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Zenith Pilot, 1952
A 1952 Zenith Pilot offers a clear window into post-war wristwatch design: compact 35 mm steel proportions, an original dial under an acrylic crystal, and restrained lug geometry that speaks to purposeful, wearable construction. Powering the watch is a manually wound caliber 126-5-6 with 15 jewels, a straightforward mechanism representative of Zenith’s mid-century watchmaking. Recently serviced, this example presents the technical clarity and historical identity that many contemporary collectors appreciate—an honest, wearable classic that complements a curated collection focused on authentic period pieces and mechanical provenance.
Watch dossier
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01Specifications+
- Brand / model
- Zenith Zenith Pilot
- Estimated production
- 1952
- Case material
- steel
- Case diameter
- 35 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 44 mm
- Thickness
- 10 mm
- Dial
- original
- Crystal
- acrylic
- Crown
- Period correct
- Strap / bracelet
- calf leather strap
- Movement
- manual
- Caliber
- 126-5-6
- Jewels
- 15
- Movement serial
- 412••••
02Service & provenance+
Last serviced: 15 June 2026
The service includes the following operations: • Disassembly of the watch • Movement overhaul: dismantling • Cleaning, reassembly and lubrication • Use of Moebius synthetic oils • Ultrasonic cleaning of the case • Reassembly of the case and the watch • Final technical and aesthetic checks
03Delivery & returns+
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