Looking closer at my Chronomaster 03.3200.3600, I noticed that the minute hand is curved/bent toward the end as if to follow the crystal. At first I thought it was distortion but It's not. Tried to capture it in a picture. Any thoughts? It's …
Continue readingZenith cal. 10.1/2, 18jewels, 30s
Has anyone come across a Zenith watch from the mid-1930s with a movement cal 10.5, 18 jewel? Does everything look original?
…
Continue reading2 Zenith Horodates
What's better than having one Horodate? Two!
In a previous thread I shared my first horodate that I aquired a few months ago. Well a few Months later I'm here to show my second!
It arrived some time ago however life gets busy
The second Hor…
Need help. Which Defy?
Trying to decide on one of the Defy models
skyline – not crazy about the position of the subdial
Skeleton skyline – better dial but haven’t seen one in person and nontrivial like it
chronograph – looks great but it’s 42mm might be too big with the f…
Continue readingWhich Zenith Version Would You Get?
I promised myself a new Zenith for 2025 and I finally want to get a 38mm Chronomaster Original, but I am on the fence as to which version to get. I want one that still represents the A386 heritage, so that basically takes it down to about three differe…
Continue readingZenith Besancon cal 106-50-6 ca. 1955
Hello Zenith lovers.
I recently showed the following watch in a German forum and I don't want to withhold it from you. A men's wristwatch with calibre 106-50-6 with movement number 566483 and a gold-plated case with number 738906. According…
Continue readingChronomaster revival – bracelet replacement?
Good day! Visiting from the Omega forum with a question:
Seriously considering the Chronomaster Revival – either the A385 or the A3818. I would probably have already pulled the trigger if it wasn't for that ladder bracelet.. Not really a strap ki…
Continue readingZenith serial number/dating
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.
