i found this attractive vintage watch at an antique store. It’s marked Doxa but it’s clearly off center. The movement isn’t signed anywhere but under the balance you can see a shield with a cross and the number 238. I found it’s a lorsa French movement. It was only 40 dollars so no harm if it’s a Franken watch. Has a nice large dial and wears large on the wrist. Anyone have any insights or opinions?

 

Lorsa-movements were used in a lot of fake Omegas in the 70s. So that may be the case with this one too?
Heres an example:
http://watchguy.co.uk/a-curiosity-fake-omega-seamaster-lorsa-238g/

Nice strap btw

 

I read that one too! I wonder why anyone would fake a Doxa? Hmm

 

Possibly a redial...

 

Maybe? Every Doxa I have seen had a signed movement and serial number. I suppose it’s possible they used a Lorsa movements at some point?

 

Can you show us a picture of the back with the caseback on the watch..

 

I’ll post one soon. But the back and the inside of the case back are blank.