Technical Inquiry: Zenith Caliber 106 (17 Jewels) – Movement Rarity
Hello everyone,
I recently acquired a beautiful vintage Zenith timepiece and I am hoping to get some expert insights into its exact movement and history.
Movement Details:
The watch is powered by a manual-wind Zenith Caliber 106 movement. I specificall…
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According to the legend of the owner’s family, the watch was brought from the Russo-Turkish War 1877-1878 as a trophy.
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