A Striking Tribute to Military Heritage: The Doxa Sub 300 Beta 'Frogger'

Swiss luxury watchmaker Doxa has teamed up with Belmont Watches to cast a fresh light on its iconic Sub 300 Beta model inseparably intertwining it with San Diego’s profound military heritage. Indeed, the city, which not only boasts vast sunny beaches but also a significant military population, serves as an apt muse for this limited-edition release. Staying true to its roots, this watch salutes the brave naval men of the city, with special reverence to the Naval Amphibious Base Coronado’s SEAL Team 1—derived majorly from the Navy Underwater Demolition Team, also known as ‘Frogmen’. Crafted with an unmatched precision, the Sub 300 Beta ‘Frogger’ boasts an elegant kelp-green grained dial encased within a fully sandblasted stainless steel body. Remarkably, its hand set has been lifted straight from the Doxa Army, adding a unique vintage patina to the watch. Retaining its core aesthetic, the timepiece is adorned with a blacked-out bezel and crown, distinctly echoing the original Sub 300 Beta series. The ‘Frogger’ surprises with its versatility, bisecting the conventional expectations of a diver watch with a remarkable slimness of 11.95mm. Moreover, with a small production run of only 100 units, these watches add a touch of exclusivity to any collection. With a subtle nod to the eternal allure of San Diego’s military culture, the watch’s caseback exhibits an engraved map of San Diego Bay, with Coronado as its core point. While no direct military insignias feature on this piece, it’s the immersive military narrative neatly woven into its design that cements it as a watch anchored in military tradition rather than military affiliation. Despite a whirlwind of releases the past few months from Doxa, including the Sub 200 T.Graph II and four limited editions, this timepiece stands out. The sophisticated sandblasted stainless steel casing paired with the dark green hued dial gives the watch a formidable presence, epitomizing its military influence.