Reply With QuoteIt may be worth keeping an eye on the various forums. Try WatchRecon for simplicity: http://www.watchrecon.com/?query=zenith&last_days=31
Hi,
I'm trying to source a good example of one of these. I can find about 6 on chrono24 and 1 on eBay. Does anyone know of any other good sources I could check out.
https://www.chrono24.com/en/zenith/e...%2fnotepad.htm
Thanks,
Ian
It may be worth keeping an eye on the various forums. Try WatchRecon for simplicity: http://www.watchrecon.com/?query=zenith&last_days=31
Thanks, I wasn't aware of that site.
Watchrecon is watch catnip.
Like the Friday threads, great for throwing up watches I wasn't aware of.
Fortunately for me mainly US based sites feature.
I remember one went through SC a while back. Typically about a week after I'd spunked my cash on something else! Very cool watches.
I think it was mine you were thinking of Piemuncher, i did try and trade it on SC a while ago but kinda glad i didn't work anything out as its a great watch! I'd keep an eye out on ebay as they come up from time to time and IMO offer excellent value for money- famous in-house movement, (arguably) first auto chrono, pretty rare (5000 pieces made i think?) and distinctive genta-esque design
there are 2 bracelet options with these and a word of warning if you get one with this chunky style bracelet, find one thats a decent length as its a nightmare to find links, even though it is a generic bracelet used on many other watches. I was lucky enough to find a NOS one!
Hans (9:59) had one on SC, I thought it was price a bit highly YMMV
It was a real shame I missed out on it. You're not thinking about selling up again are you???Originally Posted by rasputin10
I think it was mine you were thinking of Piemuncher, i did try and trade it on SC a while ago but kinda glad i didn't work anything out as its a great watch! I'd keep an eye out on ebay as they come up from time to time and IMO offer excellent value for money- famous in-house movement, (arguably) first auto chrono, pretty rare (5000 pieces made i think?) and distinctive genta-esque design
Let me know if you are!!
Paul.
Thanks All,
so far there are 6 on chrono 24, so I'm looking in to these. Unfortunately I'm not eligible for SC yet so will need to follow other options.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Zenith-El-...-/161667928671
Spotted this one on eBay, looks like I won the auction so hopefully have it in a few days. May need to get some work done on it depending on the accuracy of the description. Other than Zenith, who would you recommend to give this a clean and a service?
Well done, post some pics when it arrives!
I was watching that one and thinking of this thread! Congratulations on a great looking watch. Genesis Watchmaking in Cumbria has a pretty good reputation round here if it needs a service.
Thanks All, I'll get some pics up when it arrives.
Well, it arrived today & very pleased. Seems to keep good time and all chrono functions work as they should. May need a replacemtn date spring at some point as the date doesn't snap over at midnight as it should, but I was expecting that based on its' age. Condition is great with some expected age related wear but appears to be well looked after. It's a heavier watch than I expected, but in a good way and the bracelet is agood fit...............I was concerned it may be a little small.
Looks like a good buy - congratulations. They are a great looking watch.
Lovely watch, well bought.
A lovely and distinctive watch, I really like the fact that the pushers are done on a single rocker.
And the ingot bracelet is really lovely.
Dave
Nice watch, well wear!
Thanks All, running strong for the past 24hrs and keeping accurate time.
Looks like a good honest example and great value for money, well done
Thanks winning bid was £1308, so I think I got a good deal. So, I'm wondering now, is it worth sending to Zenith for a service & authentication or do I ust use a good indy (e.g prw) for a service?
Meant 'pwr' (premier watch repairs) but can't edit posts.
Last edited by IanH; 27th April 2015 at 20:57.
It's only worth sending for a service if it needs a service. You've already said it's keeping good time so see if you can get it on a timegrapher - although not perfect, a check of the amplitude will give you a fair indication of how well it's running.
It wouldn't have been as cheap if I hadn't forgotten to set up my bids for that on auctionsniper :)
I have been after one of those for a while too, hopefully another will come up before too long!
Lucky for me!
There's a few on Chrono24, but almost £2k for one in good condition.
Well, not long after this last post, the watch began to lose a couple of mins a day, so I decided to send it back to Zenith via WoS. Got a call today that it had fnally been returned after teh quoted 22-24w, so I plan to pick it up tomorrow. Should have had a full service including, new crown, new pushers, hands, glass and a clean.
Looking forward to being reunited with it tomorrow as I've only had it in my possession for about 4w since I bought it. Pics to follow,
cheers
Ian
Picked it up today after a full restoration and well pleased with the results. All in, not much change from £3k inlcuding purchase price & restoration but I'm happy with the results. Zenith returned the replaced parts and also provided a Zenith zip pouch to store the watch which is useful as I didn't have a box for this one,
cheers
Ian
Looks good, I picked one up recently off the forum and put it in a NOS case and bracelet I had. It runs perfectly, the only issue is that the hour and minute hands are slightly tarnished. I doubt Zenith will sell them separately though
Looks nice, I like '70s retro.
'not much change from £3k' minus £1308 equals almost £1700 for the restoration and spare parts?
Great watches, wear mine a lot
Always loved these, fantastic movement in a superb funky 70s case. Contemplated getting one many times, but fear they would be too big on my smaller than average wrists.
Two lovely examples there though Bootsy and IanH, I can see why you are pleased with them!
Fabulous watch, great movement and a really great bracelet/case combination. Well done
A model that I have always loved and one day hope to own. You've paid hansomely for the that one Ian but you now have a beautiful watch to cherish. Congratulations.
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