offshore Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 No, not a divers Bob! http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250709618437&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_500wt_949 I thought it was worth a punt at that money...may be broken beyond repair, but it will be a pretty watch if it goes and has a little TLC. Can't let you guys have all the fun. O/S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 Oh, very nice! I bought one almost identical to that for Ms. Nanuq, save for a red enamel dial. Gorgeous piece! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshore Posted October 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 What movement did the one you got hold of run Bob? Obviously hoping for ETA. O/S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelizer Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 Sweet pick up O/S! At that price it is definitely worth a shot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 Best of luck with this one OS,keeps us posted on any updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 I never realized Doxas already had orange dials back in the 50s! OK, so it's a REALLY dark orange! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshore Posted October 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2010 It came through the Offshore door today, not working as was stated. Probably never would with a broken mainspring! A touch over 1 hour later it was ticking along..."just like a bought one" Has now been stripped, and is in the spa. A little lube job, and fit a new belt, and voila....resurrected from the dead. Think this one goes to the watch box...not the shop! Offshore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted October 19, 2010 Report Share Posted October 19, 2010 Ah, my friend, in the midst of a very hard two weeks, you have brought joy to the mountains of Alaska. Heark! Is that a bird singing? No, 'tis Offshore and his budding love for all things Doxa. Doxa is a Greek word, translated to mean dignity, glorious, honor, and praise. I'm glad your glorious Doxa has been repaired to tick once more! Let's see some photos when this beauty is put back together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshore Posted October 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 So Madame Doxa has emerged from the day spa, massaged, oiled, and has even had a new belt added to the wardrobe, courtesy of Mr Hirsch! Pity the photographer lacks the skills to show her true beauty! Definetly a keeper this babe. Just beautiful, for one approaching Granny status! Offshore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asf Posted October 22, 2010 Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 man love what you did to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted October 22, 2010 Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 Very nice A!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshore Posted October 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 Yes S, I was pretty happy with that result. She is currently on my wrist and thus far at about 2 secs/day. So the old girl is in pretty good health. Had one of my collectors around today, dropping off a couple of watches...he spotted her straight away. And an offer of $350 was immediately forthcoming. Now I'm a bit of a $$ whore, but even that wouldn't tempt me on this one. Maybe in a few weeks when the glow of first love recedes? Don't think so, shes here for the long haul. O/S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted October 22, 2010 Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 Thats a lovely watch brings back so many memories of what was !! Got any side shots? Please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted October 22, 2010 Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 That looks fantastic, offshore! More pictures, please, and let's see the 'Doxa' text, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshore Posted October 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 More pictures, please, and let's see the 'Doxa' text, too! I'll spend a bit of time in a couple of days and get some better shots, those were very much on the run. And some side shots for PeteM, Yeh, the "Doxa" got lost in all the bright lights, and the fill I used. I've never been too flash as a photographer, however that was a real hit and run effort. O/S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 Brought back to life in true Offshore style! Its a beauty O/S! Congrats!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshore Posted October 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2010 Another shot. Thats pretty close to the dial colour, and you can now see "Doxa" (Just) O/S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshore Posted October 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2010 Oh and a side shot for Pete. Sorry about the quality, still too rushed. O/S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted October 26, 2010 Report Share Posted October 26, 2010 Great little watch. While the Doxa divers have become very collectible and hence not the bargains they were several years ago,the non-divers can still be picked up for a song. Quite a lot of them are in pretty good shape and are wonderful watches after a little TLC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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