1950s DOXA Dead Beat Dress Watch 'Gold Plated' (Ref. 15001-7)

This ref. 15001-7 features a deadbeat escapement—also known as a "jumping seconds" movement—which foregoes the typical sweeping motion of a mechanical movement and instead "snaps" to each second like a quartz movement. It's similar to what you'd find inside an

Omega “Synchrobeat” or Rolex Tru-Beat and, while it's more or less a novelty today, it's also a really interesting mile-marker in watch history.

SPECS

Stock # DXDB150017
Brand DOXA
Style Dress Watch 'Dead Beat'
Model 15001-7
Serial 58XXXXX
Size Men's
Material Gold Plated Stainless Steel
Dial Silver "Aged"
Millimeters 35
Strap 2pc Handmade Leather Strap
CASE & BRACELET

The excellent 35mm gold-plated stainless steel case retains strong factory dimensions with minimal evidence of previous polishing and gentle signs of use present. The unsigned crown is believed to be original to the watch. The case back shows some wear but retains all of its original factory markings in deep and crisp condition. It comes supplied on a two-piece leather strap.

DIAL & HANDS

The aged silver dial is in exceptionally well-preserved vintage condition and features a handsome warm patina throughout, showing no damage or obscene age. The radium lume-filled hour markers have aged to a rich golden-beige patina with no degradation present when inspected under UV light. The original radium dauphine-style hands match the dial perfectly, under UV light inspection the minute hand exhibits minor cracking while the hour hand is fully intact.

ACCESSORIES

None. The watch was recently serviced and is keeping time perfectly, backed by a 1-year warranty on accurate timekeeping.

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