On the highly sought after bracelet, this high beat Zenith Respirator AF/P is a funky design that stands out. Model reference 6680
HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?
The Zenith Respirator, in this guise, was produced only between 1969 and 1971. That gives us a very tight window to date this too.
CONDITION
The Respirator was, and remains, a natural competitor to the Omega Dynamic of the same period. Both are distinctive, not round, quality pieces from very well respected Swiss manufacturers. If you wanted the oval design, you bought the Omega. But if you liked the square design then the Respirator would be your preferred choice. This model was launched in the same year as the Heuer Monaco, but this is a more comfortable wear as the case is a couple of millimetres smaller and slimmer. Inside the two piece case is a Zenith calibre 405, which like it’s El Primero cousin, runs at 36,600 bph. This allows a very smooth second hand sweep. You can also semi quickset the day of the week, and quickset the date. It is running well, but we have not been able to take photos due to not having the correct tool to open the case (explained in the video). That is a shame, as there are a few marks on the dial and date wheel that might clean off. The case is cosmetically very good, with crisp edges and the signed crown still fitted. The bracelet is quite long and our sister website, SpareLinks.com, may have extra links if required. The bracelet has been cleaned in our ultrasonic bath, and is very rare to find – most of these are fitted with leather straps, which with 24mm lugs doesn’t always look great.
This watch will be supplied with our branded presentation box and our Certificate of Authenticity.
Please see the HD video for more detail. All photos and videos are part of the description and are of the actual watch unless mentioned. We do not photoshop any pictures, and the images are copyright of birthyearwatches.com and should not be used without permission.
SIZE
Width with crown 38.3 mm
Width without crown 36.2 mm
Between lugs 24 mm
Lug to lug length 35.0 mm
Case Thickness 10.5 mm
Bracelet will fit a maximum wrist size of 198 mm. The bracelet can be sized for you if you give us your wrist size when placing the order.
All sizes are approximate.
Included with this watch is a 3 month guarantee and free delivery to UK addresses. If you live outside the UK we can still deliver to most countries. Please see our Worldwide Shipping information, or Contact Us. Payment can be made by most credit or debit cards, bank transfer or PayPal.
From 1st September 2021 we will be planting a tree for every watch we sell, working with the International Tree Foundation (Est 1922) to make this business positive on carbon. By buying anything pre owned you are effectively reusing what already exists, but this takes it further and makes us feel good.