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Vintage Zenith Parts Source?

  1. watchairy Apr 24, 2016

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    Would anybody care to point me to a supplier for a unsigned crown for a Zenith De Luca 1st Series?

    Also why is there a lack of suppliers online for plexi and bezel inserts?

    Thank you in advance.
     
  2. Darlinboy Pratts! Will I B******S!!! Apr 24, 2016

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    You work as a watchmaker, but don't know where to find parts? You won't be getting my custom. :p
     
  3. watchairy Apr 25, 2016

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    Haha tells me about it !, starting to doubt myself :)
     
  4. Stewart H Honorary NJ Resident Apr 25, 2016

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    The unsigned one for a series 1 De Luca could be a bit tricky. If there is still one around, your best bet would be to try LVMH's service/parts facility in Manchester.
     
  5. danomar Apr 25, 2016

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    It is my understanding that there is not a clear answer as to whether or not the De Luca originally came with an unsigned crown. Does anyone have clear evidence one way or the other?
     
  6. watchairy Apr 25, 2016

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    I spoke to the guy who I bought the watch from and he told me that the years in which he had it he never had it touched by a watchmaker except for removing a few links on his strap. So I also would like to know if there are variations on crowns.
     
  7. WillsA Apr 25, 2016

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    My de Luca mk1 has a signed crown. Seller told me it was always like that.
    Google searches show a 70/30 split unsigned / signed respectively.
    I can't believe that all of the signed ones are a result of service replacements!!
    Zenith used both is my assumption...


    Will
     
    Edited Apr 25, 2016
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  8. Stewart H Honorary NJ Resident Apr 25, 2016

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