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Doxa Anti-Magnetique Reference 565

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This Doxa Anti-Magnetique wristwatch, identified by reference 565, is a mid-20th-century timepiece. Measuring 35mm in diameter, the watch features a distinct case construction described as having block-like characteristics with lugs extending directly from the mid-case, a design intended for robustness. , with a subsidiary seconds dial at the 6 o'clock position. Technically, the watch is engineered with anti-magnetic, water-resistant, and shock-resistant capabilities. It bears the Doxa signature on the dial. The design is described as being influenced by the Patek Philippe reference 565 Calatrava.

Front view of the Doxa Anti-Magnetique reference 565 on a light-colored leather strap.
Front view of the Doxa Anti-Magnetique reference 565 on a light-colored leather strap. — Zamanito. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
zamanito.com
Category
Wristwatch · Field watch
Maker / attribution
Doxa
Reference
565
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
Mid-20th century
Source-reported place
Switzerland

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Dial Design

The Doxa Anti-Magnetique reference 565 features a 35mm case characterized by a block-like construction. The lugs extend directly from the central case, creating a rigid aesthetic intended for durability. The dial layout includes applied Arabic numerals at the cardinal positions and a subsidiary seconds sub-dial located at the 6 o'clock marker.

The design of the watch is noted for its utilitarian appearance, reflecting the functional requirements of field watches from the mid-20th century. , aligning with the functional design language of the period.

Evidence for this section
  • “این مدل دارای یک قاب بلوک‌مانند است که در آن پایه‌ها (Lugs) مستقیماً از بدنه میانی ساعت بیرون زده‌اند.”
  • “این ساعت با قطر 35 میلی‌متر، یک قطعه کلاسیک و جذاب برای کلکسیونرها محسوب می‌شود.”
  • “این مدل خاص با رفرنس 565، الهام‌گرفته از طراحی مشهور Patek 565 Calatrava است”

Technical Specifications

The reference 565 is designed with technical features aimed at environmental resistance. The movement and case construction provide anti-magnetic properties, alongside resistance to shock and moisture.

The construction focuses on durability, incorporating shielding or materials meant to mitigate the impact of magnetic fields and external physical shocks. The combination of these specifications classifies the watch within the category of field watches developed for high-utility use.

Evidence for this section
  • “این قطعه مجهز به ویژگی‌های ضدآب، مقاومت در برابر ضربه و تکنولوژی ضد مغناطیس”
  • “هدف اصلی از ساخت این ساعت، ایجاد ابزاری بوده است که بتواند در برابر گذر زمان و فشارهای محیطی به خوبی مقاومت کند.”

Provenance and Brand History

Doxa was established in 1889 by Georges Ducommun in Le Locle, Switzerland. Throughout the 20th century, the firm produced a wide range of horological instruments, including pocket watches, ladies' watches, and aviation cabin instruments. The firm attained recognition in 1906, receiving a gold medal at the International Exhibition in Milan.

The reference 565 is recognized as a heritage piece within the Doxa catalogue, representing the brand's engineering capabilities in the mid-20th century. It is presented as an example of Doxa's output during a period when the brand focused on creating durable yet aesthetically distinct timepieces for various markets.

Evidence for this section
  • “برند DOXA در سال 1889 توسط Georges Ducommun در شهر Le Locle سوئیس تأسیس شد.”
  • “این شرکت از همان ابتدا به تولید ساعت‌های باکیفیت شهرت داشت و در سال 1906 موفق به کسب مدال طلا در نمایشگاه بین‌المللی میلان شد.”
  • “این قطعه به خوبی نشان‌دهنده توانمندی داکسا در تولید ساعت‌های بادوام و در عین حال زیبا در طول دهه‌های گذشته است.”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific movement caliber utilized in the Doxa reference 565?
  • Does the case back contain specific military issuance markings, given the description as a 'field watch'?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Doxa Anti-Magnetique Reference 565
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
BrandDOXA“برند: DOXA”
ModelAnti-Magnetique“مدل: Anti-Magnetique”
Reference565“رفرنس: 565”
Case diameter35mm“قطر بدنه: 35 میلی‌متر”
Technical featuresAnti-magnetic, shock-resistant, water-resistant“ویژگی‌های فنی: ضد مغناطیس، ضد ضربه، ضد آب”
Case styleBlock-like with straight lugs“نوع طراحی قاب: بلوک‌مانند با پایه‌های مستقیم”
OriginLe Locle, Switzerland“محل تأسیس برند: Le Locle, Switzerland”
Design influencePatek 565 Calatrava“گرفته از طراحی Patek 565 Calatrava”

Visible details

  • Subsidiary seconds dial at the 6 o'clock position
  • Lugs integrated into the case body design

Research qualifications

  • The exact year of manufacture is not specified within the mid-20th century timeframe
  • The source states information is attributed to a secondary source and not independently verified

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

ساعت مچی DOXA مدل Anti-Magnetique رفرنس 565

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 8553d7e916

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