Pink Gold Cal 135

[MMMD]

The moment I saw John Chris's new gold cal 135, it immediately found a spot on my Zenith short list. I expected it would take a bit longer than 2 1/2 months to snag one, but - thanks to a tip from Stewart H - here it is... an all-original pink gold version, slightly earlier than John Chris's watch.

Here it is with a slightly earlier steel model, from 1953-1954:

The steel watch contains a gilt, first-generation cal 135:

The gold watch contains a second-generation, rhodinated cal 135:

The movement number dates the gold watch to 1955. The same watch is depicted in the following advertisement, from a Zenith factory publication dated July 1955, celebrating five consecutive observatory competition victories for the cal 135 in the 30mm wrist chronometer category.

Here's a crummy iPhone photo of the pink 135 and some new yellow gold chums:

 

[CanberraOmega]

Stunning!

 

[Gavin]

Very nice sir. But I think you missed the memo on only one cal 135 allowed each. So which one are you going to send to me?

 

[LouS]

Oh, well done! That case is spectacular and the movement looks as if it has been well treated. And I'm acquiring a certain fondness for the patina - must be Kyle's influence.

Gavin, indulgences for multiple 135 ownership are available from me at reasonable cost. Inquire at the side door of the temple of Zenith.

 

[ulackfocus]

MMMD

Ugh! That dial is decrepit! You should be ashamed of yourself, and immediately sell that watch to me.

Cheap.

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[John Chris]

And last to chime in, being from the west coast I can't help it: A stunner!!! The shot of the new watch with its steel predecessor demonstrates what a difference the wider dial/narrower bezel makes in the same-sized case. Both are lovely. Don't know about that third one. Such a gaudy bauble - oh, wait - east coast…