Description: That's a legendary watch, one of the icons from Zenith! It's the Zenith De Luca Mark I in black, the most sought after by collectors from all De Luca versions! This one for sale is in NEAR NOS condition, it could be the last one like that! Zenith manufactured this reference in 1988 and 1989 in 1025 units, only. The specific reference is 01.0042.400, you can see the last picture with the data from Manfred Rossler book. The probability that another one survived in this condition to this day is very very low. There are some tiny hairlines most likely from storage. There are lots of reviews online where you can read about this legendary watch. This one is all correct, it checks all the boxes: the unmarked original crown, the dial without the 'El Primero' writing, the small logo on the caseback and the legendary A277 hands. The original bracelet is full size, it fits a 21cm wrist. It comes almost full set, it misses only the original warranty, but it has a card from an Italian boutique. It has both boxes, the instructions manual, the warranty booklet and the tag. All original and in very good condition. I bought it NOS, serviced it in 02.2024 and worn it 4 times. The movement is perfect, you can see the performance on the timegrapher, it's outstanding! The original tritium on the hands, dial and bezel insert is still active, even and strong! It's a very beautiful watch, the subdials and numbers on the bezel insert are silver, not white, but it's hard to get a good picture. That's a really unique piece and a must have for any collector! I am a real collector, buying from me assures you the quality and care. I don't sell 'as is' watches, all my watches are ready to wear and serviced, that will spare of a big expense in the coming years. Shipping will be FREE and quick with DHL Express worldwide, FULLY INSURED, you will get it in 24-48 hours in the EU. Outside the EU, you'll get it in 3-5 days. Because the cases of unpaid orders increased, ANYONE who wants to buy any of my watches MUST contact me BEFORE! No deals will be made without contact! Payment MUST be made within 4 days, otherwise I'll report it to Ebay, NO EXCEPTIONS! My watches are listed on multiple sales channels or I can sell any of them in private deals, they can be withdrawn anytime. General terms and conditions: *I describe my watches with honesty and the best of my knowledge, I want all my buyers to have a smooth, transparent and pleasant transaction. If you have questions or other requests, please ask me before you buy. I don’t accept returns, partial refunds or buyer's remorse, so, if you are not sure you want to buy one of my watches, please don’t do it. **You are buying a vintage watch, you can’t expect to look as new unless is stated in the description. Pictures are part of the description, please study them carefully! Generally speaking, the watches are looking much better in real life than in the pictures because of the camera lens which pops out details that can’t be seen with the naked eye. If it’s something misrepresented by me, just send me a message, I will really appreciate your contribution. Vintage watches are not water protected, I don’t offer any guarantee about this. Vintage mechanical watches are not running like a Quartz, please do not expect to be perfect even if they are serviced and very well taken care of. The performance on the timegrapher must not be taken as a guarantee for future functionality. Although I pack my watches very carefully, issues may appear during shipping on long distances, the most common is the watch magnetisation, but, being sensitive and complex movements, in rare occasions other adjustments should be made by an experienced watchmaker. I am not responsible of ANY customs/import taxes. ***Please refrain from making ridiculous and uneducated offers. Check the market prices first. I am a deal maker, but only with serious people.
Price: 11300 USD
Location: Bucharest
End Time: 2024-11-29T14:43:56.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Bezel Color: Black
Year Manufactured: 1980-1989
Band/Strap: Bracelet
Vintage: Yes
Case Color: Silver
Department: Men
Caseback: Solid
Watch Shape: Round
Style: Military, Pilot/Aviator, Sport
Features: Acrylic Crystal, Chronograph, Date Indicator, Limited Edition, Self-Winding, Swiss Made
Case Size: 40 mm
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Movement: Mechanical (Automatic)
With Papers: Yes
Reference Number: 01.0040.400
Brand: Zenith
Type: Wristwatch
Band Color: Silver
Customized: No
Band Material: Stainless Steel
Dial Color: Black
Model: Zenith El Primero
With Original Box/Packaging: Yes
Case Finish: Polished
With Manual/Booklet: Yes
Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
Display: Analog