I’ve been unable to find a resource online. Would anyone know approximate year of production for serial number 565,XXX?
Continue readingAquired a Zenith Horodate
I bought a Horodate, i don’t know much about them except it’s the first Zenith Model to have a date function and that they were made with a 106 cal. In Besançon.
Previous owner bought it in 2007 in Lyon, France.
Anybody be able to tell me about this model (possible date?), or how many were made? I’ve seen guesses from a 200-500
Continue readingPrevious owner bought it in 2007 in Lyon, France.
Anybody be able to tell me about this model (possible date?), or how many were made? I’ve seen guesses from a 200-500
Edit: Based off an earlier thread (link below) is the conclusion that these were made as a prototype project or would this be wrong conclusion?
Caseback number…
Slow Chronomaster Sport Fix?
Wear it most of the time. Bought it new and is under warranty. About 18 months old. Regularly set it to the atomic clock. Consistently ran 4 seconds a day slow up until now. Recently after resetting it to the atomic clock it was 6 seconds slow after a few days. After a week it’s 8 seconds/day slow.
Continue readingShould I try demagnetizing it? If yes, which demagnetizer to buy, or is it best to take it to a reputable watch repair? Watch seller is not local.
New acquisition- Surf??
Ive acquired a gold watch with the numbers on the back are as follows: 53 0530 365 can anyone tell me about please?
Continue readingRestored my late grandfather’s watch
This was my grandfather’s watch that he was wearing when he had a heart attack on the tennis court in the early 1970s. Hasn’t seen the light of day since.
Spent about $1,000 to fully restore the watch as it was sitting in a drawer since my grandfather…
Continue readingTON-UP 23/21 strap options?
So this size lug is hard enough to find, but add to that a 21mm buckle . I can’t find a direct substitute, and frankly Zenith strap prices are outrageous and don’t hold up. I have an 11.2430.4069 with strap 2321-773. It’s olive green/brown. I really wa…
Continue readingZenith gets little respect
In my opinion, Zenith is one of the best watch brands because of the in-house El Primero movement. One would think that Zenith would be held in high regard and have a very good resale value, however when compared to other brands like JLC, Breguet, Blancpain, Vacheron Constantin, and even many fashion brands, the resale value just isn’t there.
Continue readingI am beginning to believe that the resale value of watches has nothing to do with the quality of the in-house movement or watchmaking workmanship. It…
Thoughts on Zenith Defy Revival A3642?
Hey all,
Continue readingThe Zenith Defy Revival A3642 is on my radar. The red dial looks amazing. I also think the gray dial (which some say it is brown?) is also attractive.
I’d appreciate any input from members who own/owned this model, EG how easily does it scratched, what is the precision of your movement, etc.
I like the unique case shape, and this would be my first Zenith. Admittedly, the step ladder bracelet does not appeal to me much so I will probably put it on a leather or rubber…
A SHORT HISTORY OF MARTEL WATCH CO and ZENITH CHRONOGRAPHS
Martel watch co was founded in 1911 in Les Ponts-de-Martel by Georges Pellaton-Steudler.
(see…
A SHORT HISTORY OF MARTEL WATCH CO and ZENITH CHRONOGRAPHS
Continue readingZenith Grand Prix Paris 1900
Hi all
I am new to this site can you please help
I would like some information, dates or anything else to trace the history of my Grand fathers pocket watch, is Zenith Grand Prix Paris 1900 15 rubis silver 800.
The movement number is 2449607 and the c…
