Oris Great Barrier Reef Limited Edition IVvsDOXA SUB 200 II

The Oris Great Barrier Reef Limited Edition IV's 43.55mm case is surprisingly wearable on a 7-inch wrist due to its new design. Owners report the Oris Great Barrier Reef III, a 45mm watch, is massive and nearly 20mm thick. Overall, owners find the Oris Great Barrier Reef Limited Edition IV wearable despite its size, citing its new design as a key factor.

The DOXA SUB 200 II is praised for its comfortable wearability, with its 44mm case and shorter lug-to-lug making it wear smaller than its dimensions suggest, and its new fumé dials are a notable aesthetic feature. Reviewers and owners note the inclusion of a Sellita SW200-1 movement with a 38-hour power reserve, an area where some alternatives offer longer durations. The watch's Milanese bracelet is also highlighted as a potentially divisive feature, and the lack of on-the-fly clasp adjustment is a point of criticism. The DOXA SUB 200 II is priced at $1,690 on rubber. On balance, owners and reviewers acknowledge the DOXA SUB 200 II's comfortable wearability and attractive fumé dials, though some criticize its increased size and power reserve compared to alternatives.