Zenith Chronograph Cal 146HP 27.0140.203

[Risto]

I've searched the web but did not find much information about this movement.
I know that 146 is Martel's movement and the HP was developed by Zenith in 60's.

But this watch is said to be from 1990:
http://www.zeitauktion.com/de/zenit...renuhr-27-0140-203-glasboden-klassiker-161087

Another old ebay sale: http://www.ebay.com/itm/ZENITH-CHRO...27-0140-203-GLASBODEN-KLASSIKER-/371717712910
Not active.

How can it be? Is it a franken?
I really like the movement, but I'm not sure about his watch.
Is it real?

Edited: Dec 20, 2016

 

[Risto]

Couple of photos here:

 

[LouS]

It's real, assembled by Zenith using old 146HP movements found in the factory.

 

[Risto]

Thanks, LouS!

Strange thing that the crown has no logo.

I wonder if the skeleton back is original or custom made?
I haven't seen any of these on any Zenith's watches beside MOM and I think those came later. This watch is the early 90's probably.

 

[Risto]

I bought it and this watch has a problem.
I don't know how serious is it.
See this video:

The chrono won't reset properly.
I wonder if I should return it to the seller or have it fixed...

 

[LouS]

That is a fixable problem. Whether you return it or not is up to you - depends on if you got it cheap enough to factor in a service an still come up with a good price, and if you like it.

 

[Risto]

Well, got it for 750$.
But it needs service and new front glass and rear cover. Also the porcelain face is cracked for some reason.

 

[Braindrain]

For $750, if all it needed was a service, I'd keep it. However, with a cracked porcelain dial, I'd be inclined to return it. (Assuming it wasn't disclosed, of course.)