Zenith - Unknown - 3034906 - 1900-1949

Overview
This is an attractive early Zenith Swiss mechanical pocket watch, showing the strong character of early 20th-century European watchmaking. The white enamel dial is fitted with large black Arabic numerals, a subsidiary seconds register at 6 o’clock and elegant gilt decorative hands, creating a refined and distinctly antique appearance. The 0.800 silver case features fine engine-turned decoration, while inside is a visually impressive gilt Zenith 15-jewel mechanical movement with a compensated balance and Breguet hairspring.
The most notable highlights are the Zenith heritage, the 0.800 silver case and the attractive gilt 15-jewel movement with compensated balance and Breguet hairspring.
Technical and condition details
Brand: Zenith
Type: Mechanical pocket watch
Approximate period: Early 20th century to the 1920s
Winding: Manual crown winding
Function: Hours, minutes and subsidiary seconds. Running when tested. No long-term accuracy test has been performed.
Dial layout: Central hour and minute hands with subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock and outer minute track
Dial: White enamel dial with large black Arabic numerals, gilt decorative hands and Zenith signature. The layout is well balanced and displays the classic character of an early Swiss pocket watch.
Case: 0.800 silver open-face case with fine engine-turned decoration and a shield-shaped cartouche. The inner case is clearly marked 0.800 and carries the Zenith hallmark.
Movement: Zenith-signed mechanical movement, movement number approximately 2292700. The movement features an attractive gilt finish and 15 jewels. The inner dust cover is engraved Grand Prix Paris 1900, Ancre, 15 Rubis, Balancier Compensé and Spiral Breguet. The traditional Swiss lever movement is fitted with a compensated balance and Breguet hairspring, making the movement one of the strongest visual and technical features of the watch.
Diameter: Approx. 51.84 mm
Weight: Approx. 96.01 g
Condition:
Overall in honest antique condition with age-related wear. The silver case shows surface scratches, edge wear, light oxidation and natural patina consistent with age, while the engine-turned decoration remains clearly visible. The white dial presents well overall with minor marks and natural signs of aging. The crown, bow and gilt details show normal wear. The movement appears complete and retains an attractive period appearance.
Collector’s highlights
- Early Zenith mechanical pocket watch with strong historical and collectible character.
- 0.800 silver case with fine engine-turned decoration and shield-shaped cartouche.
- Attractive 15-jewel gilt Zenith movement with compensated balance and Breguet hairspring.
- Inner dust cover engraved Grand Prix Paris 1900 together with traditional technical inscriptions, adding strong period character.
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