Zenith watches with black dials

Hello everyone,
I’m starting a thread here exclusively about watches with black dials from Zenith (or Georges Favre-Jacot or Billodes, respectively).
The type of watch doesn’t matter. Pocket watches, wristwatches, on-board clocks, etc. are all welcome. I’m interested in all the exotic Zenith watches with black dials.
Incidentally, this also proves that not all watches with black dials were intended for the military, as is often assumed. I’ll start with the watches I’ve been able to…

Zenith watches with black dials

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Help w/ID Diamant Watch Co Pocket Watch

hi everyone. i kinda’ stuck my neck out on this watch yesterday at a local thrift store. i could find next to nothing on the Diamant Watch Co online. the case is stamped 18K. it measures approximately 44mm across in width. there is no name on the movement. also, it’s overwound and doesn’t work. the tiny hallmark is a possibly greek head in profile(very difficult to photograph). i’m wondering how old is this watch? does it have collectors value? is it worth fixing? how much should…

Help w/ID Diamant Watch Co Pocket Watch

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