February 22, 2007, 14:11
Jeffrey WelshZenith Automatic Chronograph Questions
I would like to find out about a Zenith El Primero Self Winding Case Ref 20.0250.400 The seller of this watch says that it is brand new, yet it was MFG in 1992?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180080623532February 22, 2007, 16:15
Jeffrey WelshWhy do you want an outside case back image? I have a picture of the back of the case, It is stainless steel!
February 22, 2007, 17:10
John ArrowoodMy two cents worth: A look at both ends of the back of the strap would be good also. If the watch has been worn the leather exposed to skin would most likely discolor somewhat, and the hole end that wraps over the buckle end would be a lighter color. I know that watches I bough new and wore a few times, especially those with brown leather bands, have a darker color on the part which was against my skin. It's way out of my league price-wise anyhow.
February 22, 2007, 21:10
Jeffrey Welshhere is the back of the casing before cleaning
February 22, 2007, 21:11
Jeffrey Welshhere is another picture, after cleaning
February 22, 2007, 23:25
Dave FreemanJeffrey,
welcome aboard.
While the Zenith you show looks to be in excellent condition there are a couple of areas I'd like to point out. (Just my own personal opinion)
1 - The sheen of the gold plated top bezel doesn't appear to have a sparkling lustre to it. I've looked at you picture under a magnifier glass on my PC screen and I'm a bit suspicious there may be very slight surface scratches on the bezel and top lugs in a number of places. This could certainly indicate it may have been lightly worn.
2 - In my opinion the inside of the leather strap indicates the strap has certainly been worn.
Overall it looks to be a very nice watch, so you'll have to be the judge of what what you think it's being sold as and what you're willing to bid for it.
February 23, 2007, 08:05
Jeffrey WelshQuestion can this watch be easily fixed by a reputable watch maker ! This Zenith was MFG in 1992 ?
February 23, 2007, 09:33
Dave FreemanJeffrey,
yes, watches of this quality and vintage can certainly be repaired or serviced.
I'm sure if you ever needed to have a watch of this type serviced you could get a number of recommendations from IHC members who may live in your region. E.G. our own Rich Kuhn is certainly very reliable and reasonable.