Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

New York, Dec 13, 2012

LOT 121

ZENITH REF. 6630 EL PRIMERO LUNA LUXE GAY FRERES BRACELET YELLOW GOLD Zenith, Chronograph Automatic, El Primero, Luna Luxe, Ref. 6630-3. Made in 1972. Fine and rare, very heavy, tonneau-shaped, self-winding, water resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, triple date calendar, moon phases and an 18K yellow gold Zenith link bracelet with deployant clasp signed Gay Freres.

USD 12,000 - 18,000

EUR 9,000 - 14,000

Sold: USD 17,500

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, hooded lugs, back engraved: Chicago Sweepstakes Sales Manager Award 1st Place 1972. D. Champagne with applied fl uted yellow gold and black square indexes, outer 1/5th seconds track, subsidiary dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers, apertures for the date, days of the week, the months and the moon phases. Yellow gold and black dauphine hands. M. Cal. 3019 PHF, rhodium-plated, 31 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating fl at balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 38 x 46 mm. Thickness 15 mm. Approx. overall length 200 mm.


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Grade:
Case: 2

Very good

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Notes

The present lot is one of the most rare and sought after Zenith wristwatches from the 1970's. The watch is further distinguished by the near mint condition Gay Freres bracelet.