Zenith 'Zenitissimo' Caliber 1730 Vintage Find

Ares501 - Mr Green · 2017-08-23T04:55:29Z

Ares501 - Mr Green unveils his vintage Zenith 'Zenitissimo' from 1970, featuring a Caliber 1730. Explore this rare find and its historical context.

Ares501 - Mr Green shares his latest acquisition, a vintage Zenith 'Zenitissimo' from circa 1970, discovered through Manfred Rössler's authoritative book. His post captures the thrill of finding a rare gem and offers a personal perspective on how vintage watches, despite their smaller size by modern standards, retain immense charm and historical significance.

Zenitissimo

Peril of owning outstanding book by Mr. Manfred Rössler
is that one finds so many nice little gems inside
so when you see them in wild you just take AK47 and start shooting

Another piece that unexpectedly fell into my palm or better on my wrist
As book says
"Men's wrist watch ca 1970, "Zenitissimo"
model, steel case,manual winding Caliber 1730.

Paired with some new cuff links

Very slim profile with correct crown

To be honest for today standards it wears very small on wrist more like ladies watch
but times they are a changing

Cheers
D

Key Points from the Discussion

The 'Zenitissimo' is a vintage Zenith men's wristwatch from circa 1970, featuring a steel case and a manual-winding Caliber 1730 movement.
Vintage watches like the 'Zenitissimo' often wear smaller on the wrist compared to contemporary standards, reflecting changing preferences in watch sizing over time.
The correct Zenith buckle for a watch from this era would likely feature a logo style between the 'Star' and 'Square' designs, aligning with the crown's emblem.
Discovering specific vintage models is often aided by comprehensive reference books, such as those by Manfred Rössler for Zenith, which highlight lesser-known 'gems'.

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Bounce781

Aug 23, 2017

Smallish but very handsome

crown comfort

Aug 23, 2017

that you're driving one of these??? Great little find and summer's not over yet. Perhaps more to come...? Congrats on that Zenith and yes, you're on a roll. CC

Ares501 - Mr Green

Aug 23, 2017

And I know you know who they are Cheers D

Ares501 - Mr Green

Aug 23, 2017

This summer after many years of hibernation just all stars aligned Thanks my friend stay tuned on that other forum Best D

zabreg1 Mr White

Aug 23, 2017

Nice piece, and I especially like the cuff links.

Ares501 - Mr Green

Aug 23, 2017

Full table next time we meet

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