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Zenith, Ref: 15 N.S.I, Original 40 mm "SPECIAL" Military Pilot's Watch, Circa 1930. ...
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Description
Zenith, Ref: 15 N.S.I, Original 40 mm "SPECIAL" Military Pilot's Watch, Circa 1930Case: 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.
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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".
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.
Auction Info
2018 May 1 Watches & Fine Timepieces Signature Auction - New York #5363 (go to Auction Home page)
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