Zenith Sporto, Ref. 601.D.528, Cal. 2542, Men’s Dress Watch

Vintage Zenith Sporto Dress Vintage Watch from 1973. Men’s manual wind Caliber 2542 in stainless steel with a champagne dial and elegant baton indexes—refined and Swiss-made.

1973 Zenith Dress Watch with Champagne Dial in Stainless Steel

This mid-century inspired timepiece wears with understated poise at 33 mm, its C-era stainless-steel case presenting crisp lines and balanced proportions on the wrist. The dial’s warm champagne tone sets off applied faceted markers and a slender handset for excellent legibility without numerals, while the flat mineral crystal and thin bezel preserve the clean, formal silhouette associated with historic wristwatch design. An 18 mm lug span gives flexible strap options, making the watch equally at home with a handmade leather strap or a period-correct bracelet—discreet, versatile, and authentically rooted in vintage Swiss watchmaking.

1973 Zenith Manual Wind with Caliber 2542 — Swiss-Made Heritage & Precision

At its heart is a hand-wound mechanical watch movement, Zenith’s Caliber 2542, a robust architecture prized for stability and precision timekeeping. As a Swiss-made engine from a golden era of the brand’s manufacture, it offers reliable amplitude and straightforward serviceability—qualities collectors value in an everyday wearable collectible. Fully serviced and ready to wear, this watch will provide reliable performance for years to come.

1973 Zenith Sporto Dress Watch — Condition, Provenance & Collectible Significance

Presented in used but carefully preserved condition, the case retains strong geometry, and the champagne dial remains clean and even in tone with crisp printing. Within Zenith’s Sporto line of the early 1970s, this configuration exemplifies restrained European dress aesthetics—compact diameter, slim profile, and functional clarity—now sought after by enthusiasts building a heritage-focused collection. Worldwide shipping available on request.