Euro Antique Watches

Description

Antique Zenith Military Steel Pocket Watch Deck Watch Swiss 1943

An antique Zenith military steel open face pocket watch deck watch, made in Switzerland in 1943.

Dial: The white enamel dial has black Arabic numerals with outer minute divisions. The military dial has a red inner ring for hours, minutes and decimals. So unusual about this dial is the tenth of a second mechanism. The dial has a blued and a red hand. Please see pictures of this fabulous military dial.

Movement: The high-grade Swiss made gilt frosted anchor lever escapement movement has 16 jewels, Breguet spiral, high swan regulator and compensated balance. The movement is signed: “Zenith, Swiss Made” and numbered: 3327938. Calibre number: 19-34-3-T. The movement is in great working condition however, we cannot guarantee absolute accuracy for an antique watch.

Case: The watch lies in a staybrite open face case with a smooth finish with military arrow and engraved: 0552/521-0243 7949. The inner side of the case is signed: “Zenith, Staybrite, Acier, Swiss Made” and numbered: 8286303.

Signed: Zenith – Swiss Made – 1943
Diameter: 50 mm – Weight: 106.8 gr

See Book: Militar Taschenuhren – Page 106


STAYBRITE: The material Staybrite Made of: Steel containing 0.2% carbon, 18% chromium and 8% nickel. A stainless alloy that makes a fine polish and is used for making high graded watch cases.


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