Zenith 1953 - Cal 126
Vintage manual wind Zenith dress watch from 1953. Recently serviced (Oct 25)
I really love this watch and it's from my own collection which I needed to trim down. Its a beautifully preserved mid century Zenith manual wind wristwatch combining understated elegance with the mechanical precision that defined Zenith's golden era.
It embodies the refinement of post-war Swiss watchmaking. Powered by the in-house Calibre 126, a beautifully finished manual movement admired for its reliability and precision, it reflects Zenith's craftsmanship long before the El Primero era.
The dial retains it's original vintage charm with applied gilt numerals, blued hands and a subtle two-tone finish the plays beautifully in the light. The nickel plated case with a stainless steel back remains in honest condition, showing only light wear expected of a carefully worn 70 year old piece.
Movement: Zenith Cal.126 Manual Wind, 17 jewels, Swiss made
Case: 34mm nickel plated with steel case back
Strap: New vintage- style brown leather with steel pin buckle
Crystal: Acrylic
Dial: Silvered two-tone with raised gilt Arabic numerals and recessed sub-dial at 6 o'clock. Age related light patina
Serial number: 8458972
