Zenith - Calatrava - χωρίς τιμή ασφαλείας - Γυναίκες - 1950-1959

Zenith Ladies – Vintage Swiss Mechanical Dress Watch – Gold Plated – 21 mm

Elegant Vintage Ladies Timepiece from One of Switzerland’s Most Prestigious Watchmakers

Offered for auction is a refined and charming vintage Zenith ladies watch, featuring a classic gold-plated case, delicate proportions, and an elegant silver dial beautifully enriched by natural age patina developed over the decades.

This watch represents the understated sophistication of mid-century Swiss watchmaking, where elegance, mechanical precision, and timeless proportions defined true luxury.

Technical Details

Brand: Zenith

Movement: Swiss mechanical movement

Functions:

Hours
Minutes

Case Material: Gold-plated case
Case Diameter: 21 mm

Crystal: Acryl crystal

Dial: Silver dial with authentic vintage patina and applied hour markers

Water Resistance: Untested for water resistance

Strap: Generic red leather strap
Wrist Size: Fits up to approx. 17 cm

Condition: Grade B
The watch shows visible traces of use and aging consistent with its vintage nature and age.

Accessories: Generic box

The watch features a beautifully balanced minimalist dial, enhanced by elegant applied indexes and slim black hands that perfectly complement its refined vintage character.

Its naturally aged silver dial gives the piece a warm and authentic appearance highly appreciated by collectors of vintage Swiss watches, while the compact 21 mm gold-plated case preserves the delicate proportions typical of elegant ladies’ dress watches from the period.

The warm gold tones paired with the vivid leather strap create a sophisticated contrast that makes the watch both classic and visually distinctive.

Story & Heritage

Founded in 1865, Zenith is one of the most respected and historically important Swiss manufactures, celebrated for producing high-quality mechanical movements and elegant luxury timepieces for more than a century.

While Zenith is internationally renowned today for legendary chronographs such as the El Primero, the brand also created exceptionally refined dress watches during the mid-20th century, including elegant ladies’ models like this example.

These watches were designed during an era when elegance meant simplicity, precision, and timeless craftsmanship rather than excess. Every detail — from the delicate case proportions to the minimalist dial layout — reflects the quiet sophistication of traditional Swiss horology.

Vintage Zenith watches remain highly collectible due to the brand’s prestigious heritage, strong mechanical quality, and enduring design language.

A beautiful and elegant vintage Swiss ladies watch from one of the great names in horology.

The watch will be carefully packaged and shipped insured.

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Internal Reference Number - ITA 48