Zenith 20.1551.380, Cal. 2572PC

1978 Zenith Dress Watch with Yellow Dial, Luminous Hands & Gold-Plated Case

Confidently sized at 36 mm with a compact 39 mm lug-to-lug, this historic wristwatch captures late-1970s vintage Swiss watchmaking with crisp geometry and restrained detailing. The sunlit yellow dial carries non-numeral baton markers and a framed date at three, complemented by luminous hands for after-dusk readability. An 18 mm lug span welcomes fine leather straps, allowing the timepiece to transition from tailored settings to relaxed weekends while preserving its elegant, wearable profile.

1978 Zenith Automatic with Caliber 2572PC — Swiss-Made Heritage & Precision

Inside is Zenith’s mechanical watch architecture, the 2572PC automatic movement—valued for stable rate behavior, efficient winding, and straightforward serviceability. Its cadence underscores the brand’s heritage of precision timekeeping and reliability born of meticulous Swiss manufacture. Fully serviced and ready to wear, this watch will provide reliable performance for years to come.

1978 Zenith Dress Watch — Condition, Originality & Collector Context

Offered in used yet carefully preserved condition, the case retains honest lines, and the dial presents clean printing with even tone. The combination of yellow dial, luminous handset, and gold-plated case speaks to the era’s tasteful formal style—an authentically wearable, collectible example within Zenith’s late-’70s catalog that rewards regular rotation and long-term ownership.