105th Auction

2021/11/13

Lot 307

Zenith

An attractive vintage chronograph wristwatch with 45 min. counter and original box

estimated
3.2004.500 €
Price realized
-
specific features
Case
Steel, push back.
Dial
Silvered.
Movement
Manual.
Case no.8869100
Cal.143-6
Diam.36 mm
Circa1955
Ctry.Switzerland


Due to the increased demand for reliable chronographs, Zenith used a large number of chronograph movements from Excelsior Park between 1945 and 1956. The calibres 4 and 40 were given the designations 143 and 143-6. Later, ebauches from the Martel Watch company were used. Calibre 143-6 is still considered to be very robust and extremely reliable. Other renowned Swiss watch brands such as Gallet and Girard-Perregaux also use the same movement.
The dial bears the Zenith star and the Zenith signature at 12 o'clock, as well as a small seconds and a 45-minute counter; its first 10 minutes are marked separately. The 36 mm steel case is particularly well preserved, and its lugs still have the bevelled edges.