Doxa Serial Numbers Vintage
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Doxa Serial Numbers Vintage Series
In 1940, Doxa introduced a 7-digit serial number system, with the first two digits corresponding to the year of manufacture. In other words, 40XXXXX corresponds to 1940, and so on. The serial is always stamped on the outer side of the case back.
Been lurking and searching for a few weeks and happy to have joined up.:) My main interest is diver's watches - as per pics below - battered, used - I don't care as long as they are original. I thought I'd mainly post about a vintage Doxa I received this week as I got little response on the Doxa forum (searching for Doxa on here bought up some interesting topics.:wink: ) - I think they are more into the modern 'Doxas' over there but for me I have always liked the originals from the 60's/70's and have no interest in the modern watches. Most of what follows is from the topic I posted there.
Thrown in are a couple of pics of my old 6309 too - probably my favourite watch in so many ways. I have an interest in Russian stuff too but only have a couple of Vostoks at present. I always wanted a vintage Sharkhunter but a nice old Pro in orange came up and I went for it - photos on the web are great but when you actually hold an old Doxa and all that history jumps out at you it's quite different. Compared to the virtually identical (case) sized 6309 the Doxa dial is only 3mm smaller but it makes a big difference. The orange is not as 'day-glo' as I thought it would be and has just that little more 'attention grabbing' appeal than the black dial version. I'm really pleased with this example, just what I was looking for being totally original and untouched - I don't know for sure but it's possible the back has never been off this one. The dial is in perfect shape as are the hands and the tritium still glows (for a few minutes anyway).
I don't like bracelets but if i had to wear one this would be it - really comfy and still working great - the spring loaded divers extension is still springy and the ratchet still clicks in fine. I have thought about selling the bracelet to put towards funding the cost of the watch but it would be a shame to split them up even if I will never wear the BOR. Watch is now on a Nato but I'm waiting for a thicker Zulu type which will cope with the weight better. Serial number is 6750XXX - I would love to think it might be a 1968 watch as that was the year I was born but not sure if this could be proved either way? The case/crown/back are spot on for the serial number and dial - it has a Syncron bracelet - this could be original to the watch if it was a 'transitional' model or maybe a slightly later replacement.? One thing about buying a watch on the 'net is that everyone has a hi-res digital camera and takes large scale macro shots magnifying every little (and not so little) scratch and dink.
Doxa Serial Numbers Vintage Jewelry
As my pics below do making the main scratch look like a canyon. However, when you receive the watch, pop it on your wrist and look at the 27mm dial from a foot away rather than filling a computer screen it looks ten times better. Not to say the case isn't slightly knocked about and the crystal isn't scratched (and I know this would drive some people mad) but if that's the price to pay for originality then that's fine by me! This watch has lived a life and has plenty more left in it. Even the bezel has remains of (original?) paint - this with a bit of crud and grot means the numbers still stand out nicely:lol: - the bezel still has a great solid click to it. My original plans were to have the watch serviced, cleaned and gaskets changed etc (no real case refurbishment) but not too sure now - the most I will do is get the movement serviced and leave it at that. There is a tiny spot of something by the date window but that would be cleaned too of course.
Doxa Serial Number List
To sum up then; my much loved 6309 now has the Doxa fighting for wrist space - just an authentic 60's Omega Seamaster to find now and I'll be a happy boy. Oh, and maybe a Seiko 6105, and then maybe a. Well, you know how it is!