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Zenith Watches Manual Wind

Zenith Stainless Steel Original Dial Manual Wind Watch, circa 1950s
Zenith Stainless Steel Original Dial Manual Wind Watch, circa 1950s

Zenith Stainless Steel Original Dial Manual Wind Watch, circa 1950s

By Zenith Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Zenith Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid Century Round METAL / MATERIAL: Steel CIRCA: 1950's DIMENSIONS: Length 39mm X Diameter 34mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual W...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Vintage Zenith 60s Silver Dial Rose Gold Hour Marker Manual Wind 34mm Case.
Vintage Zenith 60s Silver Dial Rose Gold Hour Marker Manual Wind 34mm Case.

Vintage Zenith 60s Silver Dial Rose Gold Hour Marker Manual Wind 34mm Case.

Located in New York, NY

Here's a vintage Zenith manual wind silver dial from the 1960s. Measurements include a 34mm case and 18mm lug width. It's on an aftermarket brown lizard leather strap. Time only. Ma...

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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Zenith Yellow Gold Tonneau Manual Wind Wristwatch

Zenith Yellow Gold Tonneau Manual Wind Wristwatch

By Zenith

Located in Firenze, IT

PLEASE NOTE: OUR PRICE IS FULLY INCLUSIVE OF SHIPPING, IMPORTATION TAXES & DUTIES Made circa 1990, No.90/30.2860.305 18Kt gold tonneau case, 17-jewels manual wind movement Dial...

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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Zenith Rose Gold Vintage Chronograph Manual Wind Wristwatch

Zenith Rose Gold Vintage Chronograph Manual Wind Wristwatch

By Zenith

Located in Firenze, IT

Zenith Rose Gold Chronograph Wristwatch Case n. 915188. Made in the 1950’s. Fine, 18Kt rose gold wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer. Case three-bod...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Zenith, An 18 Karat Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch
Zenith, An 18 Karat Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch

Zenith, An 18 Karat Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch

By Zenith

Located in Firenze, IT

Date: Circa 1950 Movement: 17-jewel Cal.40-T manual wind Dial: Sunburst silvered, applied gilt baton hour markers, pointed gilt baton hands, subsidiary seconds at 6 Case: Polished ro...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Zenith, a Ladies 18 Carat White Gold and Diamond Set Manual Wind Bracelet Watch
Zenith, a Ladies 18 Carat White Gold and Diamond Set Manual Wind Bracelet Watch

Zenith, a Ladies 18 Carat White Gold and Diamond Set Manual Wind Bracelet Watch

By Zenith

Located in Firenze, IT

BERNARDO ANTICHITÀ PONTE VECCHIO FLORENCE Case No.0040491, Circa 1970 17-jewel manual wind movement, sunburst silvered dial with applied polished baton hour markers and blue quarte...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1980’s 14KT Movado/Zenith Museum Watch – Manual Wind
Vintage 1980’s 14KT Movado/Zenith Museum Watch – Manual Wind

Vintage 1980’s 14KT Movado/Zenith Museum Watch – Manual Wind

Located in New York, NY

Specifications: Brand: Movado / Zenith Model: Museum Watch Year: 1980’s Case: 14KT Yellow Gold, 24mm Dial: Black with Gold Hands, “Museum” Dot at 12 Crystal: Mineral Movement: Manual...

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Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

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Zenith Oversized Manual Wind Chronograph c. 1960s
Zenith Oversized Manual Wind Chronograph c. 1960s

Zenith Oversized Manual Wind Chronograph c. 1960s

By Zenith

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Zenith SS oversized 37.5 X 45mm 2 registers manual wind chronograph round pushers screw down caseback circa 1960s. Minty original 2 tone matte silver dial with applied silver indexes...

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Zenith stainless steel 2360 Special manual wind Wristwatch, circa 1960s
Zenith stainless steel 2360 Special manual wind Wristwatch, circa 1960s

Zenith stainless steel 2360 Special manual wind Wristwatch, circa 1960s

By Zenith

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Great condition example Zenith model 2360 Special. Featuring a 34 x 40mm screw back stainless steel case with extended lugs. With acrylic crystal and beautiful condition original sil...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

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