Sale 1348
Geneva
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12 November 2007
Price realised
CHF 2,750
Estimate
Zenith. A fine 18K gold limited edition self-winding wristwatch with 24 hour display and date Signed Zenith, Automatic 682, Chronometre, No. 120/500, ref. 30.0010.682, movement no. 1695, manufactured in 1995 Cal. 682 nickel-finished lever movement, 26 jewels, the engine-turned silvered dial with applied gold dagger numerals on blank chapter ring, outer 24 hour display with central hand, eccentric subsidiary seconds, window for date, in circular case with reeded bezel, glazed display snap on back, 18K gold Zenith buckle, case, dial and movement signed 36 mm. diam.
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Accompanied by Zenith Guarantee dated July 1995, instruction booklet, spare plain 18K gold snap on back number 120/500, Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres Watch Rate Certificate, presentation box and outer packaging.
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