Doxa Anti-Magnetique Reference 565
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Mid-20th century
Maker / issuer
DoxaThis Doxa Anti-Magnetique wristwatch, identified by reference 565, is a mid-20th-century timepiece. Measuring 35mm in diameter, the watch features a distinct case construction described as having block-like characteristics with lugs extending directly from the mid-case, a design intended for robustness. , with a subsidiary seconds dial at the 6 o'clock position.
Technically, the watch is engineered with anti-magnetic, water-resistant, and shock-resistant capabilities. It bears the Doxa signature on the dial. The design is described as being influenced by the Patek Philippe reference 565 Calatrava.
Evidence at a glance
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Field watch
- Brand
- DOXA
- Model
- Anti-Magnetique
- Origin
- Le Locle, Switzerland
- Reference
- 565
- Case style
- Block-like with straight lugs
- Case diameter
- 35mm
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Design influence
- Patek 565 Calatrava
- Technical features
- Anti-magnetic, shock-resistant, water-resistant
- Maker / attribution
- Doxa
Design
- Visible features
- • Subsidiary seconds dial at the 6 o'clock position • Lugs integrated into the case body design
- Case and Dial Design
- The Doxa Anti-Magnetique reference 565 features a 35mm case characterized by a block-like construction. The lugs extend directly from the central case, creating a rigid aesthetic intended for durability. The dial layout includes applied Arabic numerals at the cardinal positions and a subsidiary seconds sub-dial located at the 6 o'clock marker. The design of the watch is noted for its utilitarian appearance, reflecting the functional requirements of field watches from the mid-20th century. , aligning with the functional design language of the period.
- Technical Specifications
- The reference 565 is designed with technical features aimed at environmental resistance. The movement and case construction provide anti-magnetic properties, alongside resistance to shock and moisture. The construction focuses on durability, incorporating shielding or materials meant to mitigate the impact of magnetic fields and external physical shocks. The combination of these specifications classifies the watch within the category of field watches developed for high-utility use.
- Provenance and Brand History
- Doxa was established in 1889 by Georges Ducommun in Le Locle, Switzerland. Throughout the 20th century, the firm produced a wide range of horological instruments, including pocket watches, ladies' watches, and aviation cabin instruments. The firm attained recognition in 1906, receiving a gold medal at the International Exhibition in Milan. The reference 565 is recognized as a heritage piece within the Doxa catalogue, representing the brand's engineering capabilities in the mid-20th century. It is presented as an example of Doxa's output during a period when the brand focused on creating durable yet aesthetically distinct timepieces for various markets.
Identification
- Reference
- 565
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
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Research required
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