DOXA has introduced the SUB 300 Ti5 Clive Cussler, a limited edition paying tribute to the celebrated American novelist and maritime explorer on what would have been his 95th birthday.
Reinterpreting the original SUB 300 introduced in 1967 in Grade 5 titanium, the new model celebrates the watch that became inseparably associated with Cussler's fictional hero Dirk Pitt while introducing several technical and aesthetic features unique to this edition.
Produced in a numbered limited edition of 300 pieces, the watch debuts a new two-level dial architecture that adds depth to the display while preserving the excellent legibility for which the SUB collection has long been known.
The new DOXA SUB 300 Ti5 Clive Cussler also marks the return of Grade 5 titanium to the collection, a material chosen for its excellent strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance and reduced weight on the wrist.
The 42.5 mm case measures 45 mm lug to lug and 13.4 mm thick, while the screw-down crown and screw-in caseback are also crafted from Grade 5 titanium.
Water resistant to 30 ATM (approximately 300 metres / 984 feet), the watch retains the characteristic "glass box" sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment and the patented unidirectional rotating bezel that has distinguished the SUB collection since its origins.
The bezel preserves DOXA's distinctive dual-scale layout, combining the no-decompression depth scale on the outer ring with the dive time scale on the inner ring.
The depth indications are highlighted in the brand's signature orange, contrasting with the black timing scale and reinforcing the watch's strong functional character.
One of the most distinctive features of this edition is its entirely new dial architecture. For the first time, DOXA employs a two-level construction composed of two superimposed Grade 5 titanium dials.
The lower dial carries the Super-LumiNova-coated hour markers and minute track, while the upper dial has been precisely laser-cut so that openings reveal the luminous elements beneath, creating a subtle sense of depth that changes with the light.
The sandblasted finish further reinforces the technical appearance of the dial, while the oversized orange minute hand, a defining feature of the SUB collection, immediately draws attention to the most important information during a dive.
The date display at 3 o'clock incorporates a discreet tribute to Clive Cussler, with the numerals 15, 7 and 31 printed in orange to reference his birth date, July 15, 1931.
Powering the watch is the COSC-certified Sellita SW200-2 automatic movement, customised with exclusive DOXA decoration. Operating at a frequency of 4 Hz (28,800 vibrations per hour), it is equipped with 26 jewels and delivers a power reserve of approximately 38 hours.
The Grade 5 titanium screw-in caseback features the emblem of NUMA (National Underwater and Marine Agency), the organisation founded by Clive Cussler in 1979 to locate, investigate and help preserve historic shipwrecks.
Each watch is individually numbered XXX/300, reinforcing the exclusivity of the edition.
Completing the watch is a black Dive Flex rubber strap with a perforated tropical-inspired pattern that recalls vintage dive straps from the late 1960s, further strengthening the connection with the original SUB 300.
Beyond honouring one of the world's best-known maritime adventurers, the project also supports his legacy. DOXA will donate part of the proceeds from the SUB 300 Ti5 Clive Cussler to NUMA.
Available from 15 July 2026 through both DOXA's official website and, for the first time, authorised DOXA retailers, the new DOXA SUB 300 Ti5 Clive Cussler is priced at CHF 2,890 / €3,190 / US$3,390. doxawatches.com
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