Cal 88

(c): Mars Mountain

ZENITH movement cal. 88 from 1939. This is the base for the ladie's size cal 88 series. Compare it with the modernized cal 88-5-T and you'll have a typical example of the evolution of movements from the 1940's to the 1960's. Movable stud holders and shock proof balance are some of the features missing on this earlier caliber, but the plate design is the same.

This watch has a since long worn through gold plating and the back is engraved with the date 24/12 1941. Zenith has informed me that this watch was manufactured at the outbreak of WWII, in September 1939. The watch runs but will probably never be used again.