Doxa Conquistador, Ref. 684415, Cal. ETA 2651, Women’s, 1974

Doxa Conquistador 1974 — First impression

This Doxa Conquistador by Synchron is a compact and highly characterful women’s automatic watch from the mid-1970s, built around the confident visual language that defined the era. The 28 mm stainless steel case has a polished cushion-style profile, with a dark oval inner frame surrounding the dial and giving the watch a stronger architectural presence than its dimensions suggest. The silver dial, applied markers and date display create a refined balance between elegance and utility. As a vintage Swiss timepiece, it carries the charm of a historic wristwatch while remaining practical for everyday wear. Collectors interested in Doxa’s 1970s design period can also view our Doxa Conquistador 1974 automatic watches with Synchron heritage.

Doxa Conquistador - Silver Sunburst Dial

The silver sunburst dial is one of the most attractive visual features of this watch. It reflects light with a subtle radial texture, giving the small case a lively and refined appearance. The dial is signed “DOXA by SYNCHRON” beneath 12 o’clock, with “conquistador” and “AUTOMATIC” printed above 6 o’clock. The applied baton hour markers have dark central inserts with polished edges, creating depth and contrast against the pale dial surface. A framed date window at 3 o’clock displays a blue date wheel, a period-correct detail that adds personality and collector appeal.

Hands

The watch uses slim baton-style hour and minute hands with dark central inserts, visually matching the applied hour markers. This creates a coherent dial design and keeps the display clean despite the compact proportions. A fine central seconds hand completes the layout and reinforces the precision-focused character of the automatic movement inside. The hands show the balanced restraint typical of 1970s Swiss watch design: functional, elegant and carefully proportioned. Their dark detailing works particularly well with the black inner dial frame and the textured black leather strap.

Polished Cushion Stainless Steel Case

The stainless steel case is one of the defining features of this Doxa Conquistador. Its cushion-style shape, rounded sides and broad polished surfaces place the watch clearly within the design language of the 1970s, when Swiss brands explored stronger case forms and more sculptural profiles. The dark oval inner bezel around the dial gives the watch a bold framed appearance, making it feel more substantial on the wrist than a standard round women’s dress watch of the same size. The polished case shows light vintage surface wear consistent with age, but the overall presentation remains clean, elegant and highly wearable. The caseback is marked with the “by Synchron” emblem, reinforcing its period identity.

Crown

The crown is positioned at 3 o’clock and is correctly signed, an important detail for originality and collector confidence. Its fluted profile gives good grip and suits the proportions of the case, adding a practical note to the otherwise smooth polished design. On a compact automatic watch, the crown must remain functional without disturbing the case silhouette, and here it feels well matched to the overall geometry. The signed crown also supports the watch’s originality status and gives the piece a stronger connection to its original Doxa-Synchron production context.

Doxa Conquistador Black Leather Strap

The watch is fitted with a new high-quality black leather strap with a textured grain surface and light underside. While the strap is new, it is well chosen for the case and dial, giving the watch a sharp monochrome contrast that works especially well with the black inner bezel and dark hour-marker inserts. The strap has a classic pin buckle and keeps the watch elegant without making it overly formal. It also improves comfort and makes this vintage Doxa ready for regular wear, while preserving the visual focus on the original case and dial.

Doxa Conquistador 1974 - Swiss Automatic ETA 2651 Caliber

Inside this Doxa Conquistador is the ETA 2651 automatic movement, a compact Swiss caliber suitable for smaller vintage watches. The movement is not visible in the supplied images, so the caliber information is taken from the product data rather than visual inspection. The ETA 2651 belongs to the tradition of reliable Swiss automatic movements designed for practical daily use, offering self-winding convenience in a refined mechanical watch format. For a women’s automatic watch from this period, the presence of a proper Swiss automatic caliber adds technical value and makes the piece more interesting than a purely decorative vintage dress watch. This example has been serviced and is listed as fully operational.

Heritage of the Doxa Conquistador in 1970s Swiss Design

The Conquistador name sits within an important period of Doxa history, especially during the Synchron era, when the brand produced watches with strong identities and distinctive case architecture. This example reflects that moment clearly: compact in size, but visually expressive through its cushion case, dark dial frame and applied marker layout. The design belongs to the 1970s shift toward more integrated, sculptural wristwatches, while still preserving the readability and mechanical quality expected from vintage Swiss watchmaking. It is a collectible timepiece for someone who appreciates smaller watches with real design character, not simply a conventional ladies’ dress watch. For broader comparison, you can discover all vintage timepieces with 1970s Swiss automatic character in our store.

Doxa Conquistador — 12-Month Warranty, Worldwide Shipping Condition, Originality.

This Doxa Conquistador is presented as an all-original watch with a new high-quality leather strap. The dial shows natural vintage character, including visible age around the outer dial and crystal perimeter, which is consistent with a watch from this period and adds authenticity rather than reducing its charm. The stainless steel case has been well presented, with polished surfaces and light signs of previous use. The watch has been serviced, is fully operational and comes with the confidence expected from Vintage Watch Studio, including a 12-month movement warranty and worldwide shipping. It is a refined choice for collectors who value originality, compact Swiss automatic construction and distinctive 1970s design.