Finrod Felagund
·Few weeks ago I received this Zenith, bought from its first owner.
Movement is an Excelsior Park 4 named 143-6 by Zenith and produced between 1945 and 1956, yet year of mine is unknown so far as there is no serial on movement.
Only two numbers are outside & inside the caseback but can't find a production year with it as it should be a 4XXXXXX digit to match the period...
I also wonder about originality of crown... I know Zenith also made watches without signed crown but can't tell for this model.
However crown is well proportionate and its steel shade is matching perfectly with case's steel.
Next move will be to find a nice tan/honey leather and a correct period "stellina" buckle, yet hard to find for decent price.
Any input concerning year of production and crown or whatsoever you may taught me will be greetly appreciated.
Jeremie
Movement is an Excelsior Park 4 named 143-6 by Zenith and produced between 1945 and 1956, yet year of mine is unknown so far as there is no serial on movement.
Only two numbers are outside & inside the caseback but can't find a production year with it as it should be a 4XXXXXX digit to match the period...
I also wonder about originality of crown... I know Zenith also made watches without signed crown but can't tell for this model.
However crown is well proportionate and its steel shade is matching perfectly with case's steel.
Next move will be to find a nice tan/honey leather and a correct period "stellina" buckle, yet hard to find for decent price.
Any input concerning year of production and crown or whatsoever you may taught me will be greetly appreciated.
Jeremie