Could you share a link? Or at least inform us on the asking price?

 

Sure - here you go:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-...-/203254173768?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

 

Well that's a link to a live auction, so the final price is far from being reached.
Nice looking watch, with a lot of watchers. Don't expect it to go for too cheap!

 

Looks nice!

 

I mean it has 5 days left on it so it's bound to be bid on a lot more in that time. I can't comment really on it because my knowledge of Zenith is small but usually these black dials are minefields. This one could be a redial as I don't see any swiss made present on the dial?

 

Well there is a chunk out of the rehaut missing, the case is an absolute wreck, I'm not sure if that's even the original caseback at all considering it doesn't say "Zenith" anywhere, it seems to be missing the original crown, and the movement is utterly filthy. I'd pay what the auction is currently at ($35). But I'm cheap. What's it actually worth? Far less than $100 in my book, but what do I know.

 

So I looked at some of the other offerings from that seller, and boy are there a lot of them - they currently have over 12,000 active listings. What I can't figure out though is how they have managed to have 100% feedback considering some of the slapped together dreck they are selling. Here's an example: Jacques Monnat chronograph, but someone has removed the Valjoux 7736 it originally came with and swapped it for a Chinese ST-19:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Ja...onograph-New-Old-Stock-Condition/373432363463Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network





Or how about this one?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Qu...9162-w-Movado-Dial-out-of-estate/373432557445Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

Just a Movado dial in a Seamaster case/movement:




These, along with the above Zenith, really make me wonder about their offerings.

 

No BIN but bidding is low and slow. Supposed to run great and very accurate.
Lord Elgin.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Lord-Elgin-mens-watch-w-14K-gold-filled-round-case-Keeps-Perfect-Time-/224320741286?_trksid=p2385738.m4383.l4275.c10

 

It is trash lol, even the lugs are bent.

 

Another zenith find via gumtree, £300 asked for. My initial searches suggest it’s a Stellina model from around the late 1960s. I don’t have a photo of the movement but have a video of the watch running. A few scratches to the case, original crown and replacement strap. Would love to know your thoughts on whether the price is reasonable or if there are any red flags (other than the seller’s dirty nails!).

 

Ideally you should start a new thread and ask advice. This thread is intended for members recommending good deals to other members.

 

I would not recommend this watch.

 

Well done!

 

These look great, indeed they are certainly NOS in appearance. Super compressor case ETA movement. I would be seriously temped, but I just bought circa 1960 Seamaster and not sure how much I will need spend on parts and service.

 

I know Piaget before they refocussed on their own movements and precious metals in the 60s is a bit of a gamble, but I saw this and thought someone here might find it of interest:



https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Piaget-Swiss-Stainless-Mens-Wrist-Watch/203251360978Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

Disastrous bracelet but I think on a leather band that would be an ideal small three hander.