Swiss brass marine chronometer witn centre seconds Circa 1910

Unusual chronometer with center seconds 

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An unusual deck chronometer watch with center seconds, made by the Doxa Watch Company in le Locle, Switzerland, circa 1910. The case of this watch is crafted from brass and wood and features a special crown protection. The enamel dial features an outer center seconds track with 1/5^th second division and red Arabic numerals, an hour track with black Arabic numerals and steel hands. The movement is equipped with a Doxa lever escapement and center seconds.
The dial is signed.
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Signed: Doxa
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Doxa Watch Company
The history of Doxa, founded in Le Locle in 1889, is defined by its transition from a producer of high quality dress and pocket watches to a pioneer in the professional dive watch industry. The company is globally recognised for inventing the first orange dialled dive watch and for its long standing association with ocean explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau.

The Company was founded in 1889 by Georges Ducommun at age 21 in Le Locle, Switzerland. The name “Doxa” is Greek for “glory”.