Lot 138
  • 138

Zenith

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 CHF
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Description

  • A STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH DATE REGISTERS AND BRACELETCASE 020 E341 EL PRIMERO CIRCA 1970
  • stainless steel
  • dimensions 44.5 x 37.5 mm bracelet circumference approx. 195 mm
• jewelled automatic movement • two-tone silvered dial, applied baton indexes, three blue engine-turned subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30-minute and 12-hour registers, aperture for date between 4 and 5, red hand for chronograph, outer minute and 1/5 seconds track, outermost tachymeter scale • stainless steel brushed and polished case, round chronograph pushers to the side, screw-down crown and back • case, dial and movement signed • with a stainless steel Zenith bracelet

Condition

Please note that the movement has not been checked for timekeeping accuracy and Sotheby's will not be held responsible for any repairs should they be required. The movement and chronograph running at the time of cataloguing but stop after a while, please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement. Dial in good condition, little signs of ageing, some discolouration to tachymeter scale and registers; luminous hands still glowing but fade very fast. Case and bracelet with some scuffing, consistent with normal wear and age.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."