1960s Zenith Zenitissimo Gold Filled Square 27.5x33.5mm 4002 HU
Ref: 4002 HU
Specification
Lugs : 18mm
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box & Papers : None
Case Material : Gold Plated
Warranty : 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty
Points of Mention
This watch is sold as "Watch Only" and, therefore, comes with no Zenith box or Zenith paperwork. It comes paired with a well-suited vintage-style 18mm leather strap and is secured by its original gold-toned signed pin buckle. The watch is from Circa 1960s and is in worn vintage condition, with light signs of age-related wear across the watch, as you can see. The watch comes with our 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty.
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The Watch
Here we have a rarely seen 1960s Zenith Zenitissimo Gold-Filled Square 27.5x33.5mm 4002 HU with a sculpted 27.5mm Gold-Filled Tonneau-shaped multi-faceted case that sits on your wrist with flat-ended lugs. Chamfered angled sides create an attractive profile, leading to a lug-to-lug length of 33.5mm and a case thickness of just 6.5mm, ensuring a comfortable fit. On the right side, a signed crown with the Zenith four-point star and a square thick “Box” crystal provides an open window looking onto an opulent two-tone champagne and silver dial. The brushed silver raised chapter ring has elegant Roman numerals in contrasting black to mark the hours; two elegant slim baton hands painted black complete this sophisticated, understated dress watch. At 12 o’clock, we have the Zenith motif and Zenitissimo at 6 o’clock. On the reverse, a snap-off brushed stainless steel case back with its serial number engraved inside a manually wound Zenith Cal. 1730, 17 jewels, beating at 21,600 beats per hour; this movement dates from 1968. The watch comes paired with a well-suited vintage-style 18mm leather strap and is secured by its original gold-toned signed pin buckle.
Personal Note
Another one from the personal collection... So many regrets already building up as I type this out, so just put me out of my misery and buy it! This 1960s Zenith is from the coolest sounding range they have made, the "Zenitissimo", it sounds like it could almost be a fancy coffee shop, though if you were to go to a fancy coffee shop, you would want the Zenitissimo on wrist whilst drinking a perfectly made Cortado... Yes, I have gotten a bit carried away with this personal note, and yes, maybe I am describing what I do while wearing this watch... Now I need a Cortado and to maybe keep the watch!
The Brand
Zenith was founded in 1865 by 22-year-old watchmaker Georges Favre-Jacot. Their manufacturing was based in Le Locle, Switzerland. Famous Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen, who was the first person to reach the South Pole in 1911 and the North Pole in 1926, wore Zenith watches on his expeditions. In 1999, Zenith was purchased by LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton), joining brands like TAG and Hublot. Zenith is one of the only Swiss manufacturers to still produce their in-house movements. Their most recognised movement is the El Primero; it was released in 1969, went into production in 1975, and was re-issued in 1986.