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    Zenith, Ref: 15 N.S.I, Original 40 mm "SPECIAL" Military Pilot's Watch, Circa 1930. ...

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    • Timepieces:Wristwatch, Zenith, Ref: 15 N.S.I, Original 40 mm "SPECIAL" Military Pilot's Watch, Circa 1930. ...
    • Timepieces:Wristwatch, Zenith, Ref: 15 N.S.I, Original 40 mm "SPECIAL" Military Pilot's Watch, Circa 1930. ...
    • Timepieces:Wristwatch, Zenith, Ref: 15 N.S.I, Original 40 mm "SPECIAL" Military Pilot's Watch, Circa 1930. ...
    • Timepieces:Wristwatch, Zenith, Ref: 15 N.S.I, Original 40 mm "SPECIAL" Military Pilot's Watch, Circa 1930. ...
    • Timepieces:Wristwatch, Zenith, Ref: 15 N.S.I, Original 40 mm "SPECIAL" Military Pilot's Watch, Circa 1930. ...
    Timepieces:Wristwatch, Zenith, Ref: 15 N.S.I, Original 40 mm "SPECIAL" Military Pilot's Watch, Circa 1930. ... Timepieces:Wristwatch, Zenith, Ref: 15 N.S.I, Original 40 mm "SPECIAL" Military Pilot's Watch, Circa 1930. ... Timepieces:Wristwatch, Zenith, Ref: 15 N.S.I, Original 40 mm "SPECIAL" Military Pilot's Watch, Circa 1930. ... Timepieces:Wristwatch, Zenith, Ref: 15 N.S.I, Original 40 mm "SPECIAL" Military Pilot's Watch, Circa 1930. ... Timepieces:Wristwatch, Zenith, Ref: 15 N.S.I, Original 40 mm "SPECIAL" Military Pilot's Watch, Circa 1930. ... Timepieces:Wristwatch, Zenith, Ref: 15 N.S.I, Original 40 mm "SPECIAL" Military Pilot's Watch, Circa 1930. ... View More >
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    Zenith, Ref: 15 N.S.I, Original 40 mm "SPECIAL" Military Pilot's Watch, Circa 1930
    Case: 40 mm, nickel-silver, three body, snap back case, with rotating bezel, No. 8083601
    Dial: Original black enamel, signed Zenith and "Special", luminous skeleton hands
    Movement: Zenith Caliber 15 N.S.I., 15 ligne (33.838mm) diameter manual wind movement, 15 jewel, gold-plated, 18,000 vph movement, signed Zenith, No. 2965671
    Band: Period correct Leather bund style
    Signed: Zenith on dial, movement

    This timepiece includes its Zenith Extract of the Archives, dated 8 February 2017, noting its 20 June 1930
    production date, and authenticity.
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    Condition Report*: Type: Zenith, Ref: 15 N.S.I, Original 40 mm "SPECIAL" Military Pilot's Watch, Circa 1930
    Signed: Zenith on dial, movement
    Model: "Special" Pilot watch, ref: 15 N.S.I
    Dial: Original black enamel
    Hands; Luminous skeleton
    Metal: Nickel-Silver
    Case No: 8083601
    Case Info: Three body, snap on back, rotating bezel
    Case Width: 40 mm
    Crystal: Acrylic
    Watch Movement: Zenith Caliber 15 N.S.I., 15 ligne (33.838mm) diameter manual wind movement, 4.7mm high, a cut bimetallic compensation balance-wheel with screws, counter-pressure Breguet overcoil balance spring, Zenith eccentric disc index facilitating fine adjustment, the 15 jewel gold-plated 18,000 vph movement signed Zenith and numbered 2965671
    Band: Period correct Leather bund style
    Circa: 1930
    Condition: Case is in very good original condition, with rotating bezel working correctly and pointer intact. Original dial is superb. Movement runs and operates as it should. Service is recommended.
    *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

    Auction Dates
    May, 2018
    1st Tuesday
    Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 6
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