1976 Sterling Silver Zenith on Silver Bracelet 1885/2
Ref: 1885/2
Specification
Lugs : 17mm
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box & Papers : None
Case Material : .925 Sterling Silver
Warranty : 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty
Points of Mention
This watch is sold as "Watch only" and therefore comes with no original Zenith box or paperwork. The watch comes paired with its textured integrated 17mm .925 Silver Bracelet 1885/2, attached to the case for a perfect jewellery-like fit, with a signed jewellery clasp, it will fit up to a 6.4-inch wrist. The watch is from Circa. 1976 and is sold in worn vintage condition, but overall in very fair condition, as you can see from the photographs. Some signs of wear will be seen. The watch comes with our 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty.
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The Watch
Here we have a rare 1976 Sterling Silver Zenith with a 24mm .925 Sterling Silver case that delicately flows over your wrist with its integrated .925 Silver Bracelet 1885/2 attached to the case for a perfect jewellery-like fit. A domed crystal sits above a champagne-coloured dial, slim-applied batons painted in black mark the hours, two elegant stick hands sit centrally, and at 12 o’clock we have the Zenith motif complete this simple sophisticated dress watch. On the reverse a snap-off case back, inside a manually wound Zenith Cal. 1740, 17 jewels. The watch comes paired with its textured integrated 17mm .925 Silver Bracelet 1885/2, attached to the case for a perfect jewellery-like fit, with a signed jewellery clasp.
Personal Note
I am a huge fan of integrated bracelets, especially with a beautiful design and in .925 sterling silver like this amazing ladies' Zenith from 1976! Inside it is powered by a manually wound Zenith Cal. 1740 and features a wonderful champagne-toned dial which has aged perfectly, all cased in .925 Sterling Silver! It is like a piece of jewellery on the wrist that just so happens to have a watch attached to it.
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.