Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, Nov 08, 2020

LOT 72

ZENITH, DEFY, 28’800, BLUE DIAL, STEEL

CHF 1,000 - 2,000

HKD 8,000 - 16,000 / USD 1,000 - 2,000

Sold: CHF 2,750

A fine, octagonal, self-winding, stainless steel diver’s wristwatch with date.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand Zenith

Model Defy

Reference A3651

Year Circa 1972

Case No. 01 1070 290

Caliber 2562 PC

Dimensions 37 mm

Signature Dial, Case and Movement

Notes

While most examples of the Defy Diver, with its typical octagonal 1970’s case , are often found in very worn and poor condition, this example shows sharp angles, a mint dial, as well as clear numbers on the caseback which are often erased, signs of a very well conserved timepiece. A similar example can be found in Rössler, Zenith: Swiss Watch Manufacture Since 1865,p. 154.