ZentRa - Tank - χωρίς τιμή ασφαλείας - Unisex - 1950-1959

Zentra Tank – Vintage Swiss Mechanical Dress Watch – Gold Plated Rectangular Case – Small Seconds

Elegant Mid-Century Swiss Design Inspired by the Iconic Tank Aesthetic

Offered for auction is a beautiful and refined Zentra Tank, a classic Swiss vintage mechanical dress watch presented in an elegant rectangular gold-plated case inspired by the timeless “Tank” design language that defined sophisticated watchmaking throughout the mid-20th century.

With its warm golden dial, blued hands, small seconds subdial, and slim rectangular profile, this watch perfectly captures the understated elegance and Art Deco influence that made rectangular dress watches so desirable during the golden era of Swiss horology.

Technical Details

Brand: Zentra

Model: Tank

Movement: Swiss mechanical movement

Functions:

Hours
Minutes
Small seconds

Case Material: Gold plated

Case Size: 31 x 22 mm

Crystal: Acrylic glass

Dial: Golden dial with applied Arabic numerals and small seconds subdial at 6 o’clock

Case Back: Stainless steel back marked “Walzgold Doublé 20 Mikron”

Strap: Generic leather strap
Fits wrist up to approx. 20 cm

Water Resistance: Untested for water resistance

Condition: Grade B
Visible traces of use and aging consistent with the watch’s vintage age and character.

Accessories: Generic box

The watch features a beautifully proportioned rectangular case with elegant stepped lines and refined vintage aesthetics. The warm golden dial is complemented by stylized Arabic numerals and elegant blued hands, creating a timeless and highly sophisticated appearance.

Its small seconds complication positioned above 6 o’clock enhances the balance of the dial while reinforcing the traditional mechanical character of the piece.

The gold-plated case paired with the aged leather strap gives the watch a distinctly classic and authentic vintage presence on the wrist.

Story & Heritage

During the 1930s through the 1950s, rectangular “Tank-style” watches became symbols of elegance, refinement, and urban sophistication.

Inspired by the geometric Art Deco movement, these watches moved away from purely functional military designs and embraced clean architectural forms, slim cases, and harmonious proportions.

Swiss brands such as Zentra produced beautifully crafted dress watches that reflected the growing demand for elegant timepieces suitable for business, formal occasions, and everyday refined wear.

Mechanical small seconds watches from this era remain highly collectible today because they represent the purest expression of traditional watchmaking — simple, elegant, and mechanically honest.

This Zentra Tank preserves all the charm collectors seek in vintage Swiss dress watches: warm patina, elegant proportions, classic typography, and timeless mid-century character.

A refined and collectible vintage Swiss Tank-style watch with elegant Art Deco influence and beautiful mechanical charm.

The watch will be carefully packaged and shipped insured.

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Internal Reference Number - ITA 59