11th Jan, 2020 9:30 GMT/BST

Jewellery, Watches & Silver

 
  Lot 3220
 

3220

A Rare Stainless Steel Oversize Wristwatch, signed Zenith, model: Sporto, 1956, (calibre 126-6)...

A Rare Stainless Steel Oversize Wristwatch, signed Zenith, model: Sporto, 1956, (calibre 126-6) lever movement signed and numbered 4483008, movement with a glazed protection cuvette cover, cream coloured dial with Arabic numerals, seconds dial, Zenith winding crown, snap-on back numbered 9200598, inside back cover stamped with maker's mark Zenith Sporto, 36mm wide see illustration

Zenith started manufacturing their 'Sporto' line in the 1940s. This is an unusual jumbo sized case for this model.

Sold for £450
Estimated at £500 - £700


 

29.11.19 Case with surface scratches, lugs with small dents in parts, later strap and buckle, back cover with opening tool small scratches, plexi glass with small scratches, dial has slightly changed colour from the 11 o'clock position to the 8 o'clock position which is possibly due to the original lacquer aging, dial with minor scratches in parts visible under an eyeglass, hand setting and winding smoothly, movement is clean and in going order. 32mm wide without crown.

 


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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 11th Jan, 2020

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