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·I really love my Zenith Caliber 71 watch, and I’m starting to think about its first full service under my ownership. I don’t think it needs service yet (running about 30 seconds fast per day and was serviced about a year ago from a reliable dealer from whom I purchased the watch). However, I am starting to consider whether in the future the watch should go to Zenith in Switzerland or to an independent in the US for its service. My thinking is I would like to ensure that it gets returned to its near original condition with parts such as the crystal (the current one has some scratches that cannot be removed by polishing), the crown is unsigned and I think I found the appropriate buckle for a 1950’s era Zenith. The case is 68,0000 series and the cal. 71 is 480,000 series. Your assistance with answering my questions and advice are greatly appreciated.
Is this crown original / consistent with a Zenith crown for the period of this watch?
Is this plated buckle, which I recently purchased, consistent with a Zenith buckle for the period of this watch?
Should this watch go back to Zenith for a service or to an independent watchmaker in the US, and why?
Below are the relevant photos.
Thank you for your help. DTM
Is this crown original / consistent with a Zenith crown for the period of this watch?
Is this plated buckle, which I recently purchased, consistent with a Zenith buckle for the period of this watch?
Should this watch go back to Zenith for a service or to an independent watchmaker in the US, and why?
Below are the relevant photos.
Thank you for your help. DTM