Only Online Auction
Geneva, Jan 03, 2022
LOT 425
Zenith
Self-winding, chronograph, minute and hour counters, triple date à guichets (with apertures), moon phases; “El Primero”; 18K yellow gold
CHF 3,000 - 4,000
EUR 2,900 - 3,900 / USD 3,300 - 4,400 / HKD 25,300 - 33,700
18K yellow gold, self-winding, tonneau-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, water-resistant with case-back screwed by four screws, silver colour dial with subsidiary seconds at 9 and seven horological complications:
· 1/10 second chronograph (activated by the two round-shaped push-pieces) with tachometer scale graduated on the dial for 500 units per hour
· Half-instantaneous 30-minute counter (subsidiary dial at 3 o’clock)
· 12-hour counter (subsidiary dial at 6 o’clock)
· Instantaneous date of the month (aperture between 4 and 5 o’clock)
· Day of the week (aperture at 10 o’clock; indications given in German)
· Month of the year (aperture at 2 o’clock; indications given in German)
· Phases of the moon (aperture at 6 o’clock)
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3 * |
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Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand Zenith, Le Locle
Model “Chronograph Automatic”, “El Primero”
Reference 0150.412
Year circa 1990
Movement No. unnumbered
Case No. unnumbered (by Eric Monnier, La Chaux-de-Fonds)
Material 18K yellow gold
Bracelet green leather strap
Buckle gilded brass buckle
Caliber 418
Height 43.9 mm.
Width 41 mm.
Signature dial, case and movement
Accessories fitted box
Notes
Zenith, “El Primero”
The “El Primero” self-winding chronograph was launched in 1969. It was the world’s first and the only one in its category to measure short periods of time to one-tenth of a second. The lever escapement movement beating 36,000 vibrations / hour (high mechanical frequency) and is fitted with a central rotor mounted on ball bearings. The coordination of chronographic functions is operated by column wheel. 50-hour power-reserve.
At this time, two versions of the calibre exist:
· Z 400, instantaneous change of date with quick setting; 31 jewels, diameter 30 mm., height 6.5 mm., 280 components.
· Z 410, instantaneous change of date and day with quick setting, month and moon phases; 31 jewels, diameter 30 mm., height 7.55 mm., 354 components.
CONDITIONS AND INFORMATION FOR BUYERS
The purchase price payable by a buyer will be the sum of the final bid price plus the buyer’s premium, together with any applicable sales or compensating use tax. In addition to the hammer price, the buyer’s premium is payable as follows: 25% of the hammer price on each lot.Important notice – Special conditions Please look carefully at all the photos as they are an integral part of the description. Any defect not mentioned in the descriptions but visible on the photos will be considered as described and cannot lead to any claim. The dimensions are given as an indication and may slightly differ from the measures mentioned by the manufacturers especially for contemporary watches. The photos are not retouched. Colors may differ from reality. For timepieces, we guarantee neither the functioning nor the precision of the movement, nor the water-resistance of the case. In addition, please note that movements, parts of mechanisms or cases may be incomplete. The lots are sold “as is”, described to the best of our knowledge and cannot be returned. Once the online bid is placed by the bidder, it cannot be cancelled.