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The Trimix is chunkier and bolder. There is nothing delicate about it. The case is thick, the bezel is thick, and man the bezel feel is excellent. The teeth are machined so well that it just grabs hold of your fingers to provide the best grip of any bezel I've handled. And the motion of the bezel has really firm clicks with no play.
The Trimix also has much better lume both on the dial and the bezel. It's a sexy beast in low light.
The down side for me, and the only reason I flipped it is that it was just too tall and heavy for me to wear frequently.
The Doxas I've owned, both 750t's, one a GMT were both nice watches too, but neither one was "the" Doxa for me. I still have a Doxa on my must-have list...just have to figure out which one it is.
The 750t has polished finishes that give it a bit more refined appearance. This is not to say that the fit and finish is better than the Trimix at all, but rather that a Doxa could go with a dress shirt whereas a Trimix is all tool.
The bezel on the Doxa is also fantastic. I slightly prefer the Trimix, but that's a matter of taste. The case of the Doxa really hugs the wrist in a way that makes it simply disappear. It's probably the most comfortable dive watch I've ever worn.
On the downside, the bezel finish is super easy to scratch. Also, the lume on these is underwhelming. I've heard that the 5000t is better, but the 750t lume gets obliterated by the Trimix.
IMO you've picked out two really excellent choices in the price range. Best of luck to you whichever you choose!