Zenith 146D Panda dial - worth it?

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MarcelGuinchard

·Sep 25, 2020

Hi vintage watches and Zenith experts,
I saw this Zenith chrono in 18k YG at a dealer. It looks original, but I wonder:
1. had you ever seen a black dial on such model? (could not find another one on the web)
2. Does the price (3.7k€) look fair to you?

Many thanks

 

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amcclell

·Sep 25, 2020

This is a beautiful looking watch. Dial and case look fine but a movement shot would be helpful. If it is properly serviced, it is at the upper end of the price range that I consider reasonable but there are not many of these around.

 

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MarcelGuinchard

·Sep 25, 2020

Thanks a lot @amcclell . It is serviced and I will ask for a movement shot.
@amcclell I am interested in your subjective opinion on this 😀 https://omegaforums.net/threads/universal-geneve-watches-on-ebay.3584/page-258#post-1609109
Thx!

 

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vujen

·Sep 25, 2020

too expensive, Marcel. I'd say 3k at maximum.

 

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airansun

·Sep 25, 2020

amcclell

This is a beautiful looking watch. Dial and case look fine but a movement shot would be helpful. If it is properly serviced, it is at the upper end of the price range that I consider reasonable but there are not many of these around.

I agree. I’d add that I think these Zeniths are a bargain at current prices.

They are beautiful watches.

 

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preacher

·Sep 25, 2020

Too much Espansive and I think that the second hand is not original. Subdials aren’t in good conditions

 

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MarcelGuinchard

·Sep 25, 2020

Thanks a lot for your advice @preacher @airansun @vujen
Very useful, as always.
Take care.

 

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CaptainWinsor

·Sep 25, 2020

What’s wrong with the sundials??

 

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preacher

·Sep 26, 2020

CaptainWinsor

What’s wrong with the sundials??

nothing is wrong, but they are quite dirty or little scratched, for that price the watch should be perfect

 

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Vanallard

·Sep 26, 2020

Bought mine not too long ago - it’s a very nice watch but I’d agree with others, the asking price for the one you’re considering is high.

 

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CaptainWinsor

·Sep 26, 2020

preacher

nothing is wrong, but they are quite dirty or little scratched, for that price the watch should be perfect

perfect? Can one expect to find perfect dials?

 

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Dan S

·Sep 26, 2020

CaptainWinsor

perfect? Can one expect to find perfect dials?

I agree that perfect is the wrong word, but the damage to those sub-dials does detract from this particular watch's appeal IMO. It would have to be reflected in the price.

 

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MarcelGuinchard

·Sep 27, 2020

Thx all!
@airansun and @Vanallard , your dials are flawless!
@Dan S @CaptainWinsor @preacher your feedbacks were precious