Zenith Captain calibre 2522P

A beautiful and increasingly sought-after vintage Zenith Captain, dating from the early 1960s and powered by the impressive Zenith calibre 2522P automatic movement.

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The Captain was one of Zenith’s elegant flagship models of the period, and this example has the restrained, classic design that makes these early automatic Zeniths particularly attractive to collectors. The 34 mm case has excellent vintage proportions and is m a period-correct beads-of-rice bracelet is fitred to the extra long lugs,

This combo gives the watch a very authentic 1960s appearance.

The silver dial is original and has developed natural patina over the decades. There is visible ageing around the centre of the dial and some patina to the hands, as clearly shown in the photographs. These signs of age are part of the watch’s original vintage character and will be a delight for collectors who appreciate this patina

Inside is the Zenith calibre 2522P, an important early automatic movement from the manufacture. Introduced around 1960, the 2522P was one of Zenith’s first automatic movements using a full rotating rotor. It features 28 jewels, a frequency of 18,000 vibrations per hour and a power reserve of approximately 43 hours. The calibre has central seconds and was used in high-grade Zenith models of the period, including the Captain.

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Technical details:

Brand: Zenith

Model: Captain Automatic

Movement: Zenith calibre 2522P

Winding: Automatic

Jewels: 28

Frequency: 18,000 A/h

Power reserve: approx. 43 hours

Functions: Hours, minutes and central seconds

Case diameter: approx. 34 mm excluding crown

Period: circa 1960 / early 1960s

Dial: Original silver dial with natural vintage patina

Bracelet: Period-correct beads-of-rice bracelet

Condition:

Good original worn vintage condition. The case, dial, hands and bracelet show signs of age and use consistent with a watch of this period. The dial and hands display some natural patina, particularly towards the centre of the dial, as visible in the photographs.

The movement works fine, the watch keeps time.

A very appealing early Zenith automatic, combining an elegant Captain design with the interesting and relatively uncommon 2522P calibre. An excellent choice for the collector who appreciates original vintage watches with honest ageing and period-correct details