I am looking at this zenith on ebay--seller says it was serviced 2 years ago and everything works fine. The only thing that worries me is there is a rusty screw holding the movement in place. He says there is no other rust. Should this be a deal breaker?

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Hey jaguire have you seen this one? I like it better for the price: https://omegaforums.net/threads/zenith-cal-143-6-chronograph.71484/

 

Condition condition condition

https://omegaforums.net/threads/zenith-156-chronograph-18k-gold-serviced.74801/

 

I was watching that one as well. I didn't like the dial and though not 100% positive, I think the crown should have the Z Star

 

I’d be worried about that too. Did you end up getting it?

 

It’s been relisted. $1500 now. He might take $1200 if you offer.

 

yeah he said he would take 1400. I decided to go a different route--lemme know what you guys think

 

Looks like a Cal. 40. No serial # on movement. Dial lacks Swiss so it is probably From Besançon. Case numbers don’t look right so it could be French made. What’s the asking price?

 

I bought it for $520

 

I think it’s a nice watch and if you like it, that’s all that matters. I would post it in the Zenith forum on the other site as there are some seriously knowledgeable guys there. Keep us posted

 

Any numbers under the balance wheel? Can’t tell from the pics

 

I can't see any

 

It could also be the 126-6

 

It's weird because the case doesn't say zenith, the crown doesn't say zenith, the dial doesn't say swiss made and there is no # on the movement....hope it's not a franken watch

 

Zenith made watches at Besançon, France to avoid import duties as I understand it. The dials never say Swiss on them.
Calibers 126 and 40 are virtually identical. I don’t know exactly what makes them different. Something hidden I assume. The other one you see out of Besançon is the 106 at 10 1/2 Lignes the others are 12. Look closely to see if there’s a number down in there. See Red Arrow

 

ahhh...it is soooo small. I had to get a magnifying glass. I think it says 40. thx that helps

 

ok I am trying to learn--this is a redial, correct?
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Most definitely. Even the star looks bad. Looks more like Patrick from Spongebob

 

That is a good watch, if you want it the go for it.

 

The hour markers don’t lineup with the lines. Look at the 2 Os in sporto. Not quite the same. Pass on this one