Rare Vintage 1940s ZEILA ANKER Military WW2 Tank Watch Stainless Steel Cal. 580
A True Survivor: 1940s Vintage Zeila Anker Mechanical Timepiece
For your consideration is this exceptional example of mid-century European horology. This Zeila Anker dates back to the late 1930s to early 1940s, embodying the rugged and functional "Military/Field" aesthetic of the WWII era.
Key Highlights for Collectors:
Case Material: Stainless Steel. The case remains sharp with original geometric lines, showing honest vintage character.
Design: Iconic "Tank" profile with a strong presence. Features Fixed Lugs (soldered bars), a hallmark of authentic field watches from this period, designed for maximum durability.
Dial & Hands: Beautifully aged original dial Bi-color with a "Railroad" minute track and a classic sub-second dial at 6 o'clock. Bold Arabic numerals and original blued/darkened hands.
Movement: Powered by the robust Caliber 580 manual wind movement (15 Jewels). A clean, high-grade mechanical heart that is currently ticking and holding time.
Specifications:
Dimensions: 28 mm (width excluding crown) x 37 mm (lug-to-lug).
Movement: Manual Wind, Cal. 580. Alpina?
Lugs: Fixed (Military style).
Crystal: Vintage acrylic, well-preserved.
Condition:
This watch is in remarkable original condition for its age.
Don't miss the chance to own a piece of history. Perfect for collectors of WWII-era watches and rare European brands.
Condition & Media: Sold exactly as shown. Review all pictures carefully; they form an integral part of the description and represent cosmetic condition.
⚠️ CRITICAL MOVEMENTS GUIDE & BUYER AGREEMENT:
⚙️ MANUAL WINDING: NO BATTERY. Powered by mainspring. Wind crown clockwise (15-20 turns) until you feel natural resistance. Do not force it. Rewind every 24-36h.
🔄 AUTOMATIC WATCHES: NO BATTERY. Powered by wrist movement. Arrives stopped due to transit. Shake gently for 30-60 seconds to start, then wear regularly.
🔋 QUARTZ WATCHES: Powered by battery. Fresh battery installed before shipping.
⏱️ VINTAGE ACCURACY & SERVICE: This is a 30-90 year old historic collectible, NOT modern quartz. Daily variance up to +/- 3 to 5 minutes is standard and expected. All timepieces are professionally inspected, tested, and serviced when necessary before listing. However, due to their antique nature, future routine maintenance or fine calibration over time remains the buyer's responsibility. Vintage watches have ZERO water resistance; keep away from moisture.
🚫 FRAUD PROTECTION: False returns (e.g. "defective" due to normal vintage variance or lack of battery) will be immediately reported to eBay as policy abuse.
💼 Selling Policy: All sales final. Ask questions BEFORE bidding/offering. If an item arrives damaged, contact us immediately to arrange a return.
✈️ Shipping & Customs Terms:
• Origin: Shipped from Ukraine via registered AirMail with tracking. Despite the war, our postal system works reliably and securely.
• Delivery: Due to wartime logistics and customs, shipping may take longer. We deeply appreciate your patience and support.
• Duties: Import taxes and fees are the sole responsibility of the buyer.
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