So, there's one for sale and some hours to go, the price is low side.
Does it seem right? The condition is not perfect but looks original to me.

No pic of the movement from the buyer - he does not want to open it.

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Second hand is perhaps not original. The length seems wrong and the style is different from other hands.

 

I agree that the second hand is a replacement, and it appears that the dial may also have some flaws.

 

I looked at the pictures of Zenith Captain on Rössler's book and it seems that second hand should be a bit thinner. It looks very same styled but I think it is bit too thick. It is hard to say. Still very nice watch.

 

It's a very nice watch. We have always to remember that these watches are now some decades old. This is not the case - I don't see these flaws - but maybe we've to start thinking that is not normal trying to find vintage watches in new conditions.
Want new? Buy new. It's easy.
Anyway this specific item is in really amazing conditions IMO.

 

What about the knurled caseback? Not seen that before

 

No need to buy new, and new takes away the the best part of collecting. The thrill of the hunt and that first glimpse when you open the package.

You want to see amazing
https://omegaforums.net/threads/whos-in-the-captain-club.83547/

 

I've seen Zenith watches of these years with very strange make-ups! Of course the inner caseback will be great for OP's doubts, but I think it could be completely original.

 

Is it missing it’s bezel

 

I don't this model has one.
It looks like this one: https://omegaforums.net/threads/zenith-captain-chronometre-yg-cal-2522p.38065/

 

Agree the sweep second hand is a replacement. I have seen this knurled case back before and I believe it to be a legitimate variant. The crown is an original paddle-wheel type, and the case is unusually sharp. Mixed bag of a watch... love this model though.

 

Sold for 1500€ seems still good price.

 

I"ve seen it with Captain models. Don't remember was it it chronometre but Zenith has use this kind of caseback with Captain models.

 

Very good price for a very nice gold watch.

 

Hi everyone,

I'm the buyer of the watch and am quite excited about it. I will report back on this watch once I receive it but it might take a while because it will take a short detour.

I am hoping that the watch is in as good a condition as it looks in the pictures. The scratches on the crystal should buff out easily, and if the gods are kind the case finishing might be original.

Regarding the second hand, I also noticed it being different. However I was able to find several similar models with the same 'boring' second hand, all being non-chronometer Captains. All chronometer Captains seem to have the fancy hands though. With the condition of the watch looking quite good and the hand having roughly the correct length, there is a chance it's original.

Best regards,

Here is a steel version with the standard second hand.

 

And another steel one found on the net with standard second hand... Who knows?

 

Congratulations - I think it was a good buy

Looking forward to seeing photos of the watch with a polished crystal!

 

Nice watch, got yourself a good deal there

 

Great! The gold one is waaaay more attractive IMO!

 

Thanks guys! I agree, the gold one is way more attractive and special than the steel one

I haven't seen many of these with gold dial in the non-chronometer version. Originally I had my heart set on a Captain Chronometre Deluxe, but haven't been able to find one in good condition.

Here is an ad I found for what appears to be the watch I bought.


I guess it should have an 2522P inside.