Zenith 01.1291.360, Cal. 2572

1973 Zenith Dress Watch with Silver No-Date Dial and Applied Indexes

Elegantly proportioned at 35.5 mm with a compact 40 mm lug-to-lug, this historic wristwatch wears with understated poise. The stainless-steel case frames a silver dial free of numerals, its faceted baton indexes and slim hands delivering clean, immediate legibility without distraction. The minimalist, no-date layout preserves perfect visual symmetry, while the 18 mm lug width invites versatile pairing. A high-quality handmade leather strap complements the crisp architecture, amplifying the watch’s quiet, mid-century aesthetic and heritage character.

Caliber 2572 Manual Wind Movement — Swiss-made Precision

Inside beats Zenith’s manual wind Caliber 2572, a robust mechanical watch architecture emblematic of vintage Swiss watchmaking and prized for stable, dependable amplitude and ease of service. The movement’s efficient gear train and prudent beat behavior underpin precise, honest timekeeping suitable for regular wear. Fully serviced and ready to wear, this watch will provide reliable performance for years to come.

 Originality and Period Context

Reference 01.1291.360 represents Zenith’s early-1970s design language at its most restrained: thin bezel, disciplined dial furniture, and practical dimensions suited to modern wrists. The piece remains all-original and in excellent used condition, aligning collectible appeal with real-world versatility. In the broader 1970s landscape—when automatic movement proliferation was surging—this hand-wound example stands as a deliberate, purist choice that celebrates tactile winding and precision timekeeping.