patina, just like the first SUB 300T Clive Cussler presented last year in New York – the watch is perfect for an adventurer’s wrist, just like Dirk Pitt would have imagined.”
Key Features
Functions
The SUB 300T Sharkhunter Clive Cussler’s functions include:
– Central hours, minutes, and seconds.
– Date window at 3 o’clock.
Dial
First image: With the “Beads of Rice” bracelet. Second Image: With the FKM rubber strap.
The SUB 300T Sharkhunter Clive Cussler’s dial features include:
– It has a black Sharkhunter dial which features handmade decorative grinding.
– The hour, minute, and square tip towards the end of the second hand are coated with Super-LumiNova®.
– 11 hour-markers and a minute track, graduated in increments of 5 minutes, encircle the outer dial. The hour-markers are coated with Super-LumiNova®.
– It appears that the date wheel at date window at 3 o’clock is also coated with Super-LumiNova®.
– “7”, “15” and “31” on the date wheel are in red, to commemorate Clive Cussler’s birthday (15 July,1931). The rest of the numerals are in black.
– “All diving-related displays are coated with Super-LumiNova® for optimal readability during dives in low visibility conditions.”
“What truly sets it apart, however, is the elegant compass rose marking the four cardinal points – North, South, East, and West. This emblem of adventure and exploration serves as a poignant reminder of the mysteries hidden beneath the waves and the treasures waiting to be discovered.”
“For Clive Cussler, the compass rose was far more than a navigational tool; it embodied the very spirit of exploration and adventure, with each direction symbolizing a new possibility and a mystery waiting to be unraveled.”
“The North, often associated with guidance and constancy, represented the relentless pursuit of truth and discovery. The South, with its connotations of the unknown and exotic, evoked the many uncharted territories Cussler dreamed of exploring. The East, symbolizing beginnings and new dawns, served as a constant reminder of the innovation and curiosity that drove him to write and explore. Finally, the West, the land of setting suns and conclusions, represented the fulfillment of quests and the uncovering of hidden treasures.”
Case
The SUB 300T Sharkhunter Clive Cussler’s case features include:
– Its case is made from stainless steel, featuring an aged stainless steel coating.
– It features a unidirectional rotating bezel, which allows for both “calculating and monitoring no-decompression dive times.”
– It features a helium release valve.
– It has a case diameter of 42.50 mm * 44.50 mm.
– It has a height of 14 mm.
– On its dial side, it features a flat sapphire crystal, which is both scratch-resistant and coated with anti-reflective treatment.
– Its screw-in case back “features the names of shipwrecks and other historical artifacts discovered or explored by NUMA” They are engraved on the caseback and create a “tangible link to maritime history and adventure.”
– It features a screw-down crown at 3 o’clock.
– Each timepiece is individually engraved with its serial number (XX/93) on the inside of the lugs.
– It is water resistant up to 30 ATM / 300 metres / 984 feet.
Bracelet and Strap
The first two images are with the “Beads of Rice” bracelet. The second image shows the folding clasp. The third image is with the FKM rubber strap.
The SUB 300T Sharkhunter Clive Cussler’s bracelet and strap features include:
– It comes with a stainless steel “Beads of Rice” bracelet, with a folding clasp with a ratcheting wetsuit extension. The bracelet and folding clasp feature an aged stainless steel coating, exactly like the case.
– It also comes with a black FKM rubber strap, featuring a folding clasp with ratcheting wetsuit extension. (FKM is short for Fluorine Kautschuk Material. It is a fluorine-based rubber, known for its high density, great temperature resistance and stability, especially when exposed to all kinds of chemicals.) The folding clasp features an aged stainless steel coating.
– Its lug width is 20 mm.
Movement
The SUB 300T Sharkhunter Clive Cussler’s movement features include:
– It is powered by a mechanical Swiss automatic movement.
– It has 26 jewels.
– It beats at a frequency of 28,800 vph or 4 Hz.
– It has a power reserve of approximately 38 hours.
– Its features decorations done by DOXA.
Our Thoughts
Diving watches are a very specific field of horology. Not every brand has the expertise to create them, and not every brand should either, because for actual divers, their safety is at stake. DOXA is an expert in this category. Blancpain, Omega, Panerai and Rolex are few brands which possess the heritage and expertise in creating diving watches. Whether one is an actual diver, or loves collecting diving watches, or both, DOXA makes top-notch diving watches at affordable prices which are available at physical stores and on their website.
Based on information and images, the SUB 300T Sharkhunter Clive Cussler combines great looks with a diving pedigree second-to-none.
It has an abundance of details, whether it is its dial, the red numerals for Clive Cussler’s birthday on the date wheel (“7”, “15”, and “31”), the aged patina of its case, “Beads of Rice” bracelet and folding clasp, and its engraved caseback, to name a few aspects.
It is a fantastic addition for a collector who loves diving watches. A future collectible, one that will enable its owner to dive safely to deep depths should they choose to.
Additional Information
Name: DOXA SUB 300T Sharkhunter Clive Cussler
Price: Swiss Franc (CHF): 3,050 / Euro (EUR): 3,350 / United States Dollar (USD): 3,250
A portion of sales will be donated to NUMA.
It is a limited edition of 93 pieces. According to DOXA’s website, it is sold out. However, please contact DOXA if interested in this reference. DOXA has a selection of diving watches, several similar to this reference. All are present on their website.
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