Doxa 3 HANDS DATE AUTOMATIC User manual
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INSTRUCTIONS
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HISTORY
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
3 HANDS, DATE, AUTOMATIC
3 HANDS, DATE, POWER RESERVE, AUTOMATIC
3 HANDS, DATE, CHRONOGRAPH, 2 COUNTERS, MANUAL WINDING
6 HANDS, CHRONOGRAPH, 3 COUNTERS, AUTOMATIC
THE DOXA SUB BEZEL 18
THE DOXA SUB MODELS
ADJUSTING YOUR RUBBER STRAP
WARRANTY 22
CONTENTS
HISTOIRE
RECOMMANDATIONS GÉNÉRALES
3 AIGUILLES, DATE, AUTOMATIQUE
3 AIGUILLES, DATE, RÉSERVE DE MARCHE, AUTOMATIQUE
3 AIGUILLES, DATE, CHRONOGRAPHE,
2 COMPTEURS, REMONTAGE MANUEL
6 AIGUILLES, CHRONOGRAPHE,
3 COMPTEURS, REMONTAGE AUTOMATIQUE
LA LUNETTE DOXA SUB
LES MODÈLES DOXA SUB
MISE À TAILLE DU BRACELET CAOUTCHOUC
GARANTIE
SOMMAIRE
GESCHICHTE
ALLGEMEINE EMPFEHLUNGEN
3 ZEIGER, DATUM, AUTOMATIK
3 ZEIGER, DATUM, GANGRESERVE, AUTOMATIK
3 ZEIGER, DATUM, CHRONOGRAPH, 2 ZÄHLER, HANDAUFZUG
6 ZEIGER, CHRONOGRAPH, 3 HILFSZIFFERBLÄTTER,
AUTOMATISCHER AUFZUG
KAUTSCHUKARMBAND ANPASSEN
GARANTIE 40
INHALT
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More than 130 years ago, in 1889,
budding Swiss watchmaking
Fabrique des montres DOXA” company
in Le Locle. The future is promising in
the cradle of Swiss watchmaking.
Success breeds success, word gets
around, and in 1906, an anti-magnetic
DOXA pocket watch wins the gold
medal at the Milan fair in Italy. Already
known for its timepieces of “top quality
at a reasonable price,” DOXA also gains
a solid reputation as an innovator.
The “8-DAY DOXA Caliber” patented in
1907 and designed for the dashboard
becomes standard equipment on the
By 1915, the company employs several
hundred watchmakers and engineers.
While concentrating on timepieces for
travel and sporting applications, DOXA
continues to develop watches for every
type of customer. Innovations include
a day-date complication with a separate
hand to indicate the day of the month
and a jumping seconds hand. In 1957,
the brand unveils an instant classic:
Coinciding with the company’s
75
th
anniversary, DOXA is awarded
the 1
st
Prize at the Swiss National
Exhibition in Lausanne in 1964.
At that time, the space race is on.
Yet, as the world looks up at the stars
above, another universe beckons below:
the deep blue sea. Diving watches have
been around for quite a while, but for all
intents and purposes, they are mostly
worn by military and professional divers.
And they’re expensive.
In 1967, DOXA launches the SUB
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signed, professional-grade diver’s watch
available to the general public. With
watch to feature a unidirectional
rotating bezel to monitor dive time and
ensure a safe no-decompression ascent
HISTORY
GeorgesDucommun founded DOXA
in 1889.
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back to the surface. The other reason
why the SUB becomes an easily
recognizable legend in its own time is
the hallmark orange dial, which is at the
antipodes of conventional thinking that
insists on black or white backgrounds
for diving watches. Legendary
of the Aqua Lung underwater breathing
apparatus and originator of modern-day
scuba diving, likes DOXA’s SUB concept
so much that he secures the sole
distributorship for his company,
US Divers.
concept with the SUB 300T
feature a helium release valve. That
watch brand of the Elite Diving Unit
of the Swiss Army. As years pass,
the SUB concept is continuously
perfected and a faithful following
among both professional and amateur
divers grows around the world. In 2014,
DOXA proudly supports Jacques-
Cousteau, on his historic Mission 31.
The 31-day challenge on board Aquarius,
the world’s only undersea marine lab
located in the Florida Keys National
Marine Sanctuary, sets a new submersion
record for human oceanic exploration.
Today, DOXA remains faithful to the
principle established by Georges
Ducommun over a hundred and thirty
years ago: to produce high quality
watches at affordable prices. With
redesigned collections and an
emphasis on the legendary SUB diving
sports watches, DOXA’s independent
status keeps the brand agile and able
to focus on creating watches that
combine high precision, technical
quality, reliability, functionality and
style. The “DOXA SUB” name stands
for some of the most iconic diver’s
watches in watchmaking history. And
the legend lives on.
DOXA SUB.
THE LEGEND
LIVES ON.
THE ADVENTURE
CONTINUES.
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To ensure your SUB
functions perfectly for
many years to come,
please follow these
recommendations.
Avoid
placing your watch in the
originate from sources
such as hard drives,
medical devices, speakers,
televisions and refrigerator
doors. Mobile phones,
tablets and laptops, as
well as magnetic fasteners
on handbags and purses,
are also sources of
Seawater Always rinse
your watch in fresh water
after swimming in the sea.
Avoid subjecting
your watch to shocks
and sustained vibrations.
Always make sure you
have screwed the crown
down fully to prevent
any moisture from getting
into your watch.
Always
make sure the crown
is pushed in against the
casing to prevent any
moisture from getting
into your watch.
Use a
toothbrush and soapy
water to clean metal
bracelets and
water-resistant cases.
Wipe dry with a soft cloth.
Avoid any direct contact
with solvents, detergents,
perfume, cosmetics, etc.
which may damage the
strap, case or seals.
Avoid
exposing your watch
to extreme temperatures
(above 60°C/140°F and
below 0°C/32°F) and
to sudden temperature
variations.
We
cannot guarantee that
your watch will maintain
its original water
resistance over time. The
seals may be affected by
wear or by an accidental
shock to the crown. As
recommended in our
service guide, have the
water-resistant seals of
your watch tested once
a year by an authorized
DOXA Service Center.
Do not adjust the
pushers underwater as
this may allow moisture
to get into your watch.
IMPORTANT
(AUTOMATIC MODELS)
Do not manually set the
date on automatic
watches when the hour
hand is between
The automatic date
function is actively
engaged during this
four-hour period
(the pinions are being
repositioned to carry
out the automatic date
change), and manually
setting the date will
damage the self-winding
movement. ALWAYS be
sure that the crown is
fully screwed down and
in position 0 (P0 - see
diagram on next page).
Your watch will NOT be
watertight if the crown is
not completely screwed
down. Please note that
improper use/operation
of the crown will void the
warranty. If for any reason
you are unable to operate
the crown of your watch,
please contact DOXA
Customer Service
without delay.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
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GETTING
STARTED
Before you start wearing
time (or if it has stopped),
you will need to wind
it manually.
IMPORTANT
NEVER shake your
self-winding watch to
get it started. This will
damage the movement.
INTERNATIONAL
INQUIRIES
DOXA HQ Switzerland
+41 32 344 42 72
contact@doxawatches.com
NORTH AMERICA
INQUIRIES
DOXA USA
+1 520 369 2872
contact.usa@doxawatches.com
EUROPE
INQUIRIES
DOXA Europe
+49 7231 93 12 20
contact.eu@doxawatches.com
6 HANDS
CHRONOGRAPH
3 COUNTERS
AUTOMATIC
3 HANDS
DATE
CHRONOGRAPH
2 COUNTERS
MANUAL WINDING
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3 HANDS
DATE
POWER RESERVE
AUTOMATIC
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3 HANDS
DATE
AUTOMATIC
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3 HANDS, DATE, AUTOMATIC
Your SUB (3 hands, date,
automatic) is equipped
with a Swiss automatic
movement that draws
energy from the natural
motion of your wrist.
It has a screw-down
crown with a seal to
ensure water-tightness.
You can set the time and
date depending on the
crown’s position (P).
In position P0, the crown
is tightly screwed down
against the case. Always
keep it that way to
effectively protect the
movement against water
or other foreign matter
ingress.
Unscrew the crown from
P0 by turning it
counterclockwise. When
it has been completely
unscrewed, it will click out
one stop to P1 for manual
winding. Gently give the
crown a good number
of turns clockwise until
you feel a slight resistance
(between 30 and 50 turns
– NEVER FORCE THE
CROWN). Your watch is
keep powered up
automatically
(“self-winding”) as long as
you wear it. When fully
wound, your SUB has a
power reserve of about
38 hours, i.e. unless
wound or worn it will run
out of energy in that time.
P2: Set Date
Starting from P1, gently
pull out the crown one
stop to position P2. Turn it
clockwise to set the date.
For months with fewer
than 31 days, manually
advance the date to the
Starting from P2, gently
pull the crown out one
more stop to P3
(outermost position).
Set the time by turning
the crown counterclock-
wise. To return to P0,
gently push the crown
back against the case
until you feel resistance.
While keeping pressure
on the crown, turn
clockwise (do not apply
excessive force) until it’s
screwed down tight for
a perfect seal.
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3 HANDS, DATE, POWER
RESERVE, AUTOMATIC
Your SUB 4000T is
equipped with a Swiss
automatic movement
that draws energy from
the natural motion of
your wrist. It also has a
power reserve indicator
(Safe Dive Indicator). Like
a fuel gauge, it shows
how long your watch will
operate before it shuts
down unless “recharged”
(wound). It has a
screw-down crown
with a seal to ensure
water-tightness. You can
set the time and date
depending on the
crown’s position (P).
In position P0, the crown
is tightly screwed down
against the case. Always
keep it that way to
effectively protect the
movement against water
or other foreign matter
ingress.
Unscrew the crown
from P0 by turning it
counterclockwise. When
completely unscrewed,
it will click out to P1 for
manual winding. Gently
give the crown a good
number of turns
clockwise until you feel
a slight resistance
(between 30 and 50 turns
– NEVER FORCE THE
CROWN). Your watch is
to keep powered up
automatically
(“self-winding”) as long
as you wear it. When
power reserve indicator
on your SUB 4000T will
indicate “Full” (about
P2: Set Date
Starting from P1, gently
pull out the crown by one
stop to position P2. Turn it
clockwise to set the date.
For months with fewer
than 31 days, manually
advance the date to the
Starting from P2, gently
pull the crown out one
more stop to P3
(outermost position).
Set the time by turning
the crown counterclock-
wise. To return to P0,
gently push the crown
back against the case
until you feel resistance.
While keeping pressure
on the crown, turn
clockwise (do not apply
excessive force) until it’s
screwed down tight for
a perfect seal.
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3 HANDS, DATE, CHRONOGRAPH,
2 COUNTERS, MANUAL WINDING
Your SUB 200 T.GRAPH
features an original
vintage Valjoux 7734
mechanical movement.
You must regularly wind
it by hand. You can set
the time and date
depending on the
crown’s position (P).
Make sure the crown
is tightly pushed back
against the case. Give
the crown a good
number of turns
clockwise until you feel
some resistance. It is
normal for the crown to
spring slightly in reverse
as the mainspring
tightens when the watch
is nearly fully wound.
DO NOT CONTINUE
WINDING ONCE YOU
FEEL SOME RESISTANCE
AS THIS MAY HARM
THE MAINSPRING.
When fully wound, your
SUB 200 T.GRAPH should
have an average power
reserve of 45 hours.
P2: Set Time & Date
To set the time, gently
pull out the crown one
stop to position P2, then
turn it clockwise.
To set the date, keep
turning the crown
clockwise until the hour
hand passes 12 (noon)
and 12 (midnight).
Repeat until you arrive
at the desired date.
Due to the movement’s
vintage mechanism, there
is no quickset date feature.
Always be sure to push
the crown back down
against the case to P1
after setting the time and/
or date.
The chronograph
function comprises
the stopwatch and the
30-minute counter
(located at 3 o’clock).
The latter is activated
with the stopwatch,
while the 60-second
operates continuously.
To track the elapsed time
with the chronograph
:
1. Press pusher C1 to start
the chronograph
2. Press pusher C1 again
to stop the chronograph
Press pusher C2 to
reset the chronograph.
IMPORTANT
Do not pull the crown
out to set the time or
date when the watch is
submerged or if you are
in a very humid
environment. Do not
operate the chronograph
pushers while the watch
is submerged. Don’t leave
your chronograph running
for longer than needed, as
this will deplete the power
reserve. Always press the
crown back into the
against the case once
you have completed your
adjustments.
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6 HANDS, CHRONOGRAPH,
3 COUNTERS, AUTOMATIC
Your SUB 200 C-GRAPH
(6 hands, chronograph,
automatic) is powered by
a Swiss automatic
movement that draws its
energy from the natural
motion of your wrist. It
features a screw-down
crown with a seal to
ensure water-tightness.
You can set the time
depending on the
crown’s position (P2).
In position P0, the crown
is tightly screwed down
against the case. In this
position, the case is
protected against water
or other foreign matter
ingress.
Unscrew the crown from
position P0 – by turning
it counterclockwise
stop (P1). Then turn the
crown clockwise for
DOXA SUB will now
automatically remain
powered up as long as
you wear it. When it is
completely wound, your
SUB will have a power
reserve of about
will keep going for that
amount of time without
having to be wound up
or worn.
P2: Set Time
Starting from P1, gently
pull the crown out one
more stop to P2. Set the
time by turning the
crown counterclockwise.
To return to P0, press the
crown against the case
and – while keeping
pressure on the crown
– turn it clockwise. Make
sure it’s screwed down
tight for a perfect seal.
The chronograph
function comprises the
stopwatch, a 30-minute
counter at 3 o’clock and
a 12-hour counter at
are activated by pressing
the pusher C1 while the
60-second (at 9 o’clock)
counter operates
continuously. To track
the elapsed time with
the chronograph:
1. Press pusher C1 to start
the chronograph
2. Press pusher C1 again
to stop the chronograph
Press pusher C2 to
reset the chronograph.
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THE
DOXA
SUB
BEZEL
DOXA’s patented SUB
bezel uses the US Navy’s
no-decompression table
to calculate the safe dive
time for a given depth
without a decompression
stop during the return
to the surface.
The shows
given dive depths in feet
or meters (“FT” means
the depth is measured
in feet). The Inner Ring
shows the time in
minutes at the depths
indicated above on the
outer ring. The
Marker (two dots on the
bezel) is used to set your
watch for the dive
duration starting at the
current time. Once it’s
set, the
will also indicate the
number of minutes you
may remain at the
desired depth and return
to the surface without a
decompression stop.
It’s 13:24 hrs and the
deepest you intend
to go is 100 feet
will tell you how long
you can stay there
without having to stop
on the way up.
1. Turn the bezel to align
the Descent Marker with
the minutes of the
current time (13:24).
2. Look up 100 ft/30 m on
the outer ring: The inner
ring shows a safe dive
time of 25 minutes.
Once you’ve arrived
at your dive depth, keep
monitoring the minute
hand. Commence your
ascent at 13: (13:24 +
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THE DOXA SUB MODELS
MODEL
MOVEMENT
FUNCTIONS POWER
RESERVE
SUB 200 Swiss automatic Hours, minutes, seconds, date 38 hours
SUB 200
C-GRAPH Swiss automatic Hours, minutes, seconds,
chronograph 48 hours
SUB 300
Swiss
automatic,
COSC certied
Chronometer
Hours, minutes, seconds, date 38 hours
SUB 300T Swiss automatic Hours, minutes, seconds, date 38 hours
SUB 200 T.GRAPH
Swiss
hand-winding,
Valjoux 7734
Hours, minutes, seconds, date,
chronograph 45 hours
SUB 1500T Swiss automatic Hours, minutes, seconds, date 42 hours
SUB 4000T Swiss automatic Hours, minutes, seconds, date,
power reserve indicator 42 hours
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2. For the proper strap length, overlap
both halves around your wrist. Count the
number of holes and divide by 2. Add
have the correct length to trim to.
Even overlap with 6 holes.
6 divided by 2 equals 3, plus 1 hole at
each end, equals 5. Trim both halves
at the 5
th
hole.
Odd overlap with 5 holes.
each end, equals 4.5. Trim at the 5
th
hole
on the 12 o’clock half, and at the 4
th
hole
on the 6 o’clock half.
ADJUSTING YOUR RUBBER STRAP
1. Detach the clasp from the strap
by removing the spring bar at the end
of each half of the strap.
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