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The zenith Elite was the top segment of the Zenith Brand.
We serviced the watch, and it is ready to use.
Specs: English.
- 37mm
-Full 18k gold watch
- original dark black zenith strap (new)
- Watch comes with box and blank papers
- subseconds at 9 , date at 6.
- Reference 17/62.1125.680.
some more info about the outstanding caliber 680:
Cal. 680 is a compact automatic movement from Zenith. It features small seconds at 9:00 and a date window at 3:00 (typically) or 4:30.
Cal. 680 was introduced at the Basel Fair in 1994 to power the new Elite “Série 6” line, with initial watches bearing the inscription, “Automatic 680” on the dial. These watches were introduced alongside the revived Zenith El Primero and formed the basis for the rebirth of the company in the modern era. Most featured a transparent caseback showing the 18K gold central winding rotor.
Cal. 680 was a modern movement for the time, with bi-directional automatic winding, 28,800 A/h operation, and 55 hours of power reserve. The small seconds subdial at 9:00 remains quite unusual, however, like this watch. The movement was widely used throughout the modern period and continues in production, despite the introduction and cancellation of the larger replacement, Cal. 6150.
Panerai used a version of Cal. 680 as their OP VII movement on some Radiomir models from 2000 through 2003.
The basic Elite movement measures 11.5 ligne (25.60 mm) diameter and most models are under 4 mm thick, despite a central automatic winding rotor and date complication. A few models used a larger main plate to move the date window outward or to support complications like a running 24 hour ring. The thinnest Elite movement is the hand-winding Cal. 650 at 2.83 mm and the thickest and most complicated is the large Cal. 687 at 6.20 mm.
Unusually, many Elite movements (apart from the 660 and 670 lines) feature small seconds at 9:00, a distinctive feature that differentiates the watches that use it. Some, however, feature central seconds, an adjustable 24 hour hand, a power reserve indicator, and other complications.
All Elite movements use an annular Glucydur balance wheel with a self-compensating balance spring and fine micrometer screw for adjustment. The automatic winding rotor is mounted on ball bearings like the ETA 2892 and originally included a tungsten carbide element for higher winding power. Most Elite movements boast 50 to 55 hours power reserve and all operate at 28,800 A/h.
Watch will be available for shipping the 27th of December according to Spanish Regulations of precious metals.
- We are passionate about watches, and we are collectors.
- Let us know your thoughts.
- We will help you buying the perfect watch for you.
- Do not hesitate to ask any info about the watch, we will be happy to assist.
- We speak English, Spanish, Italian and French.
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SHIPPING:
* We ship all watches from Madrid.
* Buyer must pay taxes if outside European Union.
* All our watches have been inspected
* We offer a return policy according to European Regulations.
* We ship the watches with DHL, express and Insured.
* Shipped with complementary watch generic box.
* Watch has been inspected by our watchmakers.
* 1 year warranty as per European Rules.
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