Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 07, 2011
LOT 227
ZENITH REF. 357 YELLOW GOLD ?CAPTAIN DE LUXE? AUTOMATIC Zenith, Chronometer Automatic, Captain de luxe, Ref. 357D871. Made circa 1965. Fine, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch.
USD 3,500 - 5,000
CHF 3,000 - 4,500 / EUR 2,500 - 3,500
C. Two-body, solid, polished, screw down case back. D. Champagne with applied yellow gold faceted square indexes, concentric minute/seconds divisions. Yellow gold and black inlay baton hands. M. 2542 PC, rhodium plated, fausses cotes decoration, 25 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating fl at balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 11 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |