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Rainbow Flyback Chronograph – El Primero Movement
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Mint condition Zenith Rainbow Flyback automatic chronograph with El Primero movement. Zenith have been at the forefront of watch making, design and technical innovations for nearly 200 years. They have been long regarded as one of the finest Swiss watch manufacturers and one of the few companies who make every single component under one roof, from conception to completion, and each watch is an absolute masterpiece. This is the Rainbow with the el Primero flyback movement. They don’t get much better than the Zenith, in particular with the el Primero automatic flyback movement. The el Primero has been long regarded by watch experts the world over, as the finest automatic chronograph movement ever made. It has in the past been used in some of the most celebrated watch companies watches in the world. Until recently it was the movement used in the Rolex Daytona. There are two variants of this watch, the colourful dial and the black dial. The colourful dial stands out and a very noticeable and prominent watch, it is a handsome watch and the dial colours, red hands and red indexes on the bezel break up the regular black/white colour scheme to create a practical and purposeful watch that is also a beautiful watch. It is rugged and technical looking watch. Anybody who knows about watches will instantly recognise this as one of the most desirable to have. It is very striking, well designed, beautifully finished with a technical masterpiece of a movement. Sapphire crystal, water resistant to 5 ATM, all stainless steel. The watch has been discontinued for about two years, and due to this reason, and the relatively short production lifespan of the watch, it is a good investment piece as the values are steadily rising. Comes with inner box, outer box, papers, papers and signed warranty card. The original retail price of £3,150, (US $5,670). Dimensions are 40 mm excluding crown, 43 mm including crown, 48 mm lug to lug and 14 mm thick. Ref: ZEN 45 Price is £1,875 or US $3,795 |
Zenith Rainbow Flyback Chronograph – El
Primero Movement
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Mint condition Zenith Rainbow Flyback automatic chronograph with El Primero movement. Zenith have been at the forefront of watch making, design and technical innovations for nearly 200 years. They have been long regarded as one of the finest Swiss watch manufacturers and one of the few companies who make every single component under one roof, from conception to completion, and each watch is an absolute masterpiece. This is the Rainbow with the el Primero flyback movement. They don’t get much better than the Zenith, in particular with the el Primero automatic flyback movement. The el Primero has been long regarded by watch experts the world over, as the finest automatic chronograph movement ever made. It has in the past been used in some of the most celebrated watch companies watches in the world. Until recently it was the movement used in the Rolex Daytona. There are two variants of this watch, the colourful dial and the black dial. The colourful dial stands out and a very noticeable and prominent watch, it is a handsome watch and the dial colours, red hands and red indexes on the bezel break up the regular black/white colour scheme to create a practical and purposeful watch that is also a beautiful watch. It is rugged and technical looking watch. Anybody who knows about watches will instantly recognise this as one of the most desirable to have. It is very striking, well designed, beautifully finished with a technical masterpiece of a movement. Sapphire crystal, water resistant to 5 ATM, all stainless steel. The watch has been discontinued for about two years, and due to this reason, and the relatively short production lifespan of the watch, it is a good investment piece as the values are steadily rising. Comes with inner box, outer box, papers, papers and signed warranty card. The original retail price of £3,150, (US $5,670). Dimensions are 40 mm excluding crown, 43 mm including crown, 48 mm lug to lug and 14 mm thick. Ref: ZEN 43sold |
Zenith Elite GMT Automatic Wristwatch
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Mint condition Zenith Elite GMT automatic wristwatch. The watch is a large and handsome looking watch with an ever popular GMT functions, The case is made from polished stainless steel with a solid steel snap on case back. The crown is non screw down and is flush against the crown protecting shoulders. The case has a fixed 24 hour bezel for use with the GMT hand. The movement is the world renowned Swiss made Zenith Elite Caliber 682 with 26 jewels operating at 28,800 bph. It is an in house made movement and for many collectors, the name on the dial corresponds with the name on the movement, then the watchmakers can truly be known as watchmakers. The dial is with silver applied baton markers and hands,. It has got an 60 second internal fixed bezel. There is a date at the 3 position which is quick set. The subsidiary seconds dial is at the 9 position and it of course has a GMT hand which is the blue arrow tipped hand. The GMT hand can be set independently of the main time hands and it is set by depressing a recessed pusher on the side of the case at the 10 position. It is 3 ATM water resistant and has a scratch resistant sapphire crystal. It comes on a black sporty looking Hirsch replacement strap with deployment buckle. It comes with the original box and warranty card, the card has been damaged and is taped together. The card states that it was originally purchased in Harrods, London in 2001. Width is 38 mm excluding crown, 41 mm including crown, lug to lug is 44 mm, and 8 mm thick. Ref. ZEN 39. Price is £895 or US $1,840 |
Zenith Hand Wound
Wristwatch
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Mint condition and new looking condition Zenith hand wound wristwatch. It comes on a genuine Zenith alligator strap with original signed Zenith buckle – the strap and buckle alone retail at around £200 (US $400). Zenith are a Swiss company steeped in history since 1865, and are a world class organisation producing some of the finest chronometric instruments on the market today. They are innovators and style setters. Zenith continue to make watches today and one would struggle to find a new Zenith priced below £1,300. On average they will be at least £2,200 for a new Zenith. Vintage ones however come at more affordable prices such as this on. This one is 1965 Zenith stainless steel, calibre 40 T chronometer grade movement. Whilst this one is not a certified chronometer, Zenith used the calibre 40 T in their chronometer watches and is reputed to be one of the finest hand wound chronometer grade movements ever made. The watch is testing to be accurate to 12 seconds per day. The dial and hands are in mint condition and has dauphine style gold colour hands an applied baton markers. This is a beautiful looking wristwatch. Overall new looking condition, with Zenith signed movement, strap, buckle, dial and original signed winding crown. Dimensions are 35 mm excluding crown, 37 mm including crown and 42 mm lug to lug and 8 mm thick. Ref: ZEN 40. sold |
Zenith Automatic Wristwatch
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As new condition and Zenith automatic wristwatch dating from the late 1960’s. It was purchased by the first owner of the watch a year ago, who bought it from new old stock. He had it serviced and put on a Hirsch Rally strap with steel deployant buckle. Zenith are a Swiss company steeped in history since 1865, and are a world class organisation producing some of the finest chronometric instruments on the market today. They are innovators and style setters. Zenith continue to make watches today and one would struggle to find a new Zenith priced below £1,300. On average they will be at least £2,200 for a new Zenith. Vintage ones however come at more affordable prices such as this on. The watch case and dial are flawless. It has blue wax seals still in tact around the edges of the case and a blue wax seal on the case back. This is visible in the pictures. Absolutely stunning metallic two tone silver dial with the batons in a dark silver circle whilst the centre is lighter silver. It has black baton markings and day and date at three. Sweep central seconds hand. The date is quickset by extending the crown to the second position, the day change is not quickset. It has got a screw down crown which is quite rare for a watch of this age. It is heavy and thick stainless steel, which is brushed and polished, the case is an unusual but attractive design and very retro looking. Comes on a replacement strap. Width is 37 mm excluding crown, 40 mm including crown, lug to lug is 42 mm, and 11 mm thick. Ref. ZEN 39. sold |
Zenith Automatic
Wristwatch
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Mint condition and brand new looking as new Zenith on original bracelet purchased about a year ago for the first time from new old stock originally dating from the early 1970’s. Zenith of course is as strong and popular today as they have always been. The watch case and dial are flawless. Absolutely stunning blue dial with applied silver baton markings and silver luminous filled hands. Date at 4 position which is a black wheel with white text, making this a very handsome watch. The date is quickset by extending the crown to the second position. Sweep central seconds hand and signed crown. It is large and heavy stainless steel, which is brushed and polished, the case is an unusual but attractive design where it is “pinched at the corners. The crown is marked with the Zenith logo as is the dial. It comes on the original bracelet which is full size and marked with the Zenith logo on the folding clasp. Width is 38 mm excluding crown, 40 mm including crown, lug to lug is 38 mm, and 11.5 mm thick. Ref. ZEN 41. sold |
Zenith Hand Wound Ladies 9 Karat
Gold Wristwatch
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Mint condition Zenith 9 karat gold hand wound ladies wristwatch. Difficult to date but appears to be very early due to the wire lugs. Zenith are a Swiss company steeped in history since 1865, and are a world class organisation producing some of the finest chronometric instruments on the market today. They are innovators and style setters. Zenith continue to make watches today and one would struggle to find a new Zenith priced below £1,300. On average they will be at least £2,200 for a new Zenith. Vintage ones however come at more affordable prices such as this on. The watch is testing to be accurate to 15 seconds per day. It has a mint condition dial and hands, near mint case, with small opening marks. This is a beautiful looking wristwatch. It has a white enamel dial, with black printed numbers and hands which is practical since it is a small watch, but the black numbers and hands make it more legible. Subsidiary second hand and attractive simple yet appealing dial. It is slender and attractive with beautifully rounded edges with curved acrylic crystal making the profile “soft” and elliptical in shape. Excellent condition Zenith signed movement. Comes on a replacement leather strap. Dimensions are 22 mm excluding crown, 23 mm including crown and 27 mm lug to lug and 6 mm thick. Ref: ZEN 23. sold |
Zenith Class El Primero
Automatic Chronograph
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Used but mint condition Zenith Class El Primero automatic chronograph. Zenith are a Swiss company steeped in history since 1865, and are a world class organisation producing some of the finest chronometric instruments on the market today. They are innovators and style setters. Since the foundation of the company, Zenith have been one of the most prestigious names in fine watch making, combining luxury, craftsmanship and know-how to produce the most perfect timekeeping mechanisms ever. Such a degree of excellence is not solely a matter of technical expertise, it also requires a visionary approach, demanding standards and genuine devotion. Many of the Zenith chronograph movements – such as the El Primero, has set the world standard in chronographs, and is acclaimed as the international reference for mechanical chronograph movements. The movement in this watch is the peak of technical achievement and a brilliant combination of accomplishment and innovation. The Zenith movements are distinctive with the integration of component parts achieved after extensive research. This is to produce minimal size and optimise the space available, incorporating complicated technical features, which are robust, accurate and reliable. This movement was first introduced in the 1950’s and has been refined ever since to become the leading chronograph movement in the world today. The extreme reliability of the movements is the result of a long quest for perfection covering everything down to the finest detail. The name Zenith has achieved world wide acclaim in recognition of the elegance and accuracy of the watches and Zenith still aspire to innovate, in the relentless pursuit of technical perfection. Zenith are one of the few companies that can call themselves a manufacturer, as they design, manufacture and assemble all components in their own factories. The Class range is signified as total elegance which embraces technical performance. It is a distinctive watch with both classical appeal and technical prowess, featuring an updated interpretation of the 1940’s style together with all the benefits of Zenith know how. Apart from containing the widely recognized best chronograph movement in the world, the rest of the watch is also a delight. It has an appealing curved dial, large luminous numerals, and evenly balanced tri compax dial design with sub registers at the 3, 6 and 9 positions and the date window at the 4 position. It has an anti glare scratch resistant sapphire crystal and is water resistant to 100 metres. It is a stainless steel case and bracelet with Zenith signed quick release butterfly deployant clasp. It has a display back showing off the wondrous movement, and square pushers. Comes with relevant papers and warranty card but no box. The dimensions are as follows: Width is 39 mm excluding crown and 41 mm including crown, lug to lug is 45. Thickness is 12.5 mm. Ref ZEN 36. sold |
Zenith Rainbow Flyback Chronograph – El Primero Movement
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Good condition Zenith Rainbow Flyback automatic chronograph with El Primero movement. Zenith have been at the forefront of watch making, design and technical innovations for nearly 200 years. They have been long regarded as one of the finest Swiss watch manufacturers and one of the few companies who make every single component under one roof, from conception to completion, and each watch is an absolute masterpiece. This is the Rainbow with the el Primero flyback movement. They don’t get much better than the Zenith, in particular with the el Primero automatic flyback movement. The el Primero has been long regarded by watch experts the world over, as the finest automatic chronograph movement ever made. It has in the past been used in some of the most celebrated watch companies watches in the world. Until recently it was the movement used in the Rolex Daytona. There are two variants of this watch, the colourful dial and the black dial. The colourful dial stands out and a very noticeable and prominent watch, it is a handsome watch and the dial colours, red hands and red indexes on the bezel break up the regular black/white colour scheme to create a practical and purposeful watch that is also a beautiful watch. It is rugged and technical looking watch. Anybody who knows about watches will instantly recognise this as one of the most desirable to have. It is very striking, well designed, beautifully finished with a technical masterpiece of a movement. Sapphire crystal, water resistant to 5 ATM, all stainless steel. The watch has been discontinued for about two years, and due to this reason, and the relatively short production lifespan of the watch, it is a good investment piece as the values are steadily rising. Comes with box, outer box, papers, valuation certificate for the original retail price of £3,150, (US $5,670), it is without warranty card, but they can be found. Some fading to the red on the bezel insert and the bracelet clasp has a little stretch from regular wear. Replacements can be sourced on request. Dimensions are 40 mm excluding crown, 43 mm including crown, 48 mm lug to lug and 14 mm thick. Ref: ZEN 35. sold |
Zenith Elite Automatic Wristwatch
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Zenith began production in Switzerland in 1865 and are one of the few companies that can call themselves a manufacturer, as they design, manufacture and assemble all components in their own factories. The Zenith Elite uses the calibre 700 Zenith Elite movement. The creation of which was the result of more than 4 years of research, and as many Zenith movements, it is recognised in the horological world as being of unique and of exceptional quality and technical brilliance. It combines qualities of performance, reliability and precision in its elegant geometry. To go along with such qualities of the movement, the face of the watch has to really reflect what drives it, and this is precisely the case with the Elite. It is designed in a stylish, classical design, with polished blue dial which has got a concentric circle pattern. It is plain and simple, yet unique, appealing and understated in its characteristics. The face is clean, and the design is perfect. The hands are polished steel in Dauphine styling. The case is likewise well designed and well balanced, with lovely curved angles on the lugs. The winding crown is discreet and small, the case is made polished stainless steel. It has nice touches such as the angled date window at the 5 position and the display back showing off the magnificent movement. It comes on a replacement blue matching leather strap, no box or papers. The dimensions are as follows: Width is 36 mm excluding crown and 38 mm including crown, Lug to lug is 41 mm, Thickness is 7 mm. Ref ZEN 37. sold |
Zenith Rainbow Flyback Chronograph – El Primero Movement
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Mint condition Zenith Rainbow Flyback automatic chronograph with El Primero movement. Zenith have been at the forefront of watch making, design and technical innovations for nearly 200 years. They have been long regarded as one of the finest Swiss watch manufacturers and one of the few companies who make every single component under one roof, from conception to completion, and each watch is an absolute masterpiece. This is the Rainbow with the el Primero flyback movement. They don’t get much better than the Zenith, in particular with the el Primero automatic flyback movement. The el Primero has been long regarded by watch experts the world over, as the finest automatic chronograph movement ever made. It has in the past been used in some of the most celebrated watch companies watches in the world. Until recently it was the movement used in the Rolex Daytona. The movement is the Calibre 405 which is a variant on the classic Calibre 400. The Calibre 405 incorporates the flyback function, where the chronograph can be stopped, reset and restarted again with in a single operation, that being pressing the pusher at the 4 position. The calibre 405 is a Swiss made 31 jewel movement with approximately a 50 hour power reserve. There are two variants of this watch, the colourful dial and the black dial. This one is the black dial version, w. It is rugged and technical looking watch. Anybody who knows about watches will instantly recognise this as one of the most desirable to have. It is very striking, well designed, beautifully finished with a technical masterpiece of a movement. Sapphire crystal, water resistant to 5 ATM, all stainless steel. The watch has been discontinued for about two years, and due to this reason, and the relatively short production lifespan of the watch, it is a good investment piece as the values are steadily rising. Comes with box, outer box, papers, valuation certificate for the original retail price of £3,150, (US $5,670), it is without warranty card, but they can be found. Dimensions are 40 mm excluding crown, 43 mm including crown, 48 mm lug to lug and 14 mm thick. Ref: ZEN 33. Price is £1,850 or US $3,700 SOLD |
Zenith Rainbow Elite 200 Metre Automatic Divers Wristwatch
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Mint condition Zenith Rainbow Elite automatic divers wristwatch. Zenith have been at the forefront of watch making, design and technical innovations for nearly 200 years. They have been long regarded as one of the finest Swiss watch manufacturers and one of the few companies who make every single component under one roof, from conception to completion, and each watch is an absolute masterpiece. This is the Rainbow Elite Diver with Zenith in house automatic movement. Zenith have been long regarded by watch experts the world over, as the finest automatic wristwatch movements ever made. They have in the past been used in some of the most celebrated watch companies watches in the world. Until recently the el Primero movement was the movement used in the Rolex Daytona. This wristwatch is equipped with the Elite automatic movement, manufactured in Switzerland by Zenith. The mechanism incorporates horological knowledge of tradition and the result of research oriented towards the most advanced technologies. Reserved for fine quality collections, and for renowned watches in the chronometer collection, this movement has marked an event in the renewal of mechanical horology. The movement is a 27 jewelled automatic calibre 11 ½ “ with central rotor on ball bearings winding in both directions. It has a power reserve of approximately 50 hours. It beats at 28,800 alternations per hour, has an annular balance wheel with auto compensating hairspring. The balance is protected by a shockproof device and the regulator is fine tuned with a micrometric screw. There are two variants of this watch, the black dial and this one which is the yellow dial. The dial colour has in the past been described as “mango” colour as it is a deep yellow, and lies somewhere in between yellow and orange. This is a popular colour for divers watches. Anybody who knows about watches will instantly recognise this as one of the most desirable to have. It is very striking, well designed, beautifully finished with a technical masterpiece of a movement. It has got an anti reflective sapphire crystal, screw on solid steel case back. It also has a screw down crown with crwon protecting shoulders and it is water resistant to 200 metres. The case and bracelet are stainless steel, and the bracelet has a signed butterfly clasp. It has a black uni directional retched rotating bezel with iterations to the first fifteen minutes. It has a date at the 5 position. The date wheel is in yellow, the same colour as the dial which is a nice little feature so as not to upset the balance of the dial. The watch has been discontinued for about two years, and due to this reason, and the relatively short production lifespan of the watch, it is a good investment piece as the values are steadily rising. Comes with box, outer box, papers, valuation certificate for the original retail price of £1,500, (US $3,000), it is without warranty card, but they can be found. Dimensions are 39 mm excluding crown, 43 mm including crown, 45 mm lug to lug and 9 mm thick. Ref: ZEN 34. Price is £925 or US $1,890 SOLD |
Zenith Rainbow El Primero
Sports Automatic Chronograph
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Used but mint condition Zenith Class El Primero automatic chronograph. Zenith are a Swiss company steeped in history since 1865, and are a world class organisation producing some of the finest chronometric instruments on the market today. They are innovators and style setters. Since the foundation of the company, Zenith have been one of the most prestigious names in fine watch making, combining luxury, craftsmanship and know-how to produce the most perfect timekeeping mechanisms ever. Such a degree of excellence is not solely a matter of technical expertise, it also requires a visionary approach, demanding standards and genuine devotion. Many of the Zenith chronograph movements – such as the El Primero, has set the world standard in chronographs, and is acclaimed as the international reference for mechanical chronograph movements. The movement in this watch is the peak of technical achievement and a brilliant combination of accomplishment and innovation. The Zenith movements are distinctive with the integration of component parts achieved after extensive research. This is to produce minimal size and optimise the space available, incorporating complicated technical features, which are robust, accurate and reliable. This movement was first introduced in the 1950’s and has been refined ever since to become the leading chronograph movement in the world today. The extreme reliability of the movements is the result of a long quest for perfection covering everything down to the finest detail. The name Zenith has achieved world wide acclaim in recognition of the elegance and accuracy of the watches and Zenith still aspire to innovate, in the relentless pursuit of technical perfection. Zenith are one of the few companies that can call themselves a manufacturer, as they design, manufacture and assemble all components in their own factories. The Rainbow collection is shaped for exploits beyond the realms of normal endeavour, taking up two demanding challenges – the total accuracy of a complex movement and the endurance required in sport. These peak performance automatic chronographs, standing up to the test of both air and water, are styled for action under extreme conditions. This one is a real beauty, it is of highest grade stainless steel construction, sapphire crystal, solid screw on back, non glare mat black dial with grey/black dial with grey/blue sub dials sub dials, screw down crown, screw down pushers, date at 5 position, sturdy uni directional ratchet operated divers rotating bezel and it is water resistant to 100 metres. Just about all you could want in a watch. Comes with all boxes, warranty card and papers. UK retail price was £4,495 (US $8,540). Dimensions are 40 mm excluding crown, 44 mm including crown and 46 mm lug to lug and 13.5 mm thick. Ref: ZEN 30. SOLD |
Zenith Chronomaster Elite Hand Wound Chronometere – solid
18k gold
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Zenith began production in Switzerland in 1865 and are one of the few companies that can call themselves a manufacturer, as they design, manufacture and assemble all components in their own factories. The Zenith Class uses the calibre 680 Elite movement. The creation of which was the result of more than 5 years of research, and is recognised in the horological world as being of unique and of exceptional quality and technical brilliance. It combines qualities of performance, reliability and precision in it’s elegant geometry. To go along with such qualities of the movement, the face of the watch has to really reflect what drives it, and this is precisely the case with the Elite. It is designed in a stylish, classical design, with pearl finish matt silver dial which has got a guilloche centre circle. It is plain and simple, yet unique, appealing and understated in its characteristics. The face is clean, and the design is perfect. The main time hands are gold, and the sub dial hands are black. The seconds is in the sub dial at the 9 position and the power reserve is at the 2 position, these sub dials are recessed to give the dial three dimensional look, which is extenuated by the guilloche centre. The case is likewise well designed and well balanced, with lovely curved angles on the lugs. The winding crown is discreet and small, the case is made of 18 karat solid gold with a solid gold back making the watch quite heavy in proportion to its size. It has nice touches such as the angled date window at the 5 position and the subsidiary seconds at the 9 position and stopping seconds for accurate time setting. Comes in beautiful hardwood presentation box, with all papers. UK retail on this watch was £3,200 (US $6,100). The dimensions are as follows: Width is 36.5 mm excluding crown and 38 mm including crown, Lug to lug is 42 mm, Thickness is 8.5 mm. Ref ZEN 25. sold |
Zenith Hand Wound Wristwatch
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Mint condition Zenith hand wound wristwatch. Zenith are a Swiss company steeped in history since 1865, and are a world class organisation producing some of the finest chronometric instruments on the market today. They are innovators and style setters. Zenith continue to make watches today and one would struggle to find a new Zenith priced below £1,300. On average they will be at least £2,200 for a new Zenith. Vintage ones however come at more affordable prices such as this on. This one is 1965 Zenith solid 9ct watch, calibre 40 chronometer grade movement. Whilst this one is not a certified chronometer, Zenith used the calibre 40 in their chronometer watches and is reputed to be one of the finest hand wound chronometer grade movements ever made. Newly overhauled by certified watchmaker with papers to indicate it has had a service as well as a new crystal. The watch is testing to be accurate to 3 to 4 seconds per day. It has a mint condition dial and hands, near mint case, with small opening marks. The case back has presentation inscription. Presentation watches are often the best ones as they were treasured watches and rarely worn. This is a beautiful looking wristwatch. It has a silver dial, gold numbers and hands. Subsidiary second hand and attractive simple yet appealing dial. Excellent condition Zenith signed movement. Comes on a replacement leather strap. Dimensions are 32 mm excluding crown, 33 mm including crown and 37 mm lug to lug and 9.5 mm thick. Ref: ZEN 31. sold |
Zenith
Hand Wound Wristwatch
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Mint condition Zenith hand wound wristwatch. Zenith are a Swiss company steeped in history since 1865, and are a world class organisation producing some of the finest chronometric instruments on the market today. They are innovators and style setters. Zenith continue to make watches today and one would struggle to find a new Zenith priced below £1,300. On average they will be at least £2,200 for a new Zenith. Vintage ones however come at more affordable prices such as this on. This one is 1965 Zenith stainless steel, calibre 40 T chronometer grade movement. Whilst this one is not a certified chronometer, Zenith used the calibre 40 T in their chronometer watches and is reputed to be one of the finest hand wound chronometer grade movements ever made. The watch is testing to be accurate to 12 seconds per day. The dial is showing some patina with a little yellowing around the applied baton markings. This does not detract from it but adds to the overall appeal and authenticity of the watch. This is a beautiful looking wristwatch. It has a silver dial, and silver dauphine style hands. Subsidiary second hand and attractive simple yet appealing dial. Excellent condition Zenith signed movement. Comes on a replacement leather strap. Dimensions are 35 mm excluding crown, 37 mm including crown and 45 mm lug to lug and 9 mm thick. Ref: ZEN 32. sold |
Zenith Hand Wound Skeleton Pocket Watch
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Zenith are a Swiss company steeped in history since 1865, and are a world class organisation producing some of the finest chronometric instruments on the market today. They are innovators and style setters. Zenith continue to make watches today and one would struggle to find a new Zenith priced below £1,300. On average they will be at least £2,200 for a new Zenith. Zenith pocket watches cans till be bought today, but only come in the regain of a £2,500 starting price. Whilst it is strictly speaking not a vintage pocket watch, it is certainly one termed as a modern watch, it is still new old stock as the condition is as new, and this model was around in Zenith catalogues in the early and mid 1980’s. It is no longer made. The case is gold plated and has an acrylic crystal to the front and the back. The majority of the plates have been cut away tot eh front and back plate so that almost all of the movement is skeletonised and revealed to create and astonishing site that can be viewed form the front and the back of the watch. All of the functions including the escapement and the winding actions can be clearly viewed at all times. A site not often seen, but seen here is the mainspring tightening up as one winds the winding stem. The winding stem ratchets are also seen as well as the main winding gears. Of course the balance wheel, escape wheel and lever are clearly seen ticking happily away once it is fully wound up. The plates are also highly embellished to the front and back giving a beautiful finish. To the front of the watch, the numerals are printed in an enamel type circle around the edge of the watch. The numerics are in Breguet style and are slender and elegant looking. Likewise the hands are also Breguet style which are long and slender with punched out holes to wards the ends of them. It comes with the original guarantee papers, the bottom part which should have been filled in and returned to Zenith has been left blank. It also comes with the Zenith hang tag. This is one for the connoisseur or collector of fine wristwatches, the Zenith collector, or anybody else who appreciates the fascination of a finely crafted movement. Dimensions are width is 50 mm, thickness is 10 mm. Ref. ZEN 24. sold |
Zenith Rainbow Flyback Chronograph – El Primero Movement sold
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Mint condition Zenith Rainbow Flyback automatic chronograph with El Primero movement. Zenith have been at the forefront of watch making, design and technical innovations for nearly 200 years. They have been long regarded as one of the finest Swiss watch manufacturers and one of the few companies who make every single component under one roof, from conception to completion, and each watch is an absolute masterpiece. This is the Rainbow with the el Primero flyback movement. They don’t get much better than the Zenith, in particular with the el Primero automatic flyback movement. The el Primero has been long regarded by watch experts the world over, as the finest automatic chronograph movement ever made. It has in the past been used in some of the most celebrated watch companies watches in the world. Until recently it was the movement used in the Rolex Daytona. There are two variants of this watch, the colourful dial and the black dial. The colourful dial stands out and a very noticeable and prominent watch, it is a handsome watch and the dial colours, red hands and red indexes on the bezel break up the regular black/white colour scheme to create a practical and purposeful watch that is also a beautiful watch. It is rugged and technical looking watch. Anybody who knows about watches will instantly recognise this as one of the most desirable to have. It is very striking, well designed, beautifully finished with a technical masterpiece of a movement. Sapphire crystal, water resistant to 5 ATM, all stainless steel. The watch has been discontinued for about two years, and due to this reason, and the relatively short production lifespan of the watch, it is a good investment piece as the values are steadily rising. Comes with box, outer box, papers, valuation certificate for the original retail price of £3,150, (US $5,670), it is without warranty card, but they can be found. Dimensions are 40 mm excluding crown, 43 mm including crown, 48 mm lug to lug and 14 mm thick. Ref: ZEN 21. sold |
Zenith Port Royal
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Very good condition Zenith Port Royal quartz dress watch. Zenith are a Swiss company steeped in history since 1865, and are a world class organisation producing some of the finest chronometric instruments on the market today. They are innovators and style setters. Zenith continue to make watches today and one would struggle to find a new Zenith priced below £1,300. On average they will be at least £2,200 for a new Zenith. Vintage ones however come at more affordable prices such as this on. This one is 1965 Zenith solid 9ct watch, calibre 40 chronometer grade movement. It is a slender and stylish looking dress watch circa 12 years old. It comes on the original steel and gold bracelet with Zenith signed buckle. The watch itself is also steel and gold. It has a combination of baton and Roman numerals on a white dial. It has a date at the 3 position, screw down crown and crown protecting shoulders. Decent value for money watch. Dimensions are 35 mm lug to lug is 36 mm and 6 mm thick. Ref: VIN 387 sold |
Zenith Class El Primero Automatic Chronograph
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Brand new and unused Zenith Class El Primero automatic chronograph. Zenith are a Swiss company steeped in history since 1865, and are a world class organisation producing some of the finest chronometric instruments on the market today. They are innovators and style setters. Since the foundation of the company, Zenith have been one of the most prestigious names in fine watch making, combining luxury, craftsmanship and know-how to produce the most perfect timekeeping mechanisms ever. Such a degree of excellence is not solely a matter of technical expertise, it also requires a visionary approach, demanding standards and genuine devotion. Many of the Zenith chronograph movements – such as the El Primero, has set the world standard in chronographs, and is acclaimed as the international reference for mechanical chronograph movements. The movement in this watch is the peak of technical achievement and a brilliant combination of accomplishment and innovation. The Zenith movements are distinctive with the integration of component parts achieved after extensive research. This is to produce minimal size and optimise the space available, incorporating complicated technical features, which are robust, accurate and reliable. This movement was first introduced in the 1950’s and has been refined ever since to become the leading chronograph movement in the world today. The extreme reliability of the movements is the result of a long quest for perfection covering everything down to the finest detail. The name Zenith has achieved world wide acclaim in recognition of the elegance and accuracy of the watches and Zenith still aspire to innovate, in the relentless pursuit of technical perfection. Zenith are one of the few companies that can call themselves a manufacturer, as they design, manufacture and assemble all components in their own factories. The Class range is signified as total elegance which embraces technical performance. It is a distinctive watch with both classical appeal and technical prowess, featuring an updated interpretation of the 1940’s style together with all the benefits of Zenith know how. Apart from containing the widely recognized best chronograph movement in the world, the rest of the watch is also a delight. It has an appealing curved blue dial, large luminous numerals, and evenly balanced tri compax dial design with sub registers at the 3, 6 and 9 positions and the date window at the 4 position. It has an anti glare scratch resistant sapphire crystal and is water resistant to 100 metres. It is a stainless steel case and blue leather strap with Zenith signed buckle. It has a display back showing off the wondrous movement, and square pushers. Comes with box outer box, all relevant papers and unsigned warranty card. The UK list price of this watch is £4,495 (US $8,540). The dimensions are as follows: Width is 39 mm excluding crown and 41 mm including crown, lug to lug is 45. Thickness is 12.5 mm. Ref ZEN 16. sold |
Zenith Movado Automatic Wristwatch - new old stock
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Mint condition and un used as new Zenith Movado new old stock automatic wristwatch dating from the 1970’s. At some point in history Zenith and Movado merged as a company. Zenith of course is as strong and popular today as they have always been. The watch case and dial are flawless. It has blue wax seals still in tact around the edges of the case and a purple wax seal on the case back. This is visible in the pictures . Absolutely stunning metallic blue dial with white markings and date at 4 position which is a blue wheel with white text, making this a very handsome watch. The date is quickset by extending the crown to the second position. Sweep central seconds hand and signed crown. It is large and heavy stainless steel, which is brushed and polished, the case is an unusual but attractive design where it is “pinched at the 12, 3, 6 and 9 positions. The crown is marked with the Zenith logo as is the dial. Comes on a replacement strap. Width is 38 mm excluding crown, 40 mm including crown, lug to lug is 38 mm, and 11.5 mm thick. Ref. ZEN 17. Sold |
Zenith Automatic Wristwatch -
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Mint condition and un used as new Zenith new old stock automatic wristwatch dating from the late 1960’s. Zenith are a Swiss company steeped in history since 1865, and are a world class organisation producing some of the finest chronometric instruments on the market today. They are innovators and style setters. Zenith continue to make watches today and one would struggle to find a new Zenith priced below £1,300. On average they will be at least £2,200 for a new Zenith. Vintage ones however come at more affordable prices such as this on. The watch case and dial are flawless. It has blue wax seals still in tact around the edges of the case and a blue wax seal on the case back. This is visible in the pictures. Absolutely stunning metallic two tone silver dial with the batons in a dark silver circle whilst the centre is lighter silver. It has black baton markings and day and date at three. Sweep central seconds hand. The date is quickset by extending the crown to the second position, the day change is not quickset. It has got a screw down crown which is quite rare for a watch of this age. It is heavy and thick stainless steel, which is brushed and polished, the case is an unusual but attractive design and very retro looking. Comes on a replacement strap. Width is 37 mm excluding crown, 40 mm including crown, lug to lug is 42 mm, and 11 mm thick. Ref. ZEN 18. Sold |
Zenith Automatic Wristwatch -
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Mint condition and un used as new Zenith new old stock automatic wristwatch dating from the late 1960’s. Zenith are a Swiss company steeped in history since 1865, and are a world class organisation producing some of the finest chronometric instruments on the market today. They are innovators and style setters. Zenith continue to make watches today and one would struggle to find a new Zenith priced below £1,300. On average they will be at least £2,200 for a new Zenith. Vintage ones however come at more affordable prices such as this on. The watch case and dial are flawless. It has a purple wax seal still in tact on the case back. Absolutely stunning metallic two tone appearance silver dial, separated into quarters. Two of the quarters are horizontally brushed steel and the other two quarters are vertically brushed steel. This gives a the effect of the dial having two separate colours but it is a trick of the light as the light reflects off in different directions – the dial is really just one colour of silver. Has applied baton dial marks, sweep central seconds hand, day and date at the 3 position (day in French), say is slow, date is quick change. Signed Zenith crown. It is sturdy and thick stainless steel, which is brushed and polished, the case is an unusual but attractive design and very retro looking. Comes on a replacement strap. Width is 35 mm excluding crown, 37 mm including crown, lug to lug is 41 mm, and 11 mm thick. Ref. ZEN 19. Sold |
Zenith Automatic Wristwatch -
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Mint condition and un used as new Zenith new old stock automatic wristwatch dating from the late 1960’s. Zenith are a Swiss company steeped in history since 1865, and are a world class organisation producing some of the finest chronometric instruments on the market today. They are innovators and style setters. Zenith continue to make watches today and one would struggle to find a new Zenith priced below £1,300. On average they will be at least £2,200 for a new Zenith. Vintage ones however come at more affordable prices such as this on. The watch case and dial are flawless. It has blue wax seals still in tact around the edges of the case which is visible in the pictures. Absolutely stunning silver dial with applied slender batons markings and slender hands. This is a slim and elegant looking dress watch. It is stylish yet simple in its design. Has an automatic movement, quick set date at the 6 position. Slim case and ling slim lugs. Zenith signed crown Comes on a replacement strap. Width is 35 mm excluding crown, 37 mm including crown, lug to lug is 40 mm, and 7.5 mm thick. Ref. ZEN 20. Sold |
Zenith Super Sub Sea – Hand Wound Chronograph
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Very rare and difficult to find Zenith Super Sub Sea hand wound chronograph. They are especially difficult to find in such condition, which is near mint condition, and a good 85 per cent. Zenith are a Swiss company steeped in history since 1865, and are a world class organisation producing some of the finest chronometric instruments on the market today. They are innovators and style setters. Zenith continue to make watches today and one would struggle to find a new Zenith priced below £1,300. On average they will be at least £2,200 for a new Zenith. This is a beautiful looking wristwatch and retro wristwatch, but of course not a look alike retro, this one is the genuine article as it dates to the late 1960’s. Striking looking, clean in appearance, sweeping lines and a bold wristwatch indeed. Zenith have got a long standing reputation of manufacturing watches to the highest of standards, and this is certainly true of this watch. This is a large and substantial watch. It has a thick and sturdy solid stainless steel case designed in a style, very fitting of the lat 1960’s. The case shape which is TV screen shape with small flat lugs was popularised by Heuer with the Monaco and Camaro models. Zenith have adapted this style and taken their watches into a league of their own. It has beautiful dial colours, with the main dial being polished silver and the internal rotating bezel and sub dials in polished dark silver – almost grey in colour. The hands are fluorescent orange with luminous fill and the primary numbers on the bezel are the same colour as the hands. The numbers on the sub dials are likewise in orange. Has orange luminous dot in the central sweep chronograph hand. in It has a silver dial, gold numbers and hands. The internal bezel is operated by the crown at the 10 position. The watch is hand wound and all buttons and the winding crown are original, the winding crown at 3 is Zenith signed. Has a 12 hour chronograph with the 60 minute elapsed timer being the central sweeping seconds hand, the 30 minute elapsed timer at the 3 position, the 12 hour elapsed timer at the 6 position and the subsidiary seconds at the 9 position. Recently serviced and all functions work perfectly and keeps accurate time. Comes on a replacement strap but a genuine Zenith leather strap and buckle can be sourced on request. Dimensions are 40 mm excluding crown, 43 mm including winding crown and 44 mm lug to lug and 16 mm thick. Ref: ZEN 15. sold |
Zenith Rainbow El Primero Sports Automatic Chronograph sold
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Brand new and unused Zenith Class El Primero automatic chronograph. Zenith are a Swiss company steeped in history since 1865, and are a world class organisation producing some of the finest chronometric instruments on the market today. They are innovators and style setters. Since the foundation of the company, Zenith have been one of the most prestigious names in fine watch making, combining luxury, craftsmanship and know-how to produce the most perfect timekeeping mechanisms ever. Such a degree of excellence is not solely a matter of technical expertise, it also requires a visionary approach, demanding standards and genuine devotion. Many of the Zenith chronograph movements – such as the El Primero, has set the world standard in chronographs, and is acclaimed as the international reference for mechanical chronograph movements. The movement in this watch is the peak of technical achievement and a brilliant combination of accomplishment and innovation. The Zenith movements are distinctive with the integration of component parts achieved after extensive research. This is to produce minimal size and optimise the space available, incorporating complicated technical features, which are robust, accurate and reliable. This movement was first introduced in the 1950’s and has been refined ever since to become the leading chronograph movement in the world today. The extreme reliability of the movements is the result of a long quest for perfection covering everything down to the finest detail. The name Zenith has achieved world wide acclaim in recognition of the elegance and accuracy of the watches and Zenith still aspire to innovate, in the relentless pursuit of technical perfection. Zenith are one of the few companies that can call themselves a manufacturer, as they design, manufacture and assemble all components in their own factories. The Rainbow collection is shaped for exploits beyond the realms of normal endeavour, taking up two demand |
