Zenith - Surf Automatic - 01.1280.380 - Men - 1970-1979

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Zenith Surf Automatic, reference 01.1280.380, from the 1970s, with a 34 mm stainless steel case, automatic Zenith 2572-PC movement, crocodile leather strap, argenté dial and very good condition with minor wear.

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Refined Zenith timepiece dating from the early 1970s, a perfect example of discreet elegance and high-school Swiss mechanical craftsmanship. Zenith watches from this period represent an excellent choice for both seasoned collectors and anyone seeking a first-rate vintage piece to wear daily.

Technical Details and Features:

Brand & Model: Zenith Surf Automatic Vintage
Reference: 01.1280.380
Era: 1970s

Case: Stainless steel ("Surf Stainless Steel") 34 mm in diameter (excluding crown), lug-to-lug 40 mm, and a slim 12 mm thickness. Classic lines and perfect proportions.

Case Back: Screw-down stainless steel with external reference engraving and Zenith/Swiss logo on the inside.
Crown: Original, signed with the era's Zenith logo.
Crystal: Plexiglass in good condition.

Dial: Silvered with elegant soleil/guilloché finish, minute track, applied raised baton indices, steel hands, date at 4:30, and central seconds. Retains original tritium lume dots aged to a warm cream tone.

Movement: Mechanical automatic (manufacture) Swiss Made, Zenith caliber 2572-PC with 17 jewels and high frequency (28,800 A/h). Precise, clean, and fully functional.

Strap: Genuine emerald green Crocodile leather with a steel pin buckle.

Included: Zenith travel pouch/case (not contemporaneous with the watch).

Condition:
The watch presents in excellent original preserved condition; the photos are an integral and essential part of the description.

Shipping:
Careful packing and fast shipping with tracking via international express courier (DHL / UPS).

Refined Zenith timepiece dating from the early 1970s, a perfect example of discreet elegance and high-school Swiss mechanical craftsmanship. Zenith watches from this period represent an excellent choice for both seasoned collectors and anyone seeking a first-rate vintage piece to wear daily.

Technical Details and Features:

Brand & Model: Zenith Surf Automatic Vintage
Reference: 01.1280.380
Era: 1970s

Case: Stainless steel ("Surf Stainless Steel") 34 mm in diameter (excluding crown), lug-to-lug 40 mm, and a slim 12 mm thickness. Classic lines and perfect proportions.

Case Back: Screw-down stainless steel with external reference engraving and Zenith/Swiss logo on the inside.
Crown: Original, signed with the era's Zenith logo.
Crystal: Plexiglass in good condition.

Dial: Silvered with elegant soleil/guilloché finish, minute track, applied raised baton indices, steel hands, date at 4:30, and central seconds. Retains original tritium lume dots aged to a warm cream tone.

Movement: Mechanical automatic (manufacture) Swiss Made, Zenith caliber 2572-PC with 17 jewels and high frequency (28,800 A/h). Precise, clean, and fully functional.

Strap: Genuine emerald green Crocodile leather with a steel pin buckle.

Included: Zenith travel pouch/case (not contemporaneous with the watch).

Condition:
The watch presents in excellent original preserved condition; the photos are an integral and essential part of the description.

Shipping:
Careful packing and fast shipping with tracking via international express courier (DHL / UPS).

Details

Brand
Zenith
Gender
Men
Model
Surf Automatic
Band material
Leather
Reference number
01.1280.380
Band length
Regular (180–200 mm)
Shipped insured
Yes
Repainted dial
No
Period
1970-1979
Movement
Automatic
Dial colour
Silver
Case material
Stainless steel
Original box included
No
Original papers included
No
Case diameter
34 mm
Original warranty included
No
Condition
Very good - minor signs of wear
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