A great deal has already been written here about the watches themselves. What hasn't been covered yet—at least, I haven't found anything—are the company's buildings. Photographic technology was already remarkably advanced in the second h…
Continue readingSome lesser-known facts about WWII Zenith DH-watches
In ex-USSR countries vintage WWII Zenith military watches made for the German armed forces are quite common, whereas in the West they are considered rare, especially in good condition.
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Continue readingOfficially joined the Zenith club
After much deliberation I pulled the trigger. 42mm 1969 open. Full set. Even got two extra bands for variety. I love the fit. Lighter by far than I expected. Definitely a keeper!
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Continue readingZenith caliber 68 Prima and 68-21 Extra Prima pocket watches
Hello All,
This Zenith Cal. 68-21 Extra Prima is one of my first pocket watches and the one that I started my pocket watch documentation 'journey' with. I recently found its sibling, a 17 jewel Cal. 68 / Prima.
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Continue readingZenith family pocket watches
It is strange enough that there is not a separate thread on WUS devoted to Zenith family pocket watches.
I think that such thread would be interesting and useful for Zenith pocket watch lovers.
Recently I got several Zenith/G.F.J. pocket watches. Som…
Continue readingZenith cal. 19-278 pocket watch with Charles Rosat regulator identification
Hello All. Please see below a pocket watch that I believe has Zenith 19-278 movement with Charles Rosat [regulator]. There is no visible serial on the movement. The 0.800 silver case has serial 2272951 (2477). It has single sunk dial, Louis XIV hands a…
Continue readingZenith cal. 19-34-3-T pocket watch identification
Hello All,
Of the Zenith pocket watches I recently acquired, this one is giving me some trouble as well. Although the movement measurement error was a self inflicted wound that certainly added to the confusion, I am still not entirely sure about the i…
Continue readingZenith 21 jewel prima pocket watch
Hello All,
I've been recently getting into pocket watches and have picked up a few in a last couple of months as a 'starter kit' – if you may. I've always had a soft spot for Zenith, and since I have Rössler in the bookshelf, I tho…
Continue readingLooking at a couple chronographs
Good day folks! I am plotting my next move and considering a few that have caught my eye. Can any of speak to either or both of these?
I really like the look of both. I have a 7.6” wrist and can pull off larger pcs. I am wondering how daily life is a…
Continue readingEl Primero Bolognese (EPB) – The enigmatic Italian gold 06 Zenith El Primeros from the mid 1980s to early 1990s
My 06.0270.400, 06.0210.400, 06.0250.400, and 06.0062.400
INTRODUCTION
As a Zenith and El Primero addict I have over the years bee…
