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Model:	Zenith Defy	Last Scraped:	Dec. 30, 2024, 3:47 a.m.
Username:	STARSTELLA	Location:	Unknown
Email:	Unknown	Feedback:	19 Reviews (100% )

I am 110% sure this isn't the time or even likely the place to sell or trade these gems, but I feel it's the time to stir up my collection a bit.

I can take a ton of pics of these for anyone genuinely interested. If you're here, I presume you understand what these are. Both original Gerald Genta designed cases from the late 60s and early 70s respectively. THESE are the watches which inspired the $7500.00 Zenith Revival series. Both have the Zenith iconic "bronze" dials. To me they have a slight OD tint to them.. might just be my eye though

The Plongeur was just serviced by the legendary Jack at IW. The case case been lightly refinished... PROFESSIONALLY. all edges are very sharp and crisp. NO ROUNDED CORNERS! Dial has some very mild patina. not much. The bezel insert is PERFECT. These always look like hell. Will ship on an aftermarket Forestner bracelet. (I actually swap the bracelets back and forth between the two models. INCLUDES ORIGINAL BOX!

I price this at a very modest $4000.00 considering its rarity and condition.

The classic Defy is really fantastic as well. I rescued this from the estate sale of the late father of my actual watchmaker... funny story. case has been cleaned up. BRAND NEW factory crystal installed. Dial is immaculate. no patina. fresh service. Circa 1971

$1500 shipped seems to be on the lower side of the market.

Trades? Well I'd really prefer to trade 2 for one because my matchbox needs the real estate but I'm willing to entertain offers on each +/- cash.

Top of my list would be a ZRC Series 2 or 3. Thats a tall order for sure.

Other things I'd like to see in my box in the future... Speedy Pro, Speedy racing and or triple date. Most Tudor pieces, Maybe an Explorer, OP or budget stainless DJ, Modern ZRC/Triton, Cartier, Heuer/Tag Heuer Chronos, Panerai 38mm Due other 40mm Pams considered...You get the idea.. 36-42mm tops in most cases. auto/HW stainless or solid gold only. Please no PVD/DLC or plating.

Price: $1.00

First Posted:	3 days ago	# of Reposts:	2
Starting Price:	$4,000	Price Change:	same price

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First Posted	3 days ago	FSOT VINTAGE Zenith Defy Plongeur & Classic Defy		$4,000
Price Change	3 days ago	FSOT VINTAGE Zenith Defy Ploongeur & Classic Defy		$5,500

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Starstella - Great seller - deal with confidence!

Kevin is great to deal with - straight shooter and quick ship. Would definitely buy from him again.
By Tad the Rad Dad May 24, 2020, 3:52 p.m. on WatchUSeek
Super STARSTELLA deal. Kev is the man.

Bought a strap from Kevin, and done multiple previous deals with him. Great guy all around, great strap. Goes without saying, but deal with him in confidence. Thanks, Keith Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
By bettenco March 9, 2020, 5:46 p.m. on WatchUSeek
Starstella- smooth transaction!

I sold a watch to Starstella and everything went as smooth as can be. We reached a price and payment was instant. He was great to deal with the whole time! Enjoy your new timepiece, buddy! Highly recommended! A+++ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
By biokeys87 Dec. 30, 2019, 10:54 p.m. on WatchUSeek
Great trade with STARSTELLA

I completed a trade with STARSTELLA and all was smooth and fast. This is not the first one and will not be the last. It is nice when you can do a trade with confidence and certainly and STARSTELLA being a WIS and a gentleman can certainly make that happen.
By carlowus Nov. 30, 2019, 4:34 p.m. on WatchUSeek
STARSTELLA is a Great Seller!

Received the item from STARSTELLA. It was as described and shipping was fast. Communication was very pleasant. Buy with confidence!
By Alpineboy Sept. 7, 2019, 9:45 a.m. on WatchUSeek

Highest:	$10,500	Lowest:	$310
Median:	$5,225.00	Std. Dev:	±$2,156.75

Estimated Private Party Value $4,375 — $6,950


	Established:	1865
	Website:	http://www.zenith-watches.com/
	Country of Origin:	Switzerland

Zenith SA is a Swiss luxury watchmaker. The company was started in 1865 by Georges Favre-Jacot at the age of 22, in Le Locle in the canton of Neuchâtel. Zenith was purchased by LVMH in November 1999, becoming one of several brands in their watch and jewellery division. Jean-Claude Biver became Interim CEO in 2017, replaced CEO Aldo Magada, who replaced Jean-Frédéric Dufour in 2014.

Zenith has a long reputation for the quality and precision of their watches. It is one of the Swiss watch manufacturers that still produce their own movements in-house.

The El Primero calibre, which was first released in 1969, and still produced today, was one of the first automatic chronograph movements and has a frequency of 36,000 alternations per hour (5 Hz). This high rate allows a resolution of 1⁄10 of a second and a potential for greater positional accuracy over the more common standard frequency of 28,800 alternations per hour (4 Hz). The El Primero was honoured with a 2012 release of the El Primero Stratos Flyback Striking 10th, limited to 1,969 pieces (in honour of the original 1969 release date), that housed the same 36,000 vph movement and a sub-dial measuring in tenths of a second to make a complete rotation every ten seconds.

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