Thinking about getting a Zenith

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Mephisto

·Oct 26, 2018

I think this one looks good!(Though a bit out of your budget) I'd jump on it but... end-of-months



https://www.ebay.com/itm/Chronometr...item2ab9c8d975:g:HhIAAOSwXKtb03ZJ:rk:168:pf:0

 

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Waltesefalcon

·Oct 26, 2018

That's a good looking watch and it is more than I'd like to spend but not out of my budget range. The same seller also has this:
Dead Link/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/183505529756
and it's a bumper, so it ticks a couple of boxes.

 

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CaptainWinsor

·Oct 26, 2018

Waltesefalcon

That's a good looking watch and it is more than I'd like to spend but not out of my budget range. The same seller also has this:
Dead Link/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/183505529756
and it's a bumper, so it ticks a couple of boxes.

Much nicer IMO but with a non marked crown and a little rough you could do better and cheaper. 133.8 is a Chronometer grade movement so you’re on the right track.

 

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Waltesefalcon

·Oct 26, 2018

Thanks, I think the 133.8 is what I'll look for, a bumper and a chronometer grade to boot. You really think I could find one for under $500?

 

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CaptainWinsor

·Oct 26, 2018

Waltesefalcon

Thanks, I think the 133.8 is what I'll look for, a bumper and a chronometer grade to boot. You really think I could find one for under $500?

Probably. Maybe a little more. Another bumper is cal 71. Much rarer than 133 but again patience is everything. I don’t have my book close by but I want to say the 71 had a production run of around 15k pieces. There’s a few calibers that are Chronometer grade but not certified and marked as such. So you’ll find 133.8 stamped and not stamped.

 

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Waltesefalcon

·Oct 26, 2018

I actually found more decent looking 71 caliber watches on ebay than 133.8s.

 

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CaptainWinsor

·Oct 27, 2018

 

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CaptainWinsor

·Oct 27, 2018

Here’s a nice one. It’s not perfect but nice and a good price. If I didn’t have the same I’d probably buy it

https://www.ebay.fr/itm/zenith-stellina/142990868844?hash=item214aeb816c:g:plUAAOSwEVtb1C53

 

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Waltesefalcon

·Oct 27, 2018

That one is a looker. I put it on my watch list but I'm still leaning towards a bumper.

 

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vujen

·Oct 27, 2018

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Zenith-Def...=item33f80e2819:g:gHEAAOSw~LBb0w6S:rk:41:pf:0

What about something like this? It's in your price range, with a nice bracelet too.

 

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Mephisto

·Oct 27, 2018

If you're looking for a 133.8/71 series at a decent price I'd suggest looking towards gold-plated/capped instead of stainless or solid gold. I myself have one incoming, at a tidbit over 200 dollarydoos. Great if you can forgive the patina/dial damage that seems to be prevalent on these.
https://www.ebay.fr/itm/Zenith-Bump...=item3d77b147cf:g:8BMAAOSwe~BbvG-i:rk:44:pf:0

 

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chanbar

·Oct 27, 2018

CaptainWinsor

Here’s a nice one. It’s not perfect but nice and a good price. If I didn’t have the same I’d probably buy it

https://www.ebay.fr/itm/zenith-stellina/142990868844?hash=item214aeb816c:g:plUAAOSwEVtb1C53

That’s a nice one. Just unfortunately on eBay👎

 

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Waltesefalcon

·Oct 27, 2018

vujen

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Zenith-Def...=item33f80e2819:g:gHEAAOSw~LBb0w6S:rk:41:pf:0

What about something like this? It's in your price range, with a nice bracelet too.

That one is really cool and just squeaks in under the budget. I think I am going to try for a 133.8 or a 71 though, there is something I find really attractive about the Zenith bumpers.

 

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Waltesefalcon

·Oct 27, 2018

Mephisto

If you're looking for a 133.8/71 series at a decent price I'd suggest looking towards gold-plated/capped instead of stainless or solid gold. I myself have one incoming, at a tidbit over 200 dollarydoos. Great if you can forgive the patina/dial damage that seems to be prevalent on these.
https://www.ebay.fr/itm/Zenith-Bump...=item3d77b147cf:g:8BMAAOSwe~BbvG-i:rk:44:pf:0

Looks like you got a good deal.

 

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noelekal

·Oct 27, 2018·Home For Wayward Watches

One Zenith lives here. I don't know enough about it. Suppose to date to 1956 and it has an 18-jewel movement.

 

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jfwoodman

·Oct 27, 2018

Vintage El Primero all day long. Pick an A38X. Depends on your budget though.

 

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Waltesefalcon

·Oct 28, 2018

I ran across this one, it's been serviced recently but the dial does have a blemish. Thoughts?

Dead Link/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/142974137859

 

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Mephisto

·Oct 28, 2018

Looks like a radium burn caused by the hour hand. There's another very faint one between 10 and 11. On the other hand, the crown has been replaced with a not-period-appropriate one on the second to last photo.

 

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Njnjcfp88

·Oct 28, 2018

Any love for the late 40s early 50s Sporto line ? I see them for under $700. Original dials and hands etc. like this one.

 

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Waltesefalcon

·Oct 28, 2018

I'm actually watching a couple of Sportos but I'm really leaning towards a bumper.