Code: 4.38
This pocket watch is made by the Swiss firm Zenith and is one of their best grades – Prima.
With this watch, the case was primed for a 15 jewel movement but was changed to a 17 Jewel version instead.
Movement – the gilt ¾ plate movement has a lever escapement with a micrometer regulator. The movement is signed “Zenith Prima, 17 Jewels, 2348461 and is in 95% mint condition
Case – the movement comes in a silver open face case, which has a hinged inner, back and bezel. The inner case is signed “Grand Prix Paris 1900” and is decorated with miniature engraved medals. The case has engine turning on the back with a vacant crest and gold leaf around the front and back bezels. The case is in 85% mint condition – some small bruises on the back and loss of gilding in places
Dial – the white enamel dial has numerals and hands where the old luminous paint has been removed. The dial is signed “Zenith” and is in 99% mint condition
The watch has a synthetic glass
The watch measures 52mm wide x 14mm deep
The watch is stem wound / stem set
The watch comes with a vintage Zenith box.