Vintage Doxa 14K White Gold Dress Watch
Watch · White Gold
Purity: 14K / 585 (58.5% pure gold)
Type
Watch
Purity
14K / 585 (58.5% pure gold)
Gold Type
White Gold
Weight
Estimated total weight 20-30 grams (including movement and crystal), precious metal component approximately 8-12 grams
Description
An elegant vintage Doxa dress watch featuring a clean silvered sunburst dial, simple stick indices, and a classic round white gold case. The minimalist aesthetic embodies mid-century Swiss watchmaking sophistication, offering a timeless formal profile paired with a slim mechanical movement.
Key Features
Clean minimalist dial layout, signature Doxa block lettering, classic round mid-century case proportions
Color & Finish
Cool silvery white with a high-polish finish on the case bezel and straight-grained brushing on the downturned lugs
Hallmarks & Stamps
Expected Swiss hallmark stamps on the inner case back including 14K or .585 fineness and Swiss control marks
Dimensions Estimate
Case diameter approximately 33mm without crown, thickness approximately 8mm, lug width 18mm
Gemstones & Inlays
None present on the minimalist dial design
Clasp & Closure
Standard pin buckle on a replacement black leather strap
Chain & Links
Fitted with a black leather two-piece strap with standard tang buckle
Craftsmanship Details
Traditional Swiss manual-wind mechanical movement construction with a cleanly proportioned multi-part precious metal case and hand-applied dial indices
Authentication Indicators
Clear Doxa brand typography on the dial, Swiss Made signature at 6 o'clock, appropriate case geometry and crown proportions
Origin & Maker
Doxa, Switzerland
Era & Period
Mid-Century Modern (1950s-1960s)
Age Estimate
Circa 1950s to 1960s based on dial typography and minimalist case design
Cultural Significance
Mid-century dress watches symbolize an era of post-war prosperity and formal elegance where a fine mechanical timepiece was an essential daily accessory for professionals
Condition Notes
Good vintage condition with light surface scratches on the case and crystal consistent with gentle age-appropriate wear; dial shows minor patination
Value Estimate
Market value ranges from $400 to $900 depending on the gold weight, movement condition, and presence of original signed components
Care & Maintenance
Avoid contact with water and moisture due to vintage seals; clean the case with a soft dry microfiber cloth; service the mechanical movement every 3 to 5 years by a professional watchmaker
Similar Items
Vintage Omega Seamaster dress watches, Longines Flagship in white gold, and vintage Tissot mechanical dress watches
Interesting Facts
Doxa was founded in 1889 by Georges Ducommun and is famously renowned for creating the iconic Doxa Sub professional diving watch in the late 1960s, though they have a rich history of producing exceptionally refined and precise dress watches as well