Zenith Man's Wristwatch with Small Seconds
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1965
Maker / issuer
ZenithThis men's wristwatch from the Swiss brand Zenith is attributed to approximately 1965. The watch features a round case measuring 36 mm in diameter, excluding the crown, finished with a black leather strap.
The dial is silver-colored with a subtle sheen, featuring applied Arabic numerals with a polished chrome finish. A small seconds sub-dial is positioned at 6 o'clock and incorporates a cross-hair design. The dial displays the Zenith name and star emblem below the 12 o'clock position, with "SWISS" printed at the bottom edge. Internally, the watch is powered by a manual-wind Zenith caliber 2531 movement. According to the source, the movement has been serviced and is in working condition.
The watch is presented as a vintage timepiece suitable for daily wear, with the source noting that components such as the strap and buckle are subject to replacement as consumable parts.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 1965
- Type
- Hand-wound wristwatch
- Maker
- Zenith
- Country
- Switzerland
- Dial Color
- Silver
- Case Diameter
- 36 mm
- Movement Type
- Manual-wind
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Service Status
- Serviced
- Reference/Caliber
- 2531
- Maker / attribution
- Zenith
Design
- Case and Dial
- The watch features a round case measuring approximately 36 millimeters in diameter, excluding the crown, which provides a classic profile. The exterior is paired with a black leather strap featuring side stitching. The dial is silver-colored with a soft luster and displays Arabic numerals finished in polished chrome. Positioned at 6 o'clock is a small seconds register detailed with cross-hair markings. The Zenith star logo and brand name are applied beneath the 12 o'clock position, while the word "SWISS" is inscribed along the lower edge of the dial.
- Visible features
- • Applied chrome Arabic numerals on a silver dial • Cross-hair pattern on the small seconds sub-dial • Zenith star logo at 12 o'clock • 36 mm case diameter excluding crown
- Movement and Functionality
- The watch is driven by a Zenith caliber 2531 mechanical movement, which requires manual winding. The presence of the small seconds sub-dial at the 6 o'clock position is consistent with the movement's architecture. The auction description reports that the movement has undergone technical servicing and is currently fully functional.
- Provenance and Authenticity
- The watch is attributed to the manufacturer Zenith, with a production date estimated to be around 1965. The source asserts that the dial is original to the watch. While the auction description reports the watch is in excellent working condition, it emphasizes that components such as the leather strap and buckle should be treated as replaceable consumable items. Collectors are encouraged to perform an in-person verification of the serial numbers and movement markings.
Identification
- Reference
- 2531
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Verification of the movement serial number and casing match is recommended
- Research required: Strap and buckle considered consumable parts