Zenith Compax chronograph from early 1940s

Bauhaus style

Ref. 22507

1940

Zenith

Chronograph

5 200,00 €

Zenith Compax chronograph from early 1940s.

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A Rare Zenith Compax chronograph from early 1940s. Reference 22507.

Watch features a Bauhaus-inspired silvered dial with black Arabic numerals and stick-shaped blued steel hands. Chronograph is equipped with a printed telemeter scale on dial, emphasizing its functional, instrument-like design.

Stainless Enversteel case, crown, and original rectangular chronograph pushers remain in excellent condition. Case diameter measures 37.3 mm.

Zenith cal. 156H manual-wind chronograph movement is manufactured by Martel. Movement offers central chronograph seconds, 30-minute counter, and 12-hour counter in addition to standard time display. Movement is fully serviced.

Watch is fitted with a black leather strap from our own collection and a Zenith-signed steel buckle.

Watch is covered by 12-month service warranty.

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Zenith Compax chronograph from early 1940s

ZENITH – UNIVERSAL COMPAX Watch was manufactured by Universal Geneve on for Zenith in around 1940. Case back exterior bears serial number 762986, corresponding to production period between 1938 and 1941, along with reference number 22507. Chronograph movement was produced in Les Ponts-de-Martel by Martel, a specialist chronograph manufacturer. Martel patented this movement architecture in 1936. Two versions were produced: two-register variant known as Compur and three-register version known as Compax. Universal Geneve held an ownership stake in Martel and, in addition to its own production, manufactured watches for Zenith. During 1950s, Universal supplied Martel-built chronograph movements to several high-end manufacturers, including Vacheron & Constantin, Jaeger-LeCoultre, and Girard-Perregaux. ⸻ Technical Summary •Brand: Zenith •Model: Compax Chronograph •Reference: 22507 •Era: Early 1940s •Movement: Zenith cal. 156H, manual-wind chronograph (Martel) •Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, chronograph seconds, 30-minute counter, 12-hour counter, telemeter •Case: Stainless steel (Enversteel) •Case diameter: 37.3 mm •Dial: Silvered, Bauhaus design, telemeter scale •Hands: Blued steel •Pushers: Original rectangular •Strap: Black leather, aftermarket •Buckle: Zenith-signed steel •Accessories: None •Warranty: 12 months

IN FINNISH: SUOMEKSI

Harvinainen Zenith Compax kronografi 1940-luvun alusta. Ref. 22507. Bauhaus-koulukunnan mukaan suunniteltu hopeoitu kellotaulu, jossa on stick-tyyppiset sinistetyt teräs osoittimet ja mustat arabialaiset numerot. Kronografilla on tauluun maalattu telemetri-asteikko.

Ruostumaton Enversteel-teräskuori, nuppi ja alkuperäiset suorakaiteen muotoiset kronografin painimet ovat erittäin hyvässä kunnossa. Kuoren koko on 37.3 mm.

Kellossa on Martelin valmistama Zenith cal. 156H kronografikoneisto, jossa on normaalin aikanäytön lisäksi kronografin sekuntilaskuri, 30min. laskuri ja 12-tunnin laskuri.

Musta nahkaranneke on meidän omasta kokoelmasta. Ranteessa on Zenithin teräs solki.

Kellolla on 12kk huoltotakuu.

ZENITH-UNIVERSAL COMPAX

Kellon on valmistanut Universal-Geneve, Zenithin tilauksen mukaisesti n.1940. Kellon takapohjan ulkopuolella on sarjanumero 762986 joka viittaa vuosiin 1938-1941. Sarjanumeron lisäksi takapohjaan on lyöty ref. numero 22507.

Kellon koneiston on valmistanut Les-Ponts-de-Martelin kaupungissa toiminut kronografi spesialisti Martel. Martel sai patentin tälle koneistomallille vuonna 1936. Koneistosta valmistettiin kahta eri variaatiota, josta kahden rekisterin versio sai nimen Compur ja kolmen rekisterin versio Compax.

Kellovalmistaja Universal-Geneve oli Martelin osaomistaja ja Universal valmisti oman tuotantonsa lisäksi kelloja Zenith:lle. 1950-luvulla Universal toimitti Martelin valmistamia kronografikoneistoja mm. Vacheron & Constantin, Jaeger LeCoultre ja Girard Perregaux merkeille.