Doxa Waffen Division German Army WWII Vintage 1939-1945 Swiss Men's Watch

Doxa was founded in 1889 in the heart of one of Switzerland's major and most inventive watch making areas, the canton (district) of Neuchatel's Jura Mountains. Today DOXA brings to the industry a perspective forged over a century of often pioneering watch design.

He was one of 13 children of a poor family. At the age of 12, he became an apprentice in a manufacture specialised in casing-up watch movements. He started his own watch repair business when he was 20. He worked hard to set up his business, walking the 10 kilometers to La Chaux-de Fonds to deliver his products personally, even in the depth of winter. The success of his watches enabled him to live in Chateau des Monts, today home of the world-renowned Le Locle horological museum.

From there he made the daily journey to his factory by carriage. When the first horseless carriages appeared, George Ducommun became one of the region's first owners of an automobile.

He had a garage built on his property and his own petrol pump... At the beginning of the 30's, the fast evolution of aircraft and automobile industry put pressure on the watch-making industry, it was one of the greatest challenges ever for the watch manufacturers. As an astute industrialist and passionable automobile owner, Georges Ducommun reacted to the evolving car racing market and started to develop instrument-panel clocks for cars (and aircraft).

For those, he used a high-grade 8-day watch movement, which he had patented in 1908. DOXA, Sportscars & Rallye Timers The tight and emotional relationship between the automobile and watch-making industry has a long tradition and dates back to the beginning of the 20th century. It was in the year of 1911, when the first board watch decorated early automobile dashboards. Watch manufacturers put all their effort in the production of precise high-quality time-pieces for automobile dashboards in order to play a part in the evolving car racing industry. DOXA's contribution to time-measurement in the race car history was the integration of its 1908 patented high-grade 8-day watch movement in the legendary instrument-panel board watch, nowadays known under the name DOXA 8-DAYS. The famous Bugatti Type 35 built from 1924 to 1931 was Bugatti's most successful sports car. DOXA 8-day movement instruments This high-grade legendary 8-day movement patented in 1908 by George Ducommun, DOXA's founder. The complicated movement has a power reserve of 8 days as the name implies. Each metal piece of the high-quality movement, each timer is assembled individually.

These watch conquered MEDALE DOR MILAN - 1906 to the year, also are a prizewinner HORS CONCOURS LIEGE - 1905 and MEMBRE DU JURY PARIS - 1925. This watch from pocket was altered in wrist watch.

The watch has original metal argentan case which signed DOXA. This watch have two rear cover - external and internal. The presence of the inner lid - this is a good sign of quality watch.

It is used to protect the mechanism from dust and to provide added protection from moisture. The surface of this lid also engraved five medals. There is exquisite miniature detailing and inscription on the lid in the center: MEDAILLE DOR. This watch has original movement which signed DOXA.

The DIAL is original but only professionally repainted and restored is in excellent condition. Hours markers and watch hands. On face side, dome glass is plastic. To the watch a watchband is added in a gift. The watch has been restored, checked and calibrated by a master watchmaker and is in good running condition.

This unique watch was kept till our time in good condition. Any defects not mentioned but visible in the pictures will be considered as described.

Getting such thing you do good capital investment. Every year the price for them will increase only! This watch is a stylish acquisition for collectors, 100% satisfaction, and good present or for everyday use! Diameter of the case with crown: 58,5. Diameter of the case: 54.

Diameter of the dial: 46. I will send all items to Worldwide. Be ready for these terms. All items will pack very securely, to fully ensure that - the item arrives safely. Also I will mark item as "gift". Check my positive feedbacks from my happy customers. I guarantee you complete satisfaction with all my high quality products.

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Gender: Men's
Modified Item: Yes
Watch Shape: Round
Case Color: Silver
Case Material: Metal argentan
Movement: Mechanical: Hand-winding
Year of Manufacture: 1930-1939
MPN: Does Not Apply
Band Color: Black
Age Group: Adult
Display: Analog
Lug Width: 22 mm
Brand: DOXA
Case Size: 54 mm
Face Color: Black
Water Resistance: Not Water Resistant
Number of Jewels: 15 Jewels
Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
Style: Antique
Dial Style: 12-Hour Dial
Band Material: Leather
Features: 12-Hour Dial
Modification Description: This watch from pocket was altered in wrist watch.