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Another ebay purchase of a Zenith rarity last Thursday, the Respirator ref 6680 from 1969

georgeszaslavsky
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Good Morning

Another ebay purchase of a Zenith rarity last Thursday, the Respirator ref 6680 from 1969 almost never crossed in my country.

Have a nice Sunday

Best regards

Georges

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MMMD
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Congrats! This model is a satisfying chunk of steel. It’s hard to find one in good condition like this.
 
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MMMD MMMD
Congrats! This model is a satisfying chunk of steel. It’s hard to find one in good condition like this.
Thanks, I have never seen one like this as well. Even Zen from the French forumamontres forrm congratulated me on my purchase and also confirmed me that it was quite a rare watch
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Thanks, I have never seen one like this as well. Even Zen from the French forumamontres forrm congratulated me on my purchase and also confirmed me that it was quite a rare watch

You inspired me to dig mine out! The lobster bracelet clasp is stamped 3475, which I interpret to mean manufactured in the 34th week (17-23 August) of 1975. The crown is the NATO-style star which I associate with the late ‘60s and early ‘70s. I can’t quite make out the number on your clasp... maybe 3975?
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moyrules
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Good purchase, first time for me to see this one with that bracelet, rare model. Enjoy it!
 
pweingarten
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Any Zenith gurus know how the watch got that unusual name? Kinda like naming it the "ventilator."
 
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Any Zenith gurus know how the watch got that unusual name? Kinda like naming it the "ventilator."
It was used by special forces engage in covid ops
 
Benbradstock
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As I recall, the name “respirator” refers to how the watch case naturally compresses under pressure, increasing its water resistance.
 
STANDY
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Nothing like seeing the old jems like respirators pop up from time to time. Next we will see people talking about turtles again. 😀
 
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alam alam
“respirators” are in high demand these days 😀 nice watch you got there @georgeszaslavsky ! 👍 enjoy!
Thanks I will , at the first glance when I bought it, I knew it was something special
 
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