1970s Zenith Automatic Day-Date With AF/P Movement

Why This Watch Matters

What’s cooler than a 1970s automatic Zenith? One with a burnt champagne dial and high frequency caliber.

The Full Story

This funky 1970s stainless-steel watch from Zenith is super cool. It has a heavy, brushed stainless-steel tonneau-form case with matching bracelet. The dial is a gorgeous burnt champagne color with day and date display. Furthermore, there is the "AF/P" marking at six o’clock; this stands for “Alta Frequenza Precisione,” meaning that this watch has a high frequency. Throw in a center seconds and you’re good to go. This is an example of a super cool Zenith with an unusual look.

The Fine Print

Maker: Zenith
Model: Automatic Day-Date AF/P
Reference: N/A
Year: Circa 1970s
Case No: 025 E 963
Material: Stainless steel
Dimensions: 37mm diameter; 13mm thickness
Crystal: Plexiglass
Lume: Tritium
Caliber: Automatic Caliber 405
Bracelet/Strap: Stainless-steel Zenith bracelet
Lug Width: 22mm
Box/Papers: No

What we Love and What You Should Know

This watch is in very good condition with minimal signs of aging. The case is well preserved and has minimal scratches, and the dial looks great with the exception of some light spotting throughout. The bracelet has not lost its shape and is not stretched out. The patina on the hands did not age cohesively, so the seconds hand is slightly darker. This is an unusual vintage Zenith that looks great on the wrist.