The history of this Zenith Automatic
The House of Zenith builds part of its legitimacy on the precision of its movements and on a manufacturing culture born in Le Locle. This Zenith Automatic belongs to the pivotal period of the 1970s, when Zenith was evolving within the Movado-Zenith-Mondia ecosystem, created from 1969 onwards. The anecdote can be seen directly on the back of the watch. The rotor bears the Movado Factories signature, a historical detail consistent with this industrial alliance, and not a mere decorative curiosity. At the time, this watch met a clear need: to offer a dressy, automatic, slim and legible timepiece, designed for the everyday life of an enthusiast attached to Swiss mechanics.
Case, calibre and bracelet of this Automatic
The round 35 mm case in yellow gold adopts a classic architecture, with slender lugs, a smooth bezel and a fluted crown at 3 o'clock. The domed Plexiglas crystal accompanies a champagne sunray dial with a visible patina consistent with the age of the piece. The applied baton hour-markers and gold-coloured dauphine hands give a clear read-off, with no date or additional complications. Calibre 2562 is a self-winding movement with a central oscillating weight, 17 jewels, a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour and a documented power reserve of around 46 hours. The brown leather strap, with topstitching, closes with a matching pin buckle.
Why this Zenith watch
This Zenith Automatic is interesting for its balance between sobriety, history and material presence. On the second-hand market, it speaks to a collector who is looking for a discreet luxury watch, less expected than a contemporary piece, but carried by a true manufacturing culture. It thus retains a fine, warm presence, suited to a clientele that favours accuracy over the spectacular. Its interest also lies in this Movado Factories signature, witness to a precise period in Swiss watchmaking, when traditional houses had to deal with the pressure of quartz without abandoning their mechanical know-how.
Delivered contents and condition
This watch is delivered with a The Swiss Collector box. It is presented in good overall condition, with a few visible micro-scratches and a natural patina to the dial, acceptable for its age and even sought after by some vintage watch enthusiasts. The brown strap offers a clean presentation on the wrist. A polish can be studied on request, although the conservation of an antique piece always deserves a measured approach.
Warranty and delivery
The Swiss Collector guarantees the authenticity of this piece. This Zenith comes with a 12-month warranty and returns are accepted within 10 days according to our conditions. Switzerland's leading second-hand retailer with the largest network of boutiques, we offer online booking for onsite fitting and collection or fully secure international shipping.
* Good condition - Watch already worn. Some signs of wear (micro scratches, wear marks...). Fully functional and tested by our partner watchmakers.
