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Zenith Captain Bumper 1953 with an original black dial !

  1. Kulee-Baba Jul 13, 2020

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    Never saw a Zenith Captain bumper with
    a black dial it seems genuine and rare no
    redial here !
     
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  2. Tony C. Ωf Jury member Jul 13, 2020

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    Yup. Looks correct, and uncommon, for sure.
     
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  3. CaptainWinsor Jul 13, 2020

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    Wow. Never seen a black dial Captain
     
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  4. killer67 Jul 13, 2020

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    Did you find this in Germany? First siting for me as well
     
  5. KingCrouchy Jul 13, 2020

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    Check the other pictures in the listing, there is some serious damage at the side of the lugs sadly.
     
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  6. CaptainWinsor Jul 13, 2020

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    plated gold so not too surprising
     
  7. ollipekka Jul 13, 2020

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    Wow. Beautiful.
     
  8. Kulee-Baba Jul 20, 2020

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    I got this Captain at a moderate price one of the very first Captains Zenith came up with this Captain line Zenith started it in 1952. I know somebody who has a NOS Zenith Captain from 1952 ! Will share some photos when the seller have send it !
     
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  9. Kulee-Baba Jul 31, 2020

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    Here is my Zenith Captain 1953 with black dial
    I am impressed !
     
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