Dashboard clock/Instrument panel clock - Zenith - Metal - 1950-1960 - Zenith 8 Jours Mechanical

Overview
This is a vintage Zenith 8 Jours mechanical instrument clock made in Switzerland, displaying the strong functional character associated with early professional timekeeping instruments.
The warm cream-colored dial features large Arabic numerals, distinctive open-work black hands and a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o’clock. A complete 13 to 24-hour outer scale surrounds the main dial, adding considerable visual and technical interest. Beneath 12 o’clock is a distinctive red circular indicator window, providing a striking contrast against the otherwise restrained dial.
The clock is housed in a substantial round metal mounting assembly with fixing holes, giving it the unmistakable appearance of an early panel or instrument clock. With a width of almost 94 mm and a weight of 459 grams, it has a particularly substantial presence.
The main highlights are the Zenith name, the 8 Jours eight-day design, the unusual 24-hour scale and its classic early instrument-clock construction.
Technical and condition details
Brand: Zenith
Type: Mechanical instrument clock
Origin: Switzerland
Winding: Manual winding
Power reserve: Dial marked 8 Jours, indicating an eight-day movement design
Function: Running when tested. No long-term test has been performed.
Dial layout: Central hours and minutes, subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock and an outer 13 to 24-hour scale
Dial: Warm cream-colored dial with large Arabic numerals, open-work black hands, red circular indicator beneath 12 o’clock and SWISS MADE marking near 6 o’clock
Case and construction: Round metal instrument-style housing with mounting holes and finely ridged bezel
Width: Approx. 93.77 mm
Thickness: Approx. 33.53 mm
Weight: Approx. 459 g
Condition:
Overall in good vintage condition with normal age-related wear. The metal housing and bezel show light scratches, surface wear and natural oxidation consistent with age. The dial has developed an attractive aged patina with some minor marks and discoloration, while the numerals, scales and Zenith signature remain clearly visible. The crystal shows normal signs of use. Overall, the clock retains a very authentic vintage instrument appearance.
Collector’s highlights
Zenith Swiss manufacture, offering strong historical and horological appeal.
8 Jours eight-day movement design, an important feature for a mechanical instrument clock.
Distinctive 24-hour outer scale and subsidiary seconds, creating a highly characteristic professional instrument layout.
Large approximately 94 mm format and substantial 459 g weight, giving the clock excellent presence for display and collection.
Final note
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