Zenith Compax 7342 1940s

Here’s a great example of how Zenith is and always has been a top Swiss manufacturer of more than only the El Primero chronographs. Our example is fitted with the highly regarded Zenith caliber 122, a chronograph movement with column wheel designed by Martel, a company that was absorbed by Zenith in 1960 and, prior to that date, provided movements to other manufacturers such as Universal Genève.

The watch we have here is exemplary of the quality of this manufacturer. From the 18k yellow gold case to the flawless silver dial and the Cal. 122 manual wound chronograph movement, this watch is truly stunning.

– wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference –

CASE:

• excellent overall condition, showing minor trace of use
• 3- body 18k yellow gold case with snap-on case back from casemaker A. & M. Favre & Perret
• 35 mm (without crown) / 43 mm (lug-to-lug) / 18 mm (between lugs) / 13.2 mm thick
• reference: 7342
• year: 1940s
• total weight: 43 g

MOVEMENT:

• Zenith Cal. 122 – manual wound
• professionally serviced 12/2024
• +3 sec/d / 280°

DIAL:

• original never touched silver dial in good condition
• original hands and crown

STRAP & BUCKLE:

• black leather strap fitting up to 21 cm wrist size / 2.2 mm thick
• gold plated after market buckle