Pocket Watch : WW2 Zenith Pocket Watch, 1939

The watch has a 15-jewel stem-winding movement, calibre 19-34-3-T, which is working nicely. The movement is signed with the Zenith name and it has the serial number 3,246,805 which dates it back to 1939. The movement is protected by an inner hinged cover which has the wording, ‘Grand Prix, Paris 1900’. Zenith won the prestigious Grand Prix for at this world exhibition for their exceptional precision, aesthetic beauty, and technical craftsmanship. The recognition firmly established the brand globally. This inner cover has a scratch across it. The watch measures 50mm diameter excluding the winding stem and the loop. The case is stamped as being white metal, probably nickel. It is in good condition and has the light remains of military markings to the back. The inside of the case back is signed with the Zenith logo. The acrylic lens is in good condition, as is the signed dial which includes an outer minute track with red 24 hour numbers. Some white natural light reflection showing in the main photos. The watch comes in a new presentation box. All prices include UK postage (excluding Northern Ireland). Please contact us regarding international shipping costs. 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 up to £300 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.