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).
