Original vintage ZENITH Pilot wristwatch, Swiss made. A rare historical timepiece produced for export to Eastern Europe / USSR, which explains the Russian-language inscriptions on the movement.

Key Features:

• Brand: Zenith

• Model: Pilot

• Movement: Mechanical, manual winding

• Jewels: 15 Jewels

• Movement marking: “15 камней” (15 jewels, in Russian)

• Case material: Silver

• Case size: Large case (oversized, typical pilot style)

• Country of origin: Switzerland

• Approx. period: 1930s–1940s

• Small seconds sub-dial

• Large onion-style crown (pilot / military design)

• Case back opens

• Leather strap (vintage, worn condition)

Condition:

• The watch is in working condition and running

• Vintage condition with visible signs of age and wear

• Dial shows natural patina consistent with age

• Case and movement are original

• No recent service history; servicing may be recommended due to age

About Russian markings:
During the first half of the 20th century, Zenith supplied watches to the Russian Empire and later to the Soviet Union. For these markets, movements were often marked in Russian, including the jewel count (“15 камней”).

The marking “ЗЧЗ” is associated with Soviet-era inspection and service practices and is commonly found on watches delivered to or serviced within the USSR.

Important Notes:

• 100% original vintage Zenith

• Rare version with Russian inscriptions

• Large silver pilot-style case

• Highly collectible for Zenith, aviation, military, and USSR-related watch collectors