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| Posted: Sat Feb 19th, 2011 05:16 pm |
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Veritas99 3T WIS 
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Hey everyone, I excitedly posted a couple of q&ds of this watch on the Daily Wrist Check after it showed up on Thursday, but I thought it deserved its own post. May I present my 1968 Zenith 1000M Diver....  Known as an A3637, it houses a Zenith Caliber 2542 PC. The 2542 PC movement was a workhorse for Zenith in the 1960s, with over 225,000 made.  (seller's photo) You can see the date opening at 4:30, which was a signature of most Zenith watches of that time. They did make a few with a 6:00 opening and it appears that my date wheel is from the 6:00 version since the date would be square at 6 rather than 3 (still investigating that issue).  One of the neat features of this case is the inner minute markers are raised from the dial to create a three dimensional effect.  Amazingly, the lume still functions after 40+ years, although it fades quickly. I guess there's a reason they used radioactive materials back then.  The crown is original and screw down, and matches the screw down caseback.   One of the other nice features is the original Gay Freres bracelet with diver extension, which is rare to find on older Zenith watches. Every GF bracelet is stamped with the date that it was made and this one is stamped "3/68." Given that it only fits my wrist with the diver extension out, I'll probably switch to a rubber or nato strap in the future.  Final shot of my A3637  Thanks for stopping by and checking out my new watch! Mike
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| Posted: Sat Feb 19th, 2011 05:49 pm |
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stew77 Admin 
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Mike....Huge congrats on this "new" arrival!!! An absolutely sweet vintage Zenith diver!!!!!   An amazing pickup which I'm sure you will enjoy for a long time to come!
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| Posted: Sat Feb 19th, 2011 06:18 pm |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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Awesome Zenith Mike...Congrats!...love the color and the raised indices! ....does that nutlike ring around the crystal unscrew?
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| Posted: Sat Feb 19th, 2011 07:31 pm |
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FnuSnu99 3T WIS 
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WOW!!! A real beauty. And looks like it´s in good shape after all those years also, not bad. Enjoy it, and congratulations!
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| Posted: Sun Feb 20th, 2011 10:25 am |
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zepp21 3T WIS
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Awesome watch! I really like the case design and orange coloring. Very 1960's-esque and makes me want one ...changed my mind, I think it deserves two thumbs up. 
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| Posted: Sun Feb 20th, 2011 10:44 am |
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Graham 3T WIS 
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A great piece, for sure! What's not to like?!
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| Posted: Sun Feb 20th, 2011 12:02 pm |
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wardog 3T WIS
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Sweet!
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| Posted: Sun Feb 20th, 2011 03:34 pm |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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Sweet indeed, Enjoy.
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| Posted: Sun Feb 20th, 2011 04:17 pm |
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Jeep99dad 3T WIS 
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Mike this is an absolutely gorgeous piece ad quite unique as well! Wear it on good health!!
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| Posted: Sun Feb 20th, 2011 04:24 pm |
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Tony Duronio 3T WIS 
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Very very nice
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| Posted: Mon Feb 21st, 2011 06:44 am |
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exc-hulk Moderator 
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Hi Mike ! Wow !  Congrats to this beauty ! Very sweet vintage diver. Absolutely nice. Great orange bezel.
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| Posted: Mon Feb 21st, 2011 07:13 am |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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Love it. Great looking vintage diver!
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