Doxa - Small Second - No reserve price - Men - 1950-1959

Doxa Small Second – Vintage Swiss Mechanical Watch with Front-Opening Case

Offered for auction is a charming and distinctive vintage Doxa Small Second, a beautiful Swiss mechanical wristwatch with strong character, elegant proportions and a highly attractive aged appearance. The watch features a 34 mm chromed case, acrylic glass, and a dark black/brown dial with a rich natural patina, giving the piece a deep vintage personality.

A very special detail of this watch is its front-opening case construction: by pressing the side button, the front bezel and glass open, revealing the dial in a rare and fascinating way. Combined with the small seconds display at 6 o’clock and the warm aged numerals, this Doxa has a wonderful collector’s charm.

Technical Details

Brand: Doxa
Model: Small Second
Case Material: Chromed case
Case Size: 34 mm
Crystal: Acrylic glass
Dial: Black/brown dial with beautiful age patina
Dial Details: Arabic numerals, outer minute track, small seconds at 6 o’clock
Special Feature: Front-opening hinged bezel/glass operated by side button
Movement: Swiss mechanical Doxa movement
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Seconds
Water Resistance: Untested for water
Strap: Generic brown leather strap
Wrist Size: Fits wrists up to approximately 19 cm
Box: Generic watch box

Condition Report

The watch is in Grade B condition, with visible signs according to its age.

The chromed case shows scratches, marks and wear consistent with vintage use. The dial has a strong natural patina, which adds great character and authenticity to the watch. The acrylic glass shows signs of use. The generic leather strap is in wearable condition and fits a wrist up to approximately 19 cm.

The watch has not been tested for water resistance, therefore contact with water is not recommended.

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Story & Heritage

Doxa is one of Switzerland’s respected historic watchmakers, appreciated for producing reliable and elegant timepieces throughout the golden era of mechanical watchmaking. Before the brand became widely known for its professional dive watches, Doxa created many refined daily-wear watches, built with practical movements, classic proportions and strong Swiss identity.

This vintage Doxa Small Second captures that earlier spirit beautifully. Its aged dial tells the story of decades of use, while the unusual front-opening case adds a rare mechanical charm rarely found on standard wristwatches. It is the kind of detail that transforms a simple timepiece into a conversation piece.

With its Swiss mechanical movement, small seconds layout and honest vintage patina, this Doxa is a wonderful choice for collectors who appreciate originality, history and watches that carry the visible traces of time.

Internal Reference Number - Xtm. 148