March 06, 2009, 14:06
Steve Gossardswiss hallmarks
I know this is pretty fuzzy, but can anyone decipher these hallmarks on my old Zenith ww?
Thanks,
Steve G.
March 06, 2009, 14:07
Steve GossardOOps, I guess I'd better attach the picture...
March 06, 2009, 15:19
Gerald ZimmermannHi Steve
I think I've got the three in the center:
Left one: 925 = sterling silver
right: import mark for London
bottom: date letter 1931 if this is a 'q'
Please try better picture; write us the numbers below the DEPOSE on top, this should be a patent number.
Regards Gerald
March 07, 2009, 09:27
Steve GossardMy watchmaker, Philip, has the watch right now making a stem for it. I will look at it again as soon as I get it back. Thanks a lot, Gerald!
March 07, 2009, 17:25
Steve GossardHere is the Zenith dial-obviously needs cleaning.
March 07, 2009, 17:27
Steve GossardMaybe some astute historian can figure out a date chart by comparing the serial numbers with the hallmarks on some of these swiss pieces.
March 07, 2009, 17:29
Steve GossardAnd the movement. Can anyone identify this design for me?
March 07, 2009, 17:31
Steve GossardWhat does the little fern design in the lower right signify?
March 07, 2009, 18:54
Gerald ZimmermannSteve
The second watch can also be dated by the three marks in the center of the case back:
.925 :sterling silver
cross,diagonal :import mark of Edinburg
third mark : date letter 1929 if 'x'
Regards Gerald
March 07, 2009, 20:03
Steve GossardYes, I think it is an X, and that would be consistent with the style of watch-wire posts, etc, from that time teriod. Thanks very much!