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·Hi OF,
Due to a perspective new addition I have to sell an important watch of my private collection to raise funds…
So up for sale is my great looking 1. gen Zenith Compur I call it “Roessler”, as it is illustrated in Roessler´s Zenith book on page 219.
This very first two pusher Zenith chronograph was built around 1934-35 and contains what might be the rarest Zenith chronograph movement, a modified and highly finished Valjoux 22gh with a second column wheel.
These very first Zenith Compurs were only built for a very short period of time and are an important milestone in Zenith´s brand history. Nearly impossible to source! On my research I only found a handful of these watches, and most survivors are in very desperate condition. Please be aware that the offered watch has been restored in its earlier days.
You find more information about this very special watch here… https://omegaforums.net/threads/roe...nith-compur-mystery-solved.49986/#post-601798
CONDITION
Dial & hands: Beautiful silver/black sector dial with red scales in great condition, restored in earlier days. Both outer telemetre scale and inner spiral tachometer scale in red.
My watchmaker was able to source some blued spatial hands that fit perfectly in time & style. But I still have the hands shown in Roessler´s book in my possession. I will sell the watch with both handsets. So the next owner will be able to change it back.
Movement: Beautifully finished and modified Valjoux 22gh with Breguet hairspring and compensation balance. Even the front side of the main plate, where you can see the function of the second column wheel, has a perlage finish.
No service history, all functions work as it should.
Case: Stainless steel “staybrite” snap on back, two olive-shaped chronograph pushers in the band, just next to the lugs.Over all in very good condition. The watch has a beautiful concave bezel which catches the light to great effect. Triple signed Zenith on the dial, movement and case back. Serial number (from Universal/Martel) and some service marks inside the caseback.
Case size is around 37 mm, wears beautiful on the wrist. Only worn on very special occasions .
Price: Christies sold a very similar 1. Gen. Universal Geneve Compur with nearby serial and a black/silver sector dial for around 50k € back in Nov. 2016 in Geneva. here
Due to the early restoration I offer this rare Zenith Compur, which is on my behalf a true collector item, on a price far below.
Asking price is 8.5k € + shipping/insurance. Paypal or bank wire only. The watch is located in Germany and will be sold without box or papers. No trading this time.
If you have any questions feel free to contact me. Thank you OF for the space. I would be glad to see this watch stays in the OF family!
Due to a perspective new addition I have to sell an important watch of my private collection to raise funds…
So up for sale is my great looking 1. gen Zenith Compur I call it “Roessler”, as it is illustrated in Roessler´s Zenith book on page 219.
This very first two pusher Zenith chronograph was built around 1934-35 and contains what might be the rarest Zenith chronograph movement, a modified and highly finished Valjoux 22gh with a second column wheel.
These very first Zenith Compurs were only built for a very short period of time and are an important milestone in Zenith´s brand history. Nearly impossible to source! On my research I only found a handful of these watches, and most survivors are in very desperate condition. Please be aware that the offered watch has been restored in its earlier days.
You find more information about this very special watch here… https://omegaforums.net/threads/roe...nith-compur-mystery-solved.49986/#post-601798
CONDITION
Dial & hands: Beautiful silver/black sector dial with red scales in great condition, restored in earlier days. Both outer telemetre scale and inner spiral tachometer scale in red.
My watchmaker was able to source some blued spatial hands that fit perfectly in time & style. But I still have the hands shown in Roessler´s book in my possession. I will sell the watch with both handsets. So the next owner will be able to change it back.
Movement: Beautifully finished and modified Valjoux 22gh with Breguet hairspring and compensation balance. Even the front side of the main plate, where you can see the function of the second column wheel, has a perlage finish.
No service history, all functions work as it should.
Case: Stainless steel “staybrite” snap on back, two olive-shaped chronograph pushers in the band, just next to the lugs.Over all in very good condition. The watch has a beautiful concave bezel which catches the light to great effect. Triple signed Zenith on the dial, movement and case back. Serial number (from Universal/Martel) and some service marks inside the caseback.
Case size is around 37 mm, wears beautiful on the wrist. Only worn on very special occasions .
Price: Christies sold a very similar 1. Gen. Universal Geneve Compur with nearby serial and a black/silver sector dial for around 50k € back in Nov. 2016 in Geneva. here
Due to the early restoration I offer this rare Zenith Compur, which is on my behalf a true collector item, on a price far below.
Asking price is 8.5k € + shipping/insurance. Paypal or bank wire only. The watch is located in Germany and will be sold without box or papers. No trading this time.
If you have any questions feel free to contact me. Thank you OF for the space. I would be glad to see this watch stays in the OF family!
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