Zenith - Classic Date - No reserve price - 27.0100.385 - Men - 1980-1989

Zenith Classic Date – Swiss Quartz – White Dial – Roman Numerals – Date - 1980-1989

An elegant vintage Zenith Classic Date, featuring a refined gold-plated case, white dial with Roman numerals and a Swiss quartz movement. The watch has a restrained, classical design typical of Zenith’s elegant timepieces from the period. Its clean white dial combines black Roman numerals with selected applied gold-tone Roman markers, a delicate dotted minute track and slim gold-tone hands.
A framed date window at 3 o’clock adds practical functionality while preserving the balanced appearance of the dial. The finely textured bezel gives the otherwise minimalist case an additional decorative detail.

Technical Details
Brand: Zenith
Model: Classic Date
Reference / Case number: 27.0010.388
Type: Vintage wristwatch
Case material: Gold plated, base metal
Case diameter: Approx. 34 mm
Case back: Stainless steel
Glass: Acrylic crystal
Dial: White
Indexes: Roman numerals, black and gold-tone details
Movement: Swiss Zenith quartz movement
Functions: Hours, minutes, date
Water resistance: Not tested
Strap: Generic brown leather strap
Wrist size: Approx. 21–22 cm
Box: Generic box included
Condition: Grade B

Condition Report
This Zenith Classic Date is in Grade B condition, with signs of age and previous use.
The gold-plated case shows scratches, marks and areas of plating wear. These signs are clearly visible in the photographs and are consistent with a vintage watch of this age. The white dial is well preserved overall, with some small age-related marks visible under close inspection. The Roman numerals, Zenith signature and minute track remain clearly legible.

The acrylic crystal shows signs of normal use and may present light scratches and surface marks.
The stainless steel case back shows scratches and wear from previous use and is marked Water Resistant – Base Metal Bezel – Stainless Steel Back, together with reference 27.0010.388.
The watch has not been tested for water resistance; therefore water resistance is not guaranteed.
Please study all photos carefully, as they are part of the description and show the actual condition of the item.

Story & Heritage
Zenith is one of Switzerland’s historic watch manufactures, founded in Le Locle in 1865. The maison became renowned for its precision movements and for maintaining a strong tradition of in-house watchmaking throughout its history.
While Zenith is particularly celebrated among collectors for its mechanical movements, its quartz watches represent another important chapter in the manufacture’s history. During the quartz era, established Swiss houses adapted to a rapidly changing watch industry while retaining the design language and finishing associated with traditional Swiss watchmaking.

This Classic Date reflects that period beautifully. Its gold-plated case, Roman numeral dial and discreet date complication embody a refined aesthetic designed to remain elegant beyond changing fashions.
A charming vintage Zenith for collectors looking for a classic Swiss watch with understated proportions, recognizable manufacture heritage and authentic period character.
Internal Reference Number - FLO-144