This 36.6kbph Zenith Surf shows very little signs of ever being worn – it is still on the original Zenith strap! Model reference 01 0010 345.
HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?
Zenith stopped using Serial numbers for a while, and this watch falls into that period. The buckle and crown were used between 1970 and 2000, which is to broad to be useful. But the movement that Zenith modified was launched in 1974, and that fits the styling too.
CONDITION
Zenith collectors are going to love this! You simply do not get opportunities like this often, as zenith were a premium brand so for a watch to sit in the box for so long and not be sold is remarkable. For comparison, a new steel Zenith cost’s in excess of £5,000. This watch has very clear graining on the bezel, with the smallest ding between the bottom lugs. The sides of the case also have tiny marks. One very odd thing for a watch in this condition is a service engraving – L313 – on the rear of the top right lug. Whoever serviced the watch did a good job though, as it is running beautifully. Behind the screw down case back is a Zenith 2832 movement – this is an ETA base movement which was then upgraded by Zenith to make it a hi beat, 36,600bph movement in small numbers. You also get a quick set day and date, in the same blue as the dial. The dial has just some patina around the tritium lume plots. The leather strap is the original but looks like new, and also retains the original Zenith buckle. We doubt you will ever see a better example than this, and it would not look out of place in Zenith’s museum.
This watch will be supplied with the original presentation box, and our Certificate of Authenticity.
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SIZE
Width with crown 39.8 mm
Width without crown 37.5 mm
Between lugs 20 mm
Lug to lug length 40.7 mm
Case Thickness 11.0 mm
All sizes are approximate. The watch is photographed on a wrist of 190mm/7.5 inches.
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