2.1086 ZENITH / FAVRE-LEUBA ‘RED 12’ MILITARY TRENCH WATCH, SWISS 1926

Very interesting military watch made by ZENITH for distribution in British India via FAVRE-LEUBA Co. Remarkably large silver case with solid back for better protection, military pattern enamel dial with red ’12’, luminous hands and numerals. Valuable high-grade movement with micro-regulator, serial number corresponds the 1926 production year.

About Favre-Leuba and Zenith collaboration

In 1901, the families of the founders of Favre-Leuba and Zenith had productive business connection. In that context, Henry Auguste Favre of Favre-Leuba, who had already established a prosperous branch in Bombay, assumed responsibility for the distribution of Zenith watches on behalf of George Favre-Jacot, the founder of Zenith, across the markets of India and Burma. The collaboration between the two firms extended well into the 1960s and resulted in the production of a number of timepieces – most notably high-grade chronometers. Watches were co-signed on the dial with both the Zenith and Favre-Leuba names.

Key features

• Remarkably large 35-36 mm trench watch, advanced design with solid back for better dust/moisture protection.
• Sterling silver hallmarked numbered case with coin edge bezel, special movement holder insert with a crown guard post.
• Movement serial number 2.719.354 points to the 1926 production year.
• Letter ‘A’ on the movement tell us it’s a batch for silver casing (Argent).
• Enamel dial, standard military numerals pattern, red ’12’.
• Hands and numerals with safe lume, vintage style (relumed, no radiation).
• High quality 20mm genuine leather strap (Aviator type).
• Read about a similar Favre-Leuba – Zenith collab watch from the 1916.
• 12-month movement warranty is applied, see Terms and Conditions.