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Zenith, Rare Compax Caliber 166 Oversize 46 mm Three Register Chronograph, circa 1940. ...

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Description

Zenith, Rare Compax Caliber 166 Oversize 46 mm Three Register Chronograph, circa 1940
Case: 46 mm, stainless steel, three body, snap back,
Dial: silvered, gold dart indexes and Arabic numerals, outer blue and black telemeter divisions, gold feuille hands, blue sub dial hands and center sweep
Movement: Zenith caliber 166, Geneva line damaskeening, 17 jewels, manual wind
Band: crocodile, steel buckle

Condition Report*: Type: Zenith, Rare Compax Caliber 166 Oversize 46 mm Three Register Chronograph, circa 1940
Dial: silvered, gold dart indexes and Arabic numerals, outer blue and black telemeter divisions
Hands: gold feuille hands, blue sub dial hands and center sweep
Metal: stainless steel
Case Info: three body, snap back,
Case Width: 46 mm
Crystal: acrylic
Watch Movement: Zenith caliber 166, Geneva line damaskeening, 17 jewels, manual wind
Band: crocodile, steel buckle
Condition: The dial is exceptional. Case is very good. Some strap rub visible on the case back. Tiny nick on the lower right lug. Center sweep hand is resetting past "zero" otherwise movement runs and sets as it should. Heritage does not guarantee timekeeping accuracy. We always recommend servicing for daily use and timekeeping accuracy.
*Heritage Auctions strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Heritage regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact, and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "AS IS".

Auction Info

2025 November 20 Watches & Fine Timepieces Signature® Auction #5574 (go to Auction Home page)
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20th Thursday 10:50 am CT
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20th Thursday
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