Zenith 135 questions please .

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michael e

·Apr 21, 2023

This lovely cal 135 zenith 2000 which is in remarkably good condition found me over a week ago. It still has its original strap and buckle.

My questions are…

Why the lack of Chronometer wording or number on the movement? The wording chronometer is on the dial.
I see a long number below the balance across from the caliber number but presume this is just the movement number.
Any guidance would be appreciated.
Cheers, Michael

 

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Dan S

·Apr 21, 2023

I can't answer your specific question, but that's a real beauty, I love everything about it. Congrats.

 

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michael e

·Apr 21, 2023

Dan S

I can't answer your specific question, but that's a real beauty, I love everything about it. Congrats.

I have always thought these were one of the most beautiful looking movements ever.
Everything feels so right but just scratching me head at the unmarked movement.
Thanks, Michael

 

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Tony C.

·Apr 21, 2023·Ωf Jury member

These were, in a sense, an "afterthought". After the original, very successful run of 135 chronometres, there were more than a few movements remaining. My understanding is that this model was created to accommodate them, and I assume that Zenith did not bother to have them all serialized.

It has been years since I researched the topic, though, and there may be more accurate information that has surfaced in the interim.

 

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CaptainWinsor

·Apr 24, 2023

Tony C is correct. You have to remember that all these companies were in business to sell product and not cater to collectors 50+ years down the road. Zenith made a lot of chronometer grade movements, not all are marked as such. Beautiful piece btw

 

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drunkenseamaster

·May 20, 2023

Happy to report that the watch is certainly providing "chronomètre" performance, about -4 seconds over 78 hours on the wrist.

Edited: Jul 26, 2023

 

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michael e

·May 22, 2023

drunkenseamaster

Happy to report that the watch is certainly providing "chronomètre" performance, about -4 seconds over 78 hours on the wrist.

Fantastic buy that, nothing to not like about that watch, glad to have owed it a while.
Enjoy!