Zenith Dresswatch 18K Rose Gold 1950s

Elegant dress watch in yellow gold with lovely 1950s character, Switzerland, 1950s

This watch's story

# Zenith

# Dress watch, 18k rose gold, original crown

# Black dial with small seconds

# Beautiful original hands and dial

# Zenith caliber

# Movement number 3824951

# Serial number 459164

# 35mm (33mm without crown)

# Hand-wound

# New vintage leather strap

# 1950s

# Switzerland

Technically, this Zenith works perfectly and has just been serviced: (286°; +1s/d). 

This model's story

The Zenith watch brand has a rich history and is known for its technical innovation and precision in watchmaking. Here are some of Zenith's distinguishing features and its company history:

#1 El Primero movement

Zenith is especially known for the El Primero movement, introduced in 1969. This automatic chronograph movement was the first to achieve a frequency of 36,000 half-beats per hour (vibrations per hour). This ensured exceptionally high accuracy and measurement to 1/10 of a second.

#2 Technical precision

Zenith places great importance on technical precision and innovation. The El Primero movement remains one of the few movements capable of measuring time to tenths of a second.

#3 Diverse watch collections

Zenith offers a wide range of watch collections, including classic dress watches, sports watches, and pilot watches. Over the years, the brand has developed various designs and styles to suit the different tastes of watch enthusiasts.

#4 Elegant design

Zenith watches stand out for their elegant and refined design. Both the exterior appearance and the inner technology of the watches are carefully designed to ensure the highest quality and aesthetics.

History of Zenith:

Zenith was founded in 1865 by Georges Favre-Jacot in Le Locle, Switzerland. In 1911, Zenith received one of the highest honors in watchmaking, the "Neuchâtel Observatory Chronometer," highlighting its recognition for outstanding precision.

In the 1960s and 1970s, Zenith experienced a period of economic uncertainty, but weathered it and was then able to introduce the revolutionary El Primero movement. Although production of the El Primero movement was briefly discontinued, it later resumed and remains a hallmark of Zenith today.

The brand has experienced various ups and downs over the years, but its capacity for technical innovation and dedication to precision have made Zenith a respected name in the world of luxury watches. The combination of traditional watchmaking and modern technology continues to establish Zenith as a leading brand in the watch industry.