Doxa Synchron Automatic Stainless Steel Ref. 276 002 56, 1972

Silver sunburst dial with DOXA by Synchron signature

The dial has a refined silver sunburst finish that changes tone depending on the light. It gives the watch a bright and elegant appearance while keeping the layout simple and easy to read. The “DOXA by Synchron” text is one of the most important visual details, connecting the watch to the period after Doxa became part of the Synchron group. The lower dial is marked “Automatic,” with “Swiss Made” printed at the bottom edge.

Applied baton markers and date window

The dial uses slim applied baton hour markers with dark central accents, giving the watch a clean but structured look. The outer minute track is printed around the edge of the dial and keeps the layout precise without making it feel crowded. At 3 o’clock, the framed date window adds practical everyday functionality. The date aperture is slightly raised and sharply defined, which gives the otherwise minimal dial a useful visual focal point.

Elegant hands and balanced dial layout

The watch is fitted with slim central hands that match the applied hour markers. The hour and minute hands have dark central inserts, while the central seconds hand gives the watch a more practical daily-wear character. The proportions are very balanced, with enough empty dial space to keep the watch elegant, but enough detail to avoid looking plain. This makes it a strong example of an early 1970s Swiss automatic dress watch.

Stainless steel case with sharp lugs

The stainless steel case has a polished finish, rounded bezel, and long angular lugs that give the watch a stronger wrist presence than many simpler dress watches from the same period. From the side views, the case appears slim and well proportioned, with a raised acrylic-style crystal and a polished case band. The lugs are sharply shaped and extend cleanly from the case, adding a slightly more modern 1970s feel to the otherwise restrained design.

Caseback reference and identification details

The caseback is brushed in the center and marked with the reference number 276 002 56. Below it, the additional number 34310 is also visible. The back has multiple notches around the edge and shows normal surface marks from age and previous opening, which is expected on a used vintage watch. These caseback details are important because they help identify the reference correctly and support the listing title.

Synchron automatic movement

The movement photo shows a Swiss automatic movement with a signed rotor marked “Synchron Swiss Made.” The automatic rotor fills much of the movement view and gives the watch practical everyday usability compared with a manual-wind dress watch. The visible ruby jewel, regulator area, and automatic winding system add useful transparency for buyers who want to see the movement rather than relying only on the exterior photos.

Dark blue leather strap

This example is fitted with a dark blue leather strap with matching stitching. The strap works especially well with the silver dial and polished stainless steel case, adding a slightly more distinctive look than a standard black strap while still keeping the watch refined. The underside of the strap is marked “Kuki Handmade,” visible in the strap detail photo, and gives the watch a clean, ready-to-wear presentation.

Why this Doxa Synchron Automatic stands out

This Doxa Synchron Automatic stands out because it combines a clean silver sunburst dial, applied baton markers, date display, stainless steel case, and a signed Synchron automatic movement. The “DOXA by Synchron” branding gives the watch historical interest, while the automatic movement and practical date window make it easy to wear regularly. For collectors looking for a vintage Doxa automatic dress watch from the early 1970s, Ref. 276 002 56 offers a strong mix of originality, usability, and understated Swiss design.

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