Doxa - 1900-1949

Overview
This is a highly distinctive antique Doxa mechanical pocket watch with exceptional presence and an immediately unusual layout. Its very large size and substantial weight give it a strong physical character, while the white dial with black Arabic numerals, a pale central zone with red 13 to 24 hour markings, and a subsidiary seconds dial placed at 12 o’clock create a striking and uncommon visual arrangement. The case is plain and functional in appearance, and the movement is made even more interesting by the retention of a glass dust cover above it, a detail that adds both period charm and mechanical appeal. Its main attraction lies in the combination of the oversized format, the unusually heavy feel, the 12 o’clock subsidiary seconds layout, the red 24 hour inner display, and the rare glass dust cover over the movement.
Technical and condition details
Brand: Doxa.
Type: Open-face mechanical pocket watch.
Winding: Crown-wound.
Function: Running when tested. No long-term accuracy test has been performed.
Dial layout: Central hour and minute hands with subsidiary seconds at 12 o’clock.
Dial: White dial with black Arabic numerals and a pale central zone carrying red 13 to 24 hour numerals. Signed Doxa. The layout is unusual and visually distinctive.
Case: Silver-tone metal case with a plain back. The overall style is straightforward and utilitarian, with visible age-related wear and surface scratching.
Movement: Traditional mechanical movement with visible regulator. A particularly noteworthy feature is the glass dust cover retained above the movement, an uncommon and highly attractive period detail that adds to the watch’s mechanical charm.
Diameter: Approx. 65.13 mm.
Weight: Approx. 206.00 g.
Condition: Honest vintage condition with clear age-related wear throughout. The dial remains readable and visually attractive, though the pale central area shows noticeable age, discoloration, and localized wear. The case has general surface wear, scratches, and visible signs of long use, especially on the plain back. The inner cover also shows clear age and storage marks. The movement appears complete and consistent with the natural condition of a large antique pocket watch. Overall, this is a characterful and impressive oversized antique watch that stands out for its scale, unusual dial arrangement, and glass dust cover detail.
Collector’s highlights
* Antique Doxa pocket watch with strong visual identity
* Very large diameter of approx. 65.13 mm and substantial weight of approx. 206.00 g
* Unusual subsidiary seconds layout at 12 o’clock
* Pale central dial zone with red 13 to 24 hour numerals adds strong visual character
* Retains a glass dust cover above the movement, an especially appealing and uncommon detail
* Oversized format, heavy feel, and distinctive dial layout combine into a highly collectible piece
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