Zenith - 2980976 / 1078 - 1900-1949





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Zenith antique mechanical pocket watch with a 0.800 silver case, approximately 51.98 mm diameter, manual winding movement, 15 jewels with a Breguet hairspring and compensated balance, a white dial with large black Arabic numerals and a distinctive red 13–24 hour scale, subsidiary seconds at 6, engraved Grand Prix Paris 1900 and Zenith markings on the dust cover, weight about 101 g, lug width 71 mm, reference 2980976 / 1078, period 1900–1949, in good condition with visible wear and fully working.
Description from the seller
Overview
A distinctive antique Zenith mechanical pocket watch featuring a white dial with large black Arabic numerals and a striking red 13–24 hour scale. A subsidiary seconds register is positioned at 6 o’clock, complemented by finely shaped gilt-tone hands.
The inner case is clearly marked 0.800 together with the Zenith emblem. The dust cover carries the inscriptions GRAND PRIX PARIS 1900, ZENITH, 15 RUBIS, BALANCIER COMPENSÉ and SPIRAL BREGUET, providing strong historical and collector interest.
Technical and condition details
Brand: Zenith
Type: Antique mechanical pocket watch
Winding: Manual winding
Function: Hours, minutes and subsidiary seconds. The watch is functioning normally. No long-term test has been performed.
Movement: 15-jewel mechanical movement, marked for Breguet hairspring and compensated balance
Case: 0.800 silver
Diameter: Approx. 51.98 mm
Weight: Approx. 101.68 g
The white dial remains attractive and highly legible, with particularly distinctive red 24-hour numerals. Age-related hairlines, marks and some discolouration are visible.
The silver case features fine engine-turned decoration and a central engraved monogram cartouche, with normal scratches, oxidation and wear consistent with age.
The pocket watch is accompanied by the chain shown in the photographs. The chain material has not been tested.
Collector’s highlights
Antique Zenith mechanical pocket watch
0.800 silver case
15-jewel movement with Spiral Breguet and compensated balance markings
Distinctive red 13–24 hour dial
Grand Prix Paris 1900 medal decoration and Zenith inscriptions
Large 51.98 mm case size
Photos form an important part of the description. Please review all images carefully and assess the condition accordingly.
Seller's Story
Overview
A distinctive antique Zenith mechanical pocket watch featuring a white dial with large black Arabic numerals and a striking red 13–24 hour scale. A subsidiary seconds register is positioned at 6 o’clock, complemented by finely shaped gilt-tone hands.
The inner case is clearly marked 0.800 together with the Zenith emblem. The dust cover carries the inscriptions GRAND PRIX PARIS 1900, ZENITH, 15 RUBIS, BALANCIER COMPENSÉ and SPIRAL BREGUET, providing strong historical and collector interest.
Technical and condition details
Brand: Zenith
Type: Antique mechanical pocket watch
Winding: Manual winding
Function: Hours, minutes and subsidiary seconds. The watch is functioning normally. No long-term test has been performed.
Movement: 15-jewel mechanical movement, marked for Breguet hairspring and compensated balance
Case: 0.800 silver
Diameter: Approx. 51.98 mm
Weight: Approx. 101.68 g
The white dial remains attractive and highly legible, with particularly distinctive red 24-hour numerals. Age-related hairlines, marks and some discolouration are visible.
The silver case features fine engine-turned decoration and a central engraved monogram cartouche, with normal scratches, oxidation and wear consistent with age.
The pocket watch is accompanied by the chain shown in the photographs. The chain material has not been tested.
Collector’s highlights
Antique Zenith mechanical pocket watch
0.800 silver case
15-jewel movement with Spiral Breguet and compensated balance markings
Distinctive red 13–24 hour dial
Grand Prix Paris 1900 medal decoration and Zenith inscriptions
Large 51.98 mm case size
Photos form an important part of the description. Please review all images carefully and assess the condition accordingly.

