Zenith - Clásico Vintage - 8818988 - Men - 1950-1959

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Item: VINTAGE ZENITH SOLID GOLD 18K (750) WATCH, round rose gold 36 mm case with faceted straight lugs, crown signed with the Zenith star, cream dial with applied gold Arabic numerals and small seconds at 6 with guilloché decoration; black leather strap with gold-tone ZENITH signed buckle
Reference / Edition: 1950s dress Zenith, solid 18k gold case, serial number 8818988 engraved on the back (manual-wind Zenith movement, caliber to be confirmed without opening the case)
Diameter: 36 mm (excluding crown), large size for the era
Strap: Black leather strap with gold-tone ZENITH signed buckle, +160 mm strap length
Movement: Manual wind, Zenith manufacture
Period: 1950s (approx. 1955–1960, based on case numbering)
Materials: FULL 18k SOLID GOLD CASE / 750 (case, back and lugs; not gold-filled or plated), domed acrylic crystal, cream metal dial, leather strap
Weight: 42.76 g for the complete watch with strap. Excluding strap, buckle, movement, dial and crystal, the solid 18k gold case weighs around 16–19 g, i.e., about €1,500–€1,700 just for the gold at the September 2026 quotation (18k ≈ €91/g). The reserve price is barely above the metal value: you pay for the gold and receive a 1950s Zenith manufacture watch in 36 mm as a bonus
Condition: Overall good condition for a 70-year-old piece: gold case with retained shine and minimal wear, no dents; dial with patina and some age spots (foxing) on the lower area, original numerals and hands; original crown with star; strap shows signs of use. Runs (manual-wind)
Inclusions: Only the watch with its strap; no box or documentation