Doxa - Calatrava - Jumbo Case - No reserve price - Men - 1950-1959

Doxa Calatrava Jumbo – Mechanical – Silver Patinated Dial – 37 mm

An expressive vintage Doxa with elegant Calatrava-style proportions, this timepiece pairs a generous 37 mm chromed case with a silver dial carrying pronounced age patina. Gold-tone Arabic numerals alternate with tapered markers, complemented by pointed hands and a slender central seconds hand. The narrow bezel and extended lugs give the dial an open, balanced appearance, while a black leather strap completes its classic presentation.

Technical Details

Brand: Doxa

Design: Calatrava-style vintage dress watch

Movement: Swiss mechanical

Functions: Hours, minutes and central seconds

Case: Chrome-plated

Case diameter: Approximately 37 mm, described as jumbo

Crystal: Acrylic

Dial: Silver with warm discolouration, spotting and pronounced age patina

Hour markers: Gold-tone Arabic numerals at the even hours, alternating with tapered indices

Hands: Pointed gold-tone hour and minute hands

Seconds: Slender central seconds hand

Case back: Closed metal back

Strap: Generic black leather strap

Wrist size: Suitable for a wrist circumference of up to approximately 22 cm

Accompaniment: Generic box

Water resistance: Untested

Condition Report

Grade B – Vintage condition with noticeable signs of age and use.

The chromed case displays scratches, pitting and substantial areas of plating loss, particularly around the bezel, lugs and underside. Warmer-coloured base metal is exposed in several places. The case back also shows scratches and surface wear.

The silver dial exhibits extensive spotting, discolouration and localised surface deterioration, including visible patches around the central hand fitting. The gold-tone numerals, markers and hands show corresponding signs of ageing. The acrylic crystal displays surface marks, and the leather strap shows some creasing.

Please examine the auction photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description and illustrate the watch’s cosmetic condition.

Water resistance has not been tested and is not guaranteed. Exposure to water should be avoided.

Story & Heritage

This Doxa expresses the appeal of a traditional dress watch through proportion and detail. Its broad dial, slim bezel and tapered lugs create a graceful silhouette, with the 37 mm case giving the design a confident presence.

The alternating numerals and wedge-shaped markers bring rhythm to the display. Their warm gold tones contrast with the aged silver background, while the fine central seconds hand adds a delicate finishing touch.

The dial’s patina is a defining feature of this particular example. Its scattered marks and tonal changes give it a textured appearance that invites closer inspection, alongside the visible wear of the chromed case.

For someone drawn to vintage watches with generous proportions and clearly expressed age, this Doxa offers mechanical charm and an engaging dial composition. Paired with simple black leather, it retains an understated elegance shaped by its details and present condition.

Internal Reference Number - XTM 263