Doxa vintage men's wristwatch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1940s
Maker / issuer
DoxaThis Doxa men's wristwatch is a vintage timepiece from the 1940s. The watch is constructed with a 14-karat rose gold case, which features decorative fancy lugs.
The case measures 33 mm in diameter, excluding the crown, with a lug-to-lug measurement of 43 mm. The champagne-colored dial displays linear hour markers and gold-toned dauphine hands, accompanied by a center seconds hand. The watch is powered by a 15-jewel manual-wind mechanical movement, which is signed by Doxa on the bridges. The watch is fitted with a modern brown leather strap with a crocodile pattern. The auction description notes that the movement is in functioning order.
The watch is attributed to the Swiss manufacturer Doxa, with case hallmarks indicating the 14-karat gold composition.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Manual-wind wristwatch
- Origin
- Switzerland
- Signed
- Doxa
- Movement
- 15-jewel manual-wind
- Lug to lug
- 43 mm
- Case diameter
- 33 mm
- Case material
- 14-karat rose gold
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Doxa
Design
- Visible features
- • Decorative fancy lugs integrated into the 14k rose gold case design. • Champagne dial with visible age-related patina and linear hour markers. • Gold-toned dauphine hands and a matching center seconds hand. • Crown shows central surface wear.
- Movement and Performance
- The movement is a manual-wind mechanical caliber equipped with 15 jewels. The brand name, Doxa, is engraved directly onto the bridges of the movement. According to the provided information, the watch is functioning. The auction description mentions the watch is similar in style to a piece worn by a character in the film 'Operation Crossbow,' though this is presented as a point of reference for the 1940s style rather than definitive provenance.
- Condition and Attribution
- The auction description identifies the watch as a 1940s vintage piece. The overall condition of the gold case is described as excellent. The watch is paired with a modern replacement strap finished with a crocodile texture. The text notes that comprehensive information regarding the specific caliber, historical service records, or current water-resistance capabilities is not available in the provided source material.
- Case and Dial Construction
- The watch is housed in a 14-karat rose gold case, measuring 33 mm in diameter across the bezel and 43 mm from lug to lug. The design is characterized by ornate, decorative fancy lugs. The case bears hallmarks on the front and back intended to certify the gold content. The champagne dial shows light signs of vintage wear. The indices are linear in form, and the hands are shaped in the dauphine style. Both the markers and the hands are composed of gold, contributing to the watch's overall monochromatic aesthetic.
Identification
- 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
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The source states the watch is similar to one worn in the film 'Operation Crossbow', but does not confirm it as the same object.
- Research required: No specific details provided regarding the movement caliber or the history of past servicing.