This triple gold Captain watch was the top model in the Zenith Pilot range – as in Pilots are beneath the Captain!
HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?
We had planned to order an Extract from the Archives for this watch, but Zenith have currently suspended this service. This would have been a very limited model, and finding information has been tricky. But based on a few factors, including the crown logo design, fashions and the clasp we think this was was made circa 1971.
CONDITION
As this watch doesn’t have a model reference in the usual Zenith formats, it could mean that it was a prototype, or that it was made for one particular market or jeweller in very limited numbers. We know Zenith did this for the Italian market in the 1980’s, but as their archive is currently closed we do not know. Once it reopens, more of this watch’s history can be unearthed.
The watch itself is in very good shape, with no damage or wear to report other than a tiny scratch on the crystal. The calibre 489 automatic movement has quick set date and is working nicely. The triple gold look on this Captain is a bold statement, but the 33mm case size and tapered bracelet allows it to not look flash. The Rolex Date would be an obvious comparison, but this is a more interesting watch and far rarer. The bracelet is quite long and our sister website, SpareLinks.com, may have extra links if required. The part of the bracelet folding claps that looks steel is actually stamped 750 for 18k white gold.
This watch will be supplied with an original but probably not original to this watch Zenith presentation box and our Certificate of Authenticity.
This watch has been checked against the Watch Register and has not been reported as lost, stolen or implicated in fraud, and a copy of that certificate will also be included.
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SIZE
Width with crown 35.3 mm
Width without crown 32.8 mm
Between lugs 18 mm
Lug to lug length 39.4 mm
Case Thickness 9.4 mm
Bracelet will fit a maximum wrist size of 193 mm. The bracelet can be sized for you if you give us your wrist size when placing the order.
All sizes are approximate. The watch is photographed on a wrist of 190mm/7.5 inches.
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.