Hong Kong, May 29, 2022

LOT 278

Zenith
Ref. 196 D 649, diver’s, self-winding, centre-seconds, date, blue-azure dial and bezel; stainless steel

HKD 23,800 - 47,500

EUR 2,900 - 5,800 / CHF 3,000 - 6,000 / USD 3,100 - 6,100

Sold: HKD 30,000

Stainless steel, self-winding, “tonneau”-shaped, diver’s wristwatch, water-resistant with screwed case-back, 60 minute graduated bidirectional revolving bezel with blue-azure insert for the decompression times, blue-azure colour dial with luminescent radial indexes, centre-seconds and one horological complication:
· Instantaneous date of the month (aperture at 4:30)


Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Brand Zenith, Le Locle

Reference 196 D 649

Year circa 1969

Movement No. unnumbered

Case No. unnumbered

Material stainless steel

Bracelet stainless steel Zenith bracelet with deployant clasp (by Gay Frères, Geneva; dated 3 / 69)

Diameter 43.2 mm. (bezel)

Length 180 mm. (approx.)

Caliber 2542 PC

Height 50 mm.

Width 42.7 mm.

Signature dial, case and movement