Fowey River Antiques has dated this piece to the 1960s.
Outstanding Zenith extremely heavy solid 9ct gold gents wristwatch.
The watch is rare as it has the 9ct gold case and is the one favoured by JF Kennedy.
Everything about this watch is original, the dial has not been restored or retouched in any way and the winding crown with the Zenith logo is also original and the case is very heavy. It has the date set to between the four and five.
As you would expect the watch is fully marked on the dial, movement and case with a full set of hallmarks.
It comes complete with a high quality presentation box and a premium quality Hirsch black leather strap.
Zenith are one of the most exclusive watchmakers in the world and this watch certainly has that understated elegance that whispers class.
The watch measures 30mm square not including the crown so is very large.
Overall this watch is in wonderful original condition and highly sought after by collectors of Zenith also JF Kennedy memorabilia.
The watch has been fully serviced and is guaranteed to be a genuine Zenith in all respects. It has been professionally overhauled, the process is highly detailed and meticulous.
It is stripped down to its component parts and each part is examined under a microscope for signs of wear, any worn parts are replaced with genuine manufacturers parts. Each part is then thoroughly cleaned in a three stage ultrasonic cleaning process.
The movement is then fully assembled using manufacturers approved oils and lubricants and is carried out in a clean room environment. The movement is then checked and adjusted for accurate time keeping. The cases are polished and sealed.
Obviously this is not a cheap or quick process which is why our watches are sometimes a little more expensive than others but you can be assured our watches will give you reliable and dependable service and will not require further service for many years.
Fowey River Antiques has dated this piece to the 1960s.
We are traditional watchmakers who specialise in the restoration of premium vintage watches.
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Rare Original Solid 9ct Gold Zenith Kennedy Automatic Calibre 2532pc Mens Vintage Watch C1968
