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  1. LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Jan 12, 2013

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    Here's another one of those Zeniths like the A 277 - not so hard to find, but pretty hard to find in any kind of decent shape. It's probably because these steel, black dial pieces saw hard use.

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    This one is is often referred to as a military watch or a pilot watch, but I've yet to see firm information that it was officially issued by any armed force.
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    Certainly, Zenith meant it as a tool watch - the case back has the requisite specs
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    An oblique shot shows the lume and the matte dial clearly
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    Gallet's ExPark cal 143-6 inside
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    It's my heartfelt opinion that ExPark had the two dial chrono dimensions perfect. An array of cal 143-equipped pieces gives you an idea of the range of the models. I think Zenith did this movement proud - better even thanGallet/Excelsion Park did!
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  2. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Jan 12, 2013

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    Well, I see you are back on track :(
     
  3. MMMD unaffiliated curmudgeonly absurdist & polyologist Jan 12, 2013

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    Thank goodness. Thought you had been swept away by dressy, shiny things. Nice pick-up!
     
  4. Gavin It's the quiet ones you have to 'watch' out for. Jan 12, 2013

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    Nice LouS. I was thinking to myself if you were the sole high bidder for that.:thumbsup:
     
  5. LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Jan 12, 2013

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    Never left. The Longines was a target of opportunity.

    I remain omnivorous.

    I was the only bidder. It was a Buy It Now for an absurd price - about twice what it was worth. I sent in an offer that I thought was generous and the seller took it.
     
  6. danomar Jan 13, 2013

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    Huzzah for sensibleness! Oh wait ...
     
  7. knvqn Jan 23, 2017

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    Great watches! Where did you acquire the black-dialed Zenith from?
     
  8. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Jan 23, 2017

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    Such a nice old steel chrono. Can you ever have too many of these?
     
  9. JimInOz Melbourne Australia Jan 23, 2017

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    I was just thinking to myself, "wouldn't it be great to be born with three kidneys".
     
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  10. jfwoodman Feb 7, 2017

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    That's a beauty, Lou. Great looking black dial, and just love those cases. Well done, enjoy!