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Help needed to identify this so called First / pre edition of Zenith S58

  1. MacRulez4Ever Apr 11, 2014

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    Hello I need som help with identify a Zenith watch
    The seller claims it to be the first / pre edition of the Zenith S58 watch ...

    I think it seems a little bit strange , and can not find any information of this model!

    Any one who can help me out ?

    Best regards /

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  2. Stewart H Honorary NJ Resident Apr 11, 2014

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    Hmmmm. The 48 movement number would put it around 1958 to 1960, depending on which chart you use, so the pre-production claim would be optimistic but it does look like a cal 120 which is a great movement and (I think I'm right in saying) Zenith's first hacking movement.

    I haven't seen a S58 without "S58" on the dial and the star looks clumsily placed in relation to the painted numeral - this is very un-Zenith and the bezel looks unlike the "civilian" versions I have seen.

    The hands are unlike any I have seen on a S58 and the bracelet is, well, let's just say after-market.

    Of course a prototype could have any parts on it to see if it works, but would it really have "S58" on the back if it was a prototype?

    My instinct is that it is a franken, but that is very much my opinion. Hopefully MMMD will be along soon to give his opinion as he is our resident S58 man.
     
  3. MacRulez4Ever Apr 11, 2014

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    I did find this , and if you compare the watch I posted with this one, I have to say it looks like a shitty try to make a copy of the original :)
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  4. LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Apr 11, 2014

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    Bingo.
     
  5. sohail May 11, 2014

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    What is the asking price may be its worth it?
     
  6. MacRulez4Ever May 11, 2014

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    He has stopped answer my mails , so i don't really know :)

    But it's not worth my time to try to get some answers , he seems like a strange guy !
     
  7. m neuman What, me worry? May 13, 2014

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    best to pass