Zenith

Just some pictures, the watch doesn't need an introduction :-) 'assigned' ;-) ...  

And more, I also thought about getting it. Happy that you are the winner, Bruno! Yes, a cool piece with history, and a very clean dial. Like it much more than the De Lucas. Best, Nicolas

Is not El Primero powered, correct? I'm trying to stay with El Primero powered only. My short list: 1) Rainbow black 2) Deluca (not the one with Mercedes hands) Cheers, Nilo

a 'Martel' movement, Martel was a movement manufacture. Zenith used already Martel movements many years and in 1959 they bought the Martel company.

We are talking, based on recent information, on a close relative to the El Primero. Now is very desirable. Cheers, Nilo

. . . it's closer to a contemporary Daytona than Speedmaster, in terms of rarity. Very cool, Bruno. This could be the linchpin of any Zenith collection. Impressed, Art

A special order from the Italian Army : 2500 pieces 'Zenith A.Cairelli' - Tipo CP-2 Made in 1970, only for Military use, not available for the public A.M.I. = Aeronautica Militare Italiana M.M. = Marina Militare M.M followed by a 6 digit number which was ...  

I am in permanent limbo on this one - as soon as I convince myself I will buy one, there is someone to point out quirks or faults. Last such collector (from a different forum) alluded to the fact that the reset function is finicky at best if not absent or... 

I had the opportunity of buying one and declined. 999#%^?!< !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Z' (terribly envious)

Absolutely gorgeous watch. I'm slightly jealous.

Sadly ... Not seen one in the flesh ! Great photos !

Bruno, It's correct to say that the movement of this outstanding piece is Zenith/Martel 146HP? Cheers, Nilo

Took forever to find a reliable source for the 146 differences. I will post a table on my forthcoming post for the Zenith diver. Cheers, Nilo