A recent addition to my collection is this automatic from Zenith. The brand needs to further introductions but it is worth noting that at one point the company was sold to the Zenith television company of the US and eventually folded until it was revived in the 1980s, with the production of perhaps its most famous model - the El Primero.
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The watch has a rather simple dial with a date complication. It is actually missing its second hand, which I don't really mind.
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Side view with the signed crown
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Case back - there are no serial numbers or other information etched here. I suspect that maybe this was over-polished.
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The other side view. There are no visible hallmarks on the case indicating if this is a gold plated watch.
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Close up of the dial
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The watch is powered by a Cal. 2542PC movement, which runs at 21,600 A/h with a potential power reserve of 46 hours. The movement dates the watch to have been made between 1964-1969.
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Another photo of the movement. I haven't had the opportunity to open the watch or have it checked. It's running quite well so I guess the check with my watch guy can wait for now. The photos of the movement came from the seller.
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Inside the case back there is something that indicates this watch to have a gold filled bezel.
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This one's another keeper. I mentioned that it's quite difficult to find vintage Zenith watches in good condition (even more for those in great or mint condition). More so if you're looking for bargains. The jury is out there regarding the market value for these watches but they won't come cheap especially in the Philippines. I got this cheap at perhaps 1/3 or 1/4 of the market value.
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