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Zenith Chronograph Cal 146HP 27.0140.203

  1. Risto Nov 30, 2016

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    I've searched the web but did not find much information about this movement.
    I know that 146 is Martel's movement and the HP was developed by Zenith in 60's.

    But this watch is said to be from 1990:
    http://www.zeitauktion.com/de/zenit...renuhr-27-0140-203-glasboden-klassiker-161087

    Another old ebay sale: http://www.ebay.com/itm/ZENITH-CHRO...27-0140-203-GLASBODEN-KLASSIKER-/371717712910Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network
    Not active.

    How can it be? Is it a franken?
    I really like the movement, but I'm not sure about his watch.
    Is it real?
     
    Edited Dec 20, 2016
  2. Risto Nov 30, 2016

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    Couple of photos here:

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  3. LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Nov 30, 2016

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    It's real, assembled by Zenith using old 146HP movements found in the factory.
     
  4. Risto Dec 1, 2016

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    Thanks, LouS!

    Strange thing that the crown has no logo.

    I wonder if the skeleton back is original or custom made?
    I haven't seen any of these on any Zenith's watches beside MOM and I think those came later. This watch is the early 90's probably.
     
  5. Risto Dec 19, 2016

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    I bought it and this watch has a problem.
    I don't know how serious is it.
    See this video:


    The chrono won't reset properly.
    I wonder if I should return it to the seller or have it fixed...
     
  6. LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Dec 19, 2016

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    That is a fixable problem. Whether you return it or not is up to you - depends on if you got it cheap enough to factor in a service an still come up with a good price, and if you like it.
     
  7. Risto Dec 20, 2016

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    Well, got it for 750$.
    But it needs service and new front glass and rear cover. Also the porcelain face is cracked for some reason.
     
  8. Braindrain Dec 21, 2016

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    For $750, if all it needed was a service, I'd keep it. However, with a cracked porcelain dial, I'd be inclined to return it. (Assuming it wasn't disclosed, of course.)