Description
Offered for your consideration is a remarkable piece of World War I naval history: a highly collectible, oversized 68mm Doxa military deck watch. Commissioned for the Kaiserliche Marine (Imperial German Navy), these robust timepieces were essential navigational and operational instruments utilized by captains and deck officers aboard early 20th-century dreadnoughts and destroyer battleships.
The dial prominently features the legendary German military motto “Gott mit uns” (God with us) alongside the iconic Schwarzes Kreuz (Iron Cross), symbolizing its prestigious military issue during the Great War.
Detailed Specifications & Condition Report
The Dial & Hands The pristine white enamel dial is beautifully preserved. It features bold, highly legible Arabic numerals, a finely detailed outer minute track, and an oversized subsidiary seconds register housing the Iron Cross motif. The dial is signed “Anti Magnétique DOXA”. It is completed by an elegant set of ornate filigree hands with a rich, historic patina.
The Case & Engravings
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Exterior Back: The substantial 68mm case features a striking, deeply engraved depiction of a Kaiserliche Marine warship slicing through the waves, underscored by the traditional Gothic script “Kaiserliche Marine”
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Inner Case Back: Crafted from Argentan (a durable nickel-silver alloy ideal for harsh maritime environments), the inner case back bears the Doxa maker’s mark, “METAL ARGENTAN DEPOSE,” and the serial number 955108 .
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The Cuvette (Dust Cover): The inner dust cover acts as a testament to Doxa’s horological pedigree, proudly displaying the brand’s exhibition accolades: “MEDAILLE D’OR MILAN 1906” and “HORS CONCOURS LIEGE 1905” .
The Movement Powering this naval instrument is a meticulously crafted Doxa manual-wind movement . The movement bridge is clearly signed “DOXA,” featuring an index regulator and an anti-magnetic escapement layout engineered to maintain precision timing despite the magnetic interference from the heavy artillery and steel hulls of WWI battleships.
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Operating Condition: This historical timepiece is in perfect working order, winding smoothly and ticking vigorously.
Item Specifics summary
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Brand: Doxa
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Era: World War I (Circa 1914-1918)
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Military Branch: Kaiserliche Marine (Imperial German Navy)
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Case Diameter: 68mm (Oversized Deck Watch)
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Case Material: Argentan (Nickel Silver)
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Movement: Manual Wind, Anti-Magnetic
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Condition: Excellent Antique Condition / Fully Functional
Terms of Sale & Shipping This antique timepiece is a functioning piece of history and is sold exactly as photographed. Please review all high-resolution images carefully, as they are a central part of the description.
The watch comes with CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY&APPRAISAL FOR $3000
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