{"product_id":"doxa-neuchatel-ref-56500556-cal-as-5206-mens-automatic","title":"Doxa Neuchatel, Ref. 565.005.56, Cal. AS 5206, Men’s Automatic, 1976","description":"\u003cp\u003eDoxa Neuchâtel Ref. 565.005.56 from 1976 is a compact Swiss automatic distinguished by its deep blue dial, bright red central seconds hand and 35 mm stainless-steel case. This all-original watch has been fully serviced, is fully operational and is currently running at approximately +1 sec\/day, with a new black leather strap added for wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDeep Blue Dial with Red Seconds and Day-Date Display\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe blue dial gives this Doxa much of its character. Its smooth dark surface shifts between navy and lighter blue depending on the angle of the light, while applied silver-tone baton markers keep the layout clean and distinctly mid-1970s. Slim luminous-filled hour and minute hands sit clearly against the dial, and the bright red central seconds hand provides a strong color contrast without making the design feel overly sporty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA framed day-date aperture at 3 o’clock adds practical functionality while preserving the overall balance of the dial. DOXA by SYNCHRON is printed beneath 12, with NEUCHATEL automatic positioned above 6 o’clock. The dial remains notably clean for its age, with crisp printing, well-preserved applied markers and only light evidence of normal vintage aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompact 35 mm Stainless-Steel Case with Short 39 mm Proportions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stainless-steel case measures approximately 35 mm across and only 39 mm lug to lug, giving the watch a compact, balanced stance on the wrist. Broad polished flanks and rounded shoulders frame the circular dial opening, while the relatively short lug-to-lug dimension keeps the case visually concentrated rather than elongated. The 18 mm lug width suits the proportions well and gives the strap enough presence without overpowering the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe case remains especially clean for a watch approaching fifty years of age, with strong surfaces and clearly defined transitions still visible. A new black leather strap with blue stitching has been fitted, echoing the dial color while remaining clearly separate from the original watch components. The combination gives the watch a slightly more contemporary presentation without altering its original mechanical and visual identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAS 5206 Automatic Day-Date Movement — Fully Serviced\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside is the Swiss AS Cal. 5206, a 17-jewel automatic movement with central sweep seconds, day-date display and Incabloc shock protection. The caliber operates at 21,600 vibrations per hour and offers approximately 39 hours of power reserve, placing it squarely within the generation of Swiss automatic movements developed during the mid-1970s immediately before quartz technology began reshaping the industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe movement has been fully serviced and the watch is fully operational. It is currently measuring approximately +1 second per day under present test conditions, an excellent observed result for a vintage automatic watch. That figure represents its current measured performance rather than a permanent accuracy guarantee. A 12-month movement warranty is included, and comparable pieces can be found among our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintagewatchstudio.com\/collections\/automatic-vintage-watches\"\u003eautomatic vintage watches\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDoxa by Synchron from the Neuchâtel Era\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 1976 example belongs to Doxa’s Synchron period, when Doxa, Cyma and Ernest Borel operated within the same Swiss group. The DOXA by SYNCHRON and NEUCHATEL dial signatures place the watch firmly within that chapter of the brand’s history, giving the otherwise restrained design an identifiable historical context beyond its specifications alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRef. 565.005.56 combines the practical qualities of a day-date automatic with the compact proportions and understated styling typical of the period. Its preserved blue dial, original watch components, fully serviced AS 5206 movement and measured +1 sec\/day current rate make this a particularly complete example from Doxa’s 1970s production. Other models from the marque can be explored through our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintagewatchstudio.com\/collections\/doxa-vintage-watches\"\u003evintage Doxa watches\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDoxa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeuchâtel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReference\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e565.005.56\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwiss Made\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGender\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMen’s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCaliber\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAS 5206\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduction Year\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1976 year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDial Color\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCase Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLug to Lug\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e39 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLug Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCase Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMovement Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutomatic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAccuracy\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+1 sec\/day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStrap\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew black leather strap with blue stitching\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFully Serviced\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFully Operational\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOriginal Watch Components\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12-month movement warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Doxa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50538445111361,"sku":null,"price":380.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/2768\/1857\/files\/doxa-neuchatel-565-005-56-as5206-mens-automatic.webp?v=1790433722","url":"https:\/\/www.vintagewatchstudio.com\/products\/doxa-neuchatel-ref-56500556-cal-as-5206-mens-automatic","provider":"Vintage Watch Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}