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Zenith G381 - The Third Time's the Charm

  1. everestx Oct 7, 2013

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    I didn't land a G381 during the monsoon season finishing third to Marc back in January, strike one. I tried again a few months ago and went after the Bologna model but the package never seemed to get further than the Italian regional post office, strike two. I tried a third time with another Italian model that recently was posted and within four days of paying it arrived, base hit.

    I knew going in the inner bezel had a smudge on it at the 90 mark, the bezel wasn't aligned properly, and the serial number had been polished off the caseback. Once I received the watch I was surprised to find a serial number between the 6:00 lugs. I sent Lou some pictures and he thought the same thing I did that the caseback probably had an inscription and had been polished off.

    Here's a few pictures before it's off to be serviced. Thanks Marc and Lou for your help along the way!

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  2. LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Oct 7, 2013

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    Congrats. The G 381 is the stateliest of the gold Primeros, and this example has an exemplary dial and handset. The movement looks like a clean early example as well. Bravo.
     
  3. ulackfocus Oct 7, 2013

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    Score! ::love:: My favorite EP dial.
     
  4. Gavin It's the quiet ones you have to 'watch' out for. Oct 7, 2013

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    Nice nice nice!
     
  5. Hijak Oct 7, 2013

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    Wow, very nice!:thumbsup:
     
  6. alam Oct 7, 2013

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    :thumbsup: Very nice indeed!
     
  7. MMMD unaffiliated curmudgeonly absurdist & polyologist Oct 7, 2013

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    Beautiful... great score!
    Interesting about the number between the lugs, like a G382. Is it an xxxDxxx type case number?
     
  8. papaebetu Oct 7, 2013

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    Bravo ! Very nice ;)
    Next time if you need an help from Emilia (Bologna, Parma or others) leave me a msg ;)
     
  9. BGBG Oct 8, 2013

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    well done a beautiful watch
     
  10. everestx Oct 8, 2013

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    The seller didn't know anything about the serial number so it remains a mystery.
     
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  11. JohnSteed Nov 27, 2013

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    Is that a 3 or what, in the middle?
     
  12. Veritas99 Nov 28, 2013

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    Given when the watch was released, it should be a "D"
     
  13. Torquemada A man of many smileys Dec 13, 2013

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    "D" should mean the period of production. More or less half '69.
     
  14. everestx Dec 13, 2013

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    It is a "D" that you see hand engraved between the lugs.