107th Auction

2022/11/19

Lot 392

Zenith

A highly attractive vintage wristwatch with chronograph, 45 min. counter and tachy scale

Sold

estimated
1.2002.500 €
Price realized
1.700 €
specific features
Case
18 K gold, push back.
Dial
Silvered.
Movement
Manual.
Case no.724D937
Cal.146DP
Diam.35 mm
Circa1960
Ctry.Switzerland


The Zenith calibre 146 DP driving the watch is Zenith’s first proprietary chronograph calibre and based on the Martel calibre 749; calibre 146 DP is famous for its extreme reliability and accuracy and was used in the pilot's wrist chronographs of the Italian Air Force.
The case is in very good overall condition with crispy edges. The colour of the case is slightly darkened by rare gold oxide and shows a beautiful warm gold tone.