I do know much about Zenith but was just flicking through eBay and saw this that picqued my interest - as it has Edinburgh in the dial (which is where I'm from).

Did a google search but couldn't see another example.

J Ness & Son is a watch/jeweller in Edinburgh

What do you guys think?

 

London based retailer Birch & Gaydon, Fenchurch Street sold Zenith watches with their own brand on the dial from the early 20th century.

So it's plausible other retailers did the same.

http://www.vintagewatchstraps.com/birchandgaydon.php

 

Interesting - thanks for the link.

It would just seem like such an odd thing to fake...

 

Great info!

 

Many retailers added their names to the dial of various brands, more often not done by the manufacture.