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Zenith, Surf

£795.00

The 1970s proved a watershed moment for the old Swiss manufacture, Zenith (founded 1865). Watch designs were bold and innovative, but producers including Zenith nearly collapsed due to what was known as the ‘quartz crisis’. Before the onset of the momentous quartz change, one of Zenith's popular designs was the Surf model.

The one on sale here is a lovely example: with a chunky, octagonal, stainless steel case with a quick-set date and a lovely, slightly two-tone dial with the outer register a shade or two darker than the silvered inner dial. It also has a Zenith integrated bracelet which is extremely comfortable on the wrist. The service history is unknown, but it is keeping great time on the timegrapher and well within vintage watch timekeeping parameters.

The excellent automatic movement powering the watch is calibre 2572 PC, which was only produced between 1975 and 1978, so the watch is nearly 50 years old but looks as fresh as a daisy.

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Zenith, Surf

£795.00

The 1970s proved a watershed moment for the old Swiss manufacture, Zenith (founded 1865). Watch designs were bold and innovative, but producers including Zenith nearly collapsed due to what was known as the ‘quartz crisis’. Before the onset of the momentous quartz change, one of Zenith's popular designs was the Surf model.

The one on sale here is a lovely example: with a chunky, octagonal, stainless steel case with a quick-set date and a lovely, slightly two-tone dial with the outer register a shade or two darker than the silvered inner dial. It also has a Zenith integrated bracelet which is extremely comfortable on the wrist. The service history is unknown, but it is keeping great time on the timegrapher and well within vintage watch timekeeping parameters.

The excellent automatic movement powering the watch is calibre 2572 PC, which was only produced between 1975 and 1978, so the watch is nearly 50 years old but looks as fresh as a daisy.

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Reference. Surf (02.0700. 380)

Year  Between 1975-78

Calibre. 2572 PC, 17 Jewels, Automatic movement, sweep seconds, date - beating at 28,800 BPH. 

Dial.  silvered dial.

Case back: screw back with ‘Surf Stainless Steel’ and case back reference

Crown signed Zenith

Bracelet. signed Zenith stainless steel 

No box or papers. Watch only.

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT:

  1. Lume only on hands but shining brightly.

  2. There are some small scratches and abrasions on the sides of the case, but case has not been polished.

MEASUREMENTS (approximate)

35.5mm diameter (excluding crown)
40mm length lug to lug
12 mm depth case from back to centre of crystal

Bracelet approx. 19cm. (It fits my 19cm wrist perfectly).

This watch comes with a 3-month warranty and free UK delivery. 

If you live outside the UK, it is your responsibility to pay any Import Tax, VAT or Customs Duty if your country requires it.  PLEASE be aware of this before placing any order as we can not be held responsible for any fees imposed by your country. We will not pay towards the cost of importing any item and we will always declare the full value of the transaction on any customs form.