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Have you ever seen a ZENITH ap/f (cal. 405)?

  1. piero Jul 17, 2015

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    Hello friends of the forum.
    This Zenith was one of my grandfather's watches. I love every single detail of it, everything seems to be original and it is in a near mint condition. The caliber is a 405 Zenith Movado. Unfortunately I wasn't able to find more information about. Have you already seen the same model and do you know if this is a rare one? Any comment is very appreciated. Thank you guys. Foto 30.06.15 20 38 11.jpg Foto 30.06.15 20 37 39.jpg Foto 30.06.15 20 38 05.jpg Foto 25.06.15 14 01 53.jpg Foto 24.06.15 11 18 14.jpg
     
  2. Darlinboy Pratts! Will I B******S!!! Jul 17, 2015

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    The movement isn't particularly rare - was produced from the 1970's through mid-1980's in a number of references. Yours looks like a nice example, but what makes it really special is that it is a family piece.

    I don't believe that is the original bracelet, but others may chime in on that.

    Get it serviced by a competent watchmaker, and it should serve you well for years to come.
     
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  3. piero Jul 17, 2015

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    Thank you very much for your comment John!
     
  4. LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Jul 17, 2015

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    It's a Movado high-beat movement - one of the movements Movado brought to the Zenith marriage. When they appear in Zenith models, they are often branded Alta Frequenza/Precisione on the dial. Not rare as Darlinboy states, but a nice example nonetheless.
     
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  5. piero Jul 17, 2015

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    Thank you LouS!