Pocket Watch: 1930s Art Deco Zenith Pocket Watch

The watch has 15-jewel calibre 18.28.1.P.E stem-winding movement which is working nicely. This movement was launched in 1905 and was in production right up until 1982. The movement is fully signed and it has the serial number 65399. This low number tells us that the watch was assembled in the French Zenith factory in Besancon which is near to the Swiss border. This factory was established in 1923 and worked alongside the Swiss Zenith factory. The French arm had their own serial number system although it is estimated that numbers never reached one million. The records have been destroyed so unfortunately there is no dating system as there is with Zenith’s Swiss watches. The movement is protected by an inner hinged cover which has some scratching where a tool has slipped in the past. The watch measures 47mm diameter excluding the winding stem and the loop. The case is chrome plated and it has an Art Deco design to the hinged case back. The case is in good condition, light surface marking and a hint of unevenness to the back but nothing too serious at all. The inside of the case back has the Zenith logo. The acrylic lens is in good condition. The signed dial is in lovely condition with handsome original hands. The watch comes in a new presentation box. All prices include UK postage (excluding Northern Ireland). Some countries do not allow the importation of antiques / watches / precious metals. Please contact us prior to placing an order if you are unsure about your country and we can check this for you. The international buyer is responsible for paying any import duties and taxes. All of our watches are checked over before listing and are also checked for accuracy which is usually within around +/- two to three minutes over 24 hours (unless otherwise stated), which is considered respectable for a vintage watch. We are a Vat registered company and all purchases are covered by Consumer Regulations. Credit / debit card purchases can be made over the telephone on 01386 750238 or you can proceed via the red 'Buy Now' button on each listing page. We are an on-line only business and do not have facilities for callers. Our offices are open from Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. With regards to appraisals / valuations, we receive a huge number of information requests each day and unfortunately do not have the manpower to deal with them all individually. Our advice would be to contact a local auctioneer for a full appraisal.