Vintage 9ct Gold Cushion Case Zenith

A vintage (not far off antique) 1932 9 carat gold Zenith wristwatch

The solid gold case was manufactured by Dennison, one of the late 19th and early 20th century’s leading watch case manufacturers.  Due to high import taxes on luxury goods between countries, it was not uncommon for Swiss brands such as Zenith and Omega to ship base movements to Dennison in Birmingham to set in their locally made cases

This fine example remains is wonderful condition with bold hallmarks to the case-back and, more interestingly, to the underside of the fixed lugs

The white enamel dial is in lovely condition with slight marks and features elegant luminous hands ‘sans lume’, precise Arabic numerals and a sub seconds dial at 6 o’clock

The vintage brown leather strap has plenty of life left in it and the brass buckle is in good shape 

The crown must be held in position to set the time

The Zenith signed movement runs smoothly and keeps excellent time

Case diameter- 32mm

Lug to Lug - 37mm

Lug width - 17mm

Strap length - 23cm including head