DOXA Watches 125th Anniversary Collection

DOXA 8 DAYS MANUFACTURE 6

Limited Edition

BLUE PLANET® GMT 10

Limited Edition

VINTAGE FUSION 14

Gents and Ladies Pilot Alarm Limited Edition

CALEX ANEMONE 18

Milestones 22

All DOXA models are available in different versions.

We reserve the right to modify the watches featured in this brochure.

Copyright © 2014, Montres DOXA SA, Bienne, Switzerland

Any reproduction is forbidden.

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DOXA Factory in the 1940s

Ticking with Tradition to the Future

Founded in 1889 in Le Locle, Switzerland, DOXA proudly celebrates a fascinating

125 years history. The pioneering spirit of DOXA’s founder, Georges Ducommun,

is part of each and every watch that we design, create, and manufacture with utmost

precision and passion. Our respect for our rich tradition, our attention to detail,

our anticipation of future trends create watches for the successful woman and man

of today, looking for timeless elegance, spirited classiness or trendy sportiness.

To commemorate our 125th Anniversary, DOXA is presenting astounding

new timepieces, which combine the best of our rich history with today’s technical

competence, contemporary design and flair.

“A watch is not just a watch. Our watches make a statement, they hold the essence

of DOXA’s history. We combine elements from our past with cutting edge technology

to create a watch that suits its wearer perfectly.”

Romeo F. JennyManaging Director, Montres DOXA SA

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DOXA 8 DAYS MANUFACTURELimited Edition

driven by an original DOXA 8 DAYS mechanical caliber movement

In 1907 DOXA was the first Swiss watch company to patent the 8 DAYS caliber movement.

For our 125th Anniversary, we have created the DOXA 8 DAYS MANUFACTURE.

Driven by an original DOXA manufacture movement, this timepiece is a perfect

representative of our heritage and a mechanical piece-of-art. Our specially created

watch is homage to DOXA’s inspired founder, Georges Ducommun.

It is a collector’s watch, a tribute to the precision workmanship of the time.

Many more fascinating details reveal the uniqueness of this jubilee watch:

the “Côtes de Genève” finishing on the watch movement, engraved by hand, 21 stones,

blued screws. The DOXA 8 DAYS MANUFACTURE is available in four different

black or white dial designs. Either open-heart or not, with or without power reserve indicator

or in the black “Pilot” option. The construction of the watch and its movement

are visible thanks to the transparent sapphire crystal case back. The original 8 DAYS

caliber is housed in a stainless steel or a 10 micron rose gold plated case

and fitted with a genuine black or brown alligator leather strap. The watch is presented

in an elegant Chinese black laquer box.

This special edition is limited to 125 pieces.

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125.10.015SK.01DOXA 8 DAYS MANUFACTUREOpen-Heart with Power Reserve,

Refined Original DOXA 8 DAYS Mechanical Caliber Movement, Ø 57 mm, Stainless Steel Case, Genuine Black Alligator Leather Strap,

Water-resistant to 3 ATM

125.90.015SK.02DOXA 8 DAYS MANUFACTUREOpen-Heart with Power Reserve,Refi ned Original DOXA 8 DAYS Mechanical Caliber Movement,

Ø 57 mm, 10 Micron Rose Gold Plated Case, Genuine Brown Alligator Leather Strap,


125.10.105PR.01DOXA 8 DAYS MANUFACTURE

Power Reserve,Refi ned Original DOXA 8 DAYS Mechanical Caliber Movement, Ø 57 mm, Stainless Steel Case,

Genuine Black Alligator Leather Strap, Water-resistant to 3 ATM

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125.10.015.01DOXA 8 DAYS MANUFACTURERefi ned Original DOXA 8 DAYS Mechanical Caliber Movement, Ø 57 mm, Stainless Steel Case,

Genuine Black Alligator Leather Strap, Water-resistant to 3 ATM

125.10B.105.02DOXA 8 DAYS MANUFACTURE PILOT

Refi ned Original DOXA 8 DAYS Mechanical Caliber Movement,

Ø 57 mm, Sandblasted Stainless Steel Case, Genuine Brown Alligator Leather Strap,


BLUE PLANET® GMTLimited Edition

Our newest masterpiece in the GrandeMetre series is the DOXA BLUE PLANET.

Its most outstanding element is certainly the mesmerizing dark blue

dial sprinkled with sparkling stars. The fascinating quartz crystal element, aventurine,

recreates the wonders of a beautiful and mysterious night time sky.

A striking surprise is revealed when you turn the watch around: in the light blue

shimmering waters of our oceans, the continents and countries of the world

are delicately engraved on the back of the watch case. Featuring an original and

innovative world time display, this exclusive timepiece is a vivid illustration

of the expansive global vision of DOXA. A blue planet, called Kepler 22-b,

has recently been discovered outside our solar system. And so we link our blue planet,

the earth, to the universe. Our BLUE PLANET is a world-time watch

for forward-looking and global-thinking individuals.

The beauty of this exclusive jubilee timepiece lies in its artistic perfection, the dark blue

aventurine of the dial accentuated by the delicate 18 K rose or yellow gold bezel.

Two outer rings on the dial, one marked with the names of 24 time zones and another

with the markings of 24 hours can be easily adjusted to tell the time anywhere

in the world. Luminescent with a hint of orange, the GMT-hand points to the second

time zone. The automatic mechanical movement is embedded in a 42 mm

solid stainless steel case. A genuine brown alligator leather strap gives the watch

a timeless elegance.

This special edition is limited to 300 pieces.

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D181RBUBLUE PLANET® GMT

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D181RBUBLUE PLANET® GMT

Automatic Mechanical Movement, Ø 42 mm Stainless Steel Case,

18 K Solid Rose Gold Bezel, Mother-of-pearl on Case Back,

Genuine Brown Alligator Leather Strap, Water-resistant to 5 ATM

D181TBUBLUE PLANET® GMT

Automatic Mechanical Movement, Ø 42 mm Stainless Steel Case, 18 K Solid Yellow Gold Bezel,

Mother-of-pearl on Case Back,Genuine Brown Alligator Leather Strap,


D181SBUBLUE PLANET® GMT

Automatic Mechanical Movement, Ø 42 mm, Stainless Steel Case and Bezel,

Mother-of-pearl on Case Back,Genuine Brown Alligator Leather Strap,


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VINTAGE FUSIONGents and Ladies • Pilot • Alarm Limited Edition

The past and the future complement each other when they are united

in this timeless classy watch. DOXA has blended elements

of its rich history into the design of an elegant, fashionable and stylish watch.

VINTAGE FUSION is available in three different versions.

Our Gents and Ladies editions, both with timeless classiness and variety

of dials. The trendy delicate hatched area is eye-catching

in the lower half of the dial. And our VINTAGE FUSION Pilot reflects

the main elements of a pilot’s watch with its clear-cut,

straightforward and dashing design. Its solid 42 mm stainless steel case,

black dial with luminous numbers and brown or black leather

strap makes this watch the perfect accessory for today’s adventurers.

The special VINTAGE FUSION Alarm edition is limited to only 100 pieces.

Each watch is outfitted with a rare original vintage automatic

mechanical movement with an integrated alarm system. It is available with

a stainless steel or rose gold plated case and

either a silver or black dial with Roman numerals and index marks.

The VINTAGE FUSION ALARM is a watch for the adventurous cosmopolitan

of today who honors the past and looks to the future.

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625.90.022.02VINTAGE FUSION Alarm

Vintage Automatic Mechanical Movement with Alarm, Ø 42 mm, Rose Gold PVD,

Brown Leather Strap, Water-resistant to 5 ATM

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624.10.102.10VINTAGE FUSION Gents

Automatic Mechanical Movement, Ø 42 mm, Stainless Steel Case & Bracelet,


624.15.052D.07VINTAGE FUSION Ladies

Automatic Mechanical Movement, Ø 35 mm, Stainless Steel Case,

White Leather Strap, Water-resistant to 5 ATM

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624.10B.105.01VINTAGE FUSION Pilot

Automatic Mechanical Movement, Ø 42 mm, Stainless Steel Case,

Black Leather Strap, Water-resistant to 5 ATM

625.10.022.01VINTAGE FUSION Alarm

Vintage Automatic Mechanical Movement with Alarm, Ø 42 mm, Stainless Steel Case,

Black Leather Strap, Water-resistant to 5 ATM

CALEX AnemoneThe Calex Anemone line shines with its own very special identity.

Precious materials, fine workmanship and artistic design,

create an exquisite watch for the woman of today. Two design elements

stand out: the mother-of-pearl petals and the delicate trim

outlining the blossom. Derived from the Greek, Anemone is “the daughter

of the wind”. According to a legend told us by Ovid,

Venus created the windflower when she sprinkled nectar onto the blood

of her dead lover Adonis. These gentle and colorful perennials

have inspired us to design a feminine watch, reflecting the beauty

of its wearer.

The sensual pattern of the petals blends harmoniously with your choice

of two-colored dials, either in white with white mother-of-pearl,

in white with turquoise mother-of-pearl, in silver with white mother-of-pearl

or in black with white mother-of-pearl. A refined timepiece

with a simple round 35 mm stainless steel case and a discreet bezel

also available with 60 sparkling diamonds. Special lugs

connect the case to a sophisticated white, black or brown leather strap.

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462.15.261.01CALEX Anemone

Quartz Movement, Ø 35 mm, Stainless Steel Case, Black Leather Strap, Water-resistant to 5 ATM

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462.15D.051.07CALEX AnemoneQuartz Movement,

Ø 35 mm, Stainless Steel Case, Bezel with 60 Diamonds,

White Leather Strap, Water-resistant to 5 ATM

462.15.051.01CALEX AnemoneQuartz Movement,

Ø 35 mm, Stainless Steel Case, Black Leather Strap,


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Ø 35 mm, Stainless Steel Case, White Leather Strap,



Ø 35 mm, Stainless Steel Case, Brown Leather Strap,


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1889 Establishment of the DOXA factory in Le Locle, under the name “Georges Ducommun, Fabrique Doxa”.

1905 G. Ducommun is elected jury member of the World Exhibition in Liège, Belgium. DOXA wins a prize in the category “non-competitive”.

1906 DOXA receives a gold medal at the International Exhibition in Milan, Italy.1907 G. Ducommun requests a patent for the DOXA 8-Day, a watch movement

especially designed for the dashboard of cars.1910 The brand DOXA is registered and the factory is renamed

“Doxa Watch Factory”. According to the request for registration of the brand, the company may produce all parts of a watch.

1912 G. Ducommun purchases the property of the Château des Monts on the heights above the city of Le Locle.

1918/19 Further expansions of the factory. At this period, DOXA has a staff of some hundreds of employees.

1925 G. Ducommun is elected vice president of the International Horology Group and president of the Swiss Horology Association at the International Exhibit of the Decorative Arts in Paris, France. DOXA is member of the jury.

1936 Death of G. Ducommun at the age of 68. The company is taken over by his son-in-law Jacques Nardin, grandson of Ulysse Nardin, famous watchmaker of Le Locle.

1939 50th Anniversary of DOXA and publication of the book DOXA 1889 – 1939. The company participates at the national exhibition in Zurich.

1944 The factory is renamed “Manufacture des Montres DOXA”.1950 Death of Jacques Nardin at age 52.1957 Start of the successful series DOXA Grafic, whose elegant and simple style

had been inspired by the Bauhaus movement.

Major Milestones During The Past125 Years Of DOXA’s History

Major Milestones During The Past

1964 75th Anniversary of DOXA and publication of the book “19 Juin 1964. Le Locle – Exposition Nationale – Lausanne – Château d’Oron – Le Locle. 1889 – 1964. Doxa Jubilé 75”. DOXA receives the first prize at the National Exhibition in Lausanne, Switzerland, in the category “new line”.

1967 The wrist-watch for divers, DOXA SUB is put on the market. It functions to a depth of 300 meters. It has two important innovations: an orange dial, which improves the readability under water and a rotating bezel to indicate the remaining diving time. The DOXA SUB series is expanded with many models during the following years. Claude Wesly, deep-sea explorer, writes an expert’s report concerning the DOXA SUB 300T. As a result of many challenging experiments, the Center for Research and Dynamic Experimen-tation of Water Tightness issues a certificate.

1969 The model DOXA SUB 600T Conquistador with a helium valve is commer-cialized.

1969 – 79 The DOXA SUB watches become the official watch of the Elite Diving Troops of the Swiss Army.

1997 The Jenny family, active in the watchmaking industry for four generations, purchases DOXA. The headquarters are transferred to Bienne, Switzerland.

2009 120 years since the establishment of DOXA. DOXA designs a special series “Château des Monts” for this occasion and publishes the book “DOXA 1889”.

2009 DOXA participates with the Chronometer SUB 5000T Seaconqueror at the “Concours International de Chronométrie” organized by the watch museum “Musée d’Horlogerie du Locle Château des Monts”.

2012 From April 4 to October 21, 2012, DOXA, together with the watch museum „Château des Monts” in Le Locle, presented an overview of its rich history. It is worth noting that the exhibition took place in the rooms of the manor purchased by Georges Ducommun, a hundred years previously, in 1912.

2014 DOXA is celebrating 125 years of Swiss Made watchmaking excellence.

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