Condition Report

Case:
This example features symmetrical lugs and is in excellent vintage condition. It has been expertly cleaned by one of our technicians, and was not polished by us, but was likely lightly polished in the past. There are some light hairline scratches, pitting, and normal-to-light wear distributed evenly throughout the case.

Dial:
The dial is in good original condition with attractive patina. There is some evenly distributed dark spotting and speckling, as well as some scratches toward the center of the dial.

Movement:
The fully-serviced manual-wind calibre by Doxa is in excellent condition.

Bracelet:
This watch comes on a 16mm period-correct vintage military style strap with a gold buckle.

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Doxa

1940's Doxa Military - 'Tropical' Silver Dial with Red Pointer Hand

Name: 1940's Doxa Military - 'Tropical' Silver Dial with Red Pointer Hand
Brand: Doxa
Price: 1150.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$1,150.00 USD

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Guaranteed 100% genuine and authentic.
Recently fully-serviced. Backed with a 1-year warranty.
5-day inspection period and easy return policy.

This 1940's Doxa Military watch is a quietly compelling example of mid-century Swiss watchmaking that wears its age with integrity and purpose. At a glance the compact 28mm stainless steel case speaks directly to a time when military watches balanced durability with restrained proportions.

What makes this watch especially striking is its dial. The original silver surface has taken on a “tropical” character that collectors prize for its warmth and texture. Against this canvas, alternating luminous Arabic numerals and simple bar markers articulate the hours with clarity, while the long center sweep hand with a red pointer arrow adds a dash of utility and visual energy. Lume-filled pencil style hands maintain legibility without fuss, recalling the practical demands of wartime service where rapid reading under varied light mattered.

Doxa’s roots stretch back to 1889 in Le Locle, and like other Swiss manufactures, by the 1940s the brand was producing robust tool watches for a world at war. Though better known in later decades for its association with diving legends via the SUB series, these early military pieces are rare survivors of a more staid chapter in the company’s story, when Swiss brands were supplying reliable wristwatches in large numbers to servicemen and officers, and aesthetic restraint was part of functional clarity.

It comes mounted on a period-correct reproduction 16mm military-style strap with a gold-tone buckle that feels right for its era. The overall effect is of an understated vintage classic that carries historical weight without shouting. For a collector who appreciates the narrative of design and use across generations, this Doxa is a genuine conversation piece.