Doxa - Chronometer - No reserve price - Men - 1900-1949

Doxa Anti-Magnetic – Vintage Swiss Mechanical Watch – 1940s–1950s
Manual Winding – Silver Dial – Central Seconds – Swiss Made

A refined vintage Doxa Anti-Magnetic wristwatch, dating approximately from the 1940s–1950s, combining classic Swiss mechanical watchmaking with the elegant proportions and distinctive typography characteristic of the period.

The watch features an attractive silver-tone dial with stylized Arabic numerals, a finely graduated outer minute track and elegant dark hands. A red triangular marker positioned near the 5-minute indication provides a subtle but distinctive visual accent.

The dial is signed DOXA – ANTI-MAGNETIC, highlighting a practical feature that was increasingly valued in mechanical watches as everyday exposure to electrical equipment and magnetic fields became more common.
Powered by a traditional Swiss hand-wound mechanical movement, the movement itself is clearly signed DOXA and SWISS MADE, an important detail that reinforces the authenticity and historical character of the piece.

Technical Details
Brand: Doxa
Model / Dial marking: Anti-Magnetic
Type: Vintage Swiss mechanical wristwatch
Period: Approx. 1940s–1950s
Case material: Chrome plated
Case diameter: Approx. 34.5 mm, excluding crown
Glass: Acrylic crystal
Dial: Silver-tone dial
Hour markers: Stylized Arabic numerals
Movement: Swiss mechanical, manual winding
Movement marking: Doxa – Swiss Made
Functions: Hours, minutes, central seconds
Anti-magnetic: Marked “ANTI-MAGNETIC” on dial
Water resistance: Not tested for water.
Strap: Generic leather strap, approx. 20–21 cm
Box: Delivered with generic presentation box.
Condition Grade: A+

Condition Report
This vintage Doxa is presented in Grade A+ condition, particularly attractive considering its age.

The chrome-plated case is well preserved overall, with light surface marks and minor signs of age and use. The elegant case profile and characteristic period proportions remain clearly defined.
The silver-tone dial is remarkably attractive, retaining excellent legibility and much of its original vintage appearance. Light marks and subtle signs of ageing are visible under close inspection, consistent with the age of the watch.

The stylized Arabic numerals and outer minute track remain crisp and visually striking, while the dark hands and small red accent near the top of the dial create an elegant contrast.
The acrylic crystal is present and shows signs consistent with normal use.
The Swiss mechanical movement appears visually clean and retains the important DOXA and SWISS MADE markings.
The watch is fitted with a generic dark leather strap.
The watch has not been tested for water resistance, therefore water resistance is not guaranteed.
Please study all photos carefully, as they are part of the description and show the actual condition of the item.

Story & Heritage
Founded in Le Locle, Switzerland, in 1889, Doxa became known for producing reliable and technically accomplished Swiss watches long before the brand became internationally associated with its famous diving watches.

During the first half of the 20th century, resistance to magnetism became an increasingly relevant feature in mechanical wristwatches. Magnetic fields could affect the delicate components of a mechanical movement, particularly the hairspring, resulting in significant changes in timekeeping accuracy.

The “ANTI-MAGNETIC” designation on the dial therefore represented more than a decorative inscription: it communicated a practical technical quality valued by watch buyers of the period.
This example captures the understated elegance of mid-century Swiss watchmaking particularly well. Its 34.5 mm case, beautifully proportioned silver dial, unusual Arabic typography and signed Doxa mechanical movement give the watch a strong historical identity.

Unlike the bold professional diving watches for which Doxa would later become famous, this earlier piece represents another side of the manufacture’s heritage — classic Swiss mechanical watchmaking designed for everyday elegance and reliability.
A refined vintage piece for collectors of Doxa, early Swiss mechanical watches and authentic mid-century timepieces.

Internal Reference Number - Flo. 129