DOXA Sub 300T Sharkhunter 'Aqua-Lung' 'Blackshark'

We aren't shy about our love of DOXA here at Analog:Shift. The original inspiration behind Analog:Shift was squarely centered on DOXA! In any flavor, any color, from the classic orange-dialed Professional to the stunning silver-dialed Searambler, we love 'em all. While perhaps not as well-known as the Blancpain Fifty-Fathoms or the Rolex Submariner, the DOXA Sub series played an integral role in the development of the modern diver's watch. The first generation of the model, introduced in 1967, brought innovations we now take for granted — a unidirectional bezel with the US Navy's no-decompression dive timing marks engraved; an expanding bracelet; brightly colored, hi-legibility dials; and an oversized luminous minute hand to name but a few.  The DOXA 'Sharkhunter', though perhaps not as famous as its orange-dialed 'Professional' cousin, is among the most versatile of all the Sub colorways. But this is no ordinary vintage Sharkhunter. Rather, it's a highly desirable 'Aqua-Lung' version, indicating that it was retailed by the Jacques Cousteau-owned U.S. Divers company. For avid SCUBA divers, it doesn't get much better than this! With its black handset, this piece is nicknamed the 'Blackshark'.  Housed in a 43mm cushion case with a unidirectional ‘No Deco’ bezel, a ‘DOXA’ signed locking crown, and a mineral crystal that sits flush against the inner bezel’s edge — a tell-tale characteristic of a 300T case — this incredible piece features a matte-black dial with printed hour indices, an oversized minute hand, a 'dwarf' hour hand, a date window at 3 o’clock, and notably, and the ‘Aqua Lung’ logo in the lower left quadrant. Beautifully patinated luminous material and well preserved printing make help this example stand out from the crowd. Powered by an automatic Swiss-made movement and paired to its correct stainless steel 'beads-of-rice' bracelet with a DOXA-signed clasp, this Sharkhunter is ready for action.  Jacques Cousteau once said, “We must go and see for ourselves.” Take The Captain's advice and see what this exceptional vintage DOXA is all about!