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Lug spigots
I have an 18kt cased Olympic chrono dating from 1940 with lugs that have short gold spigots to hold hollow spring bars. One of the spigots broke off and it was not an easy welding task for the specialist case repairer. The repair was made more difficult because the gold lugs were hollow to save gold in manufacture. The case repair was also a gamble because the case was quite thin and may have collapsed in the necessary heat. Any way it paid off and the guy did a ssplendid job and made a new spigot. Just have to be extremely careful changing a watch strap. I was told that similar spigots were not that uncommon. Drilling out the lug for a modern spring bar was not an option.
a second Zenith joins my 1964 theme
Last year I was lucky enough to aquire my first 1964 Zenith, a 9ct gold cased 40T hand wind. I was so impressed by the quality of the movement that I have been on the lookout for an automatic Zenith from the same year ever since. A couple of weeks ago I f...
I'm chasing one with the same movement ...
But here, for sure, Zenith was never a major player (Omega ruled here during the 40-60's). Yours looks good. Nothing that a visit to your watchmaker cannot fix. . Congratulations and now you need a El Primero. Cheers, NIlo
Thanks Nilo, I agree that...
Thanks Nilo, I agree that i would like a chrono, but an el primero would mean breaking the theme. I have done it for other watches so never say never, but i would prefer a chrono from 64 i think. I've had an el primero in the past and they are great watch...
Another great one my friend !
I must admit i can't keep count of your 1964 watches .. time for me to come over and admire your collection once again. I love the case on this Zenith ... looks as if it's got a gold bezel :-) and combined with that gold colored dial it's perfectly propor...
Yep the bezel is gold...
Yep the bezel is gold as is the rest of the case. I dont have a pic of the side of the lugs, but will take one just for you my friend. G On 16 Apr 2013 21:39, "www watchprosite" *Alert from:* www:watchprosite > *Posted By:* bimbeano (registered) on April ...
Here you go, as requested,...
Here you go, as requested, a pic of the side of the lugs. Lighting is poor, but it is good enough to see the detail. Best G On 16 Apr 2013 21:39, "www watchprosite" *Alert from:* www:watchprosite > *Posted By:* bimbeano (registered) on April 16th, 2013 - ...
How come you always ..
.. find the nice stuff, i love those lugs ! Oh i know how come, you've got a legendary knowledge when it comes to watches ... . Poor Bim :-)
I'm not sure its knowledge...
I'm not sure its knowledge Bim, its more the luck of the gods. I now have 50 from 1964 and not planning on stopping :) G On 16 Apr 2013 21:54, "www watchprosite" *Alert from:* www:watchprosite > *Posted By:* bimbeano (registered) on April 16th, 2013 - 13:...
Congratulations
Wear it in health. I have to say, up until this week, I have never had a Zenith on my wrist....but as luck would have it, on Monday I met up with a good friend (Purist of course) in Stockholm and had the pleasure of putting a Zenith on my wrist for the ve...
Thanks Joe and no prizes...
Thanks Joe and no prizes for guessing who the purist with the S58 was :) I think they are a great brand, but with one hand wind and one auto i'm about done unless i find a nice chrono from 64. There are other brands i dont have such as IWC, Heuer et al so...
Thanks watchlux, I have a...
Thanks watchlux, I have a theme i try to stick too and its nice when i find such good pieces to fit into it. Lots of good things were made or started in 1964 :) Best G On 24 Apr 2013 07:53, "www watchprosite" *Alert from:* www:watchprosite > *Posted By:* ...
G,,,,,Your Zenith watches really Scream QUALITY,,,
Seriously ,,,,you have impecable taste ,,,these watches are stunning,did the lizard straps come w/ the watch???? Please enjoy ,,,they are sooooooo appealing,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Mark
Hi Mark, Generally i will...
Hi Mark, Generally i will buy a lizard strap for my dressier watches, but the auto zenith is on the strap it came on. I cant actually remember what the 40t is on. I like to think i have taste although the year i collect has a vast range of dressier gold w...
Fantastic........................
G99.............Finally we have proper proportion of watch to wrist size ,,,,,,meaning ,,in my opinion ,your watch ,,besides being exquisite, and absolutely Stunning, you have a watch that actually fits the proportion size of a wrist.....Congratulations o...
Lug spigots
I have an 18kt cased Olympic chrono dating from 1940 with lugs that have short gold spigots to hold hollow spring bars. One of the spigots broke off and it was not an easy welding task for the specialist case repairer. The repair was made more difficult b...
thanks for the information. Graham...
thanks for the information. Graham On 8 Jun 2013 11:35, "www watchprosite" *Alert from:* www:watchprosite > *Posted By:* (registered) on June 8th, 2013 - 03:35 > > *Title: Lug spigots > * > > *