Vintage Zentra mechanical watch for restoration, 15 jewels old dial

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This lot features an antique mechanical watch from the brand Zentra, as shown in the provided image. The dial has a slightly rounded octagonal shape, with a light finish showing a marked patina and signs of wear. The inscriptions "Zentra ANCRE" and "15 RUBIS" are clearly legible in the center of the dial, indicating a traditional mechanical movement equipped with 15 jewels, characteristic of quality watches from that era.

The numbers 12, 3, 6, and 9 are applied in raised gold, as are the intermediate hour markers, adding a typical vintage touch. The hands, also gold, are baton-style. The dial shows signs of use: scratches, marks, dirt, and general wear, particularly on the lower part where an opening reveals the mechanism or the base of the watch.

The watch is presented without a visible strap, indicating either a pocket watch or a wristwatch with a missing strap. Its overall condition suggests it is a piece for restoration, ideal for refurbishment or for parts. No back, reverse, or interior is visible in the photo; only the front face is described here.

The general style, typography, and construction suggest production most likely dating from the mid-20th century, typical of mechanical watches from the vintage period (probably 1950s to 1970s). The item is photographed on a varnished wooden piece of furniture, with no additional accessories.

Condition

Used item, sold as-is for restoration. Shows signs of wear, dirt, scratches, and visible missing parts on the front face. No guaranteed function, restoration needed.

Did you know? The Zentra brand, founded in Germany in the 1920s, established itself as an important player in European mechanical watchmaking, producing many watches equipped with lever and jewel movements. 15-jewel mechanical watches were a standard for robustness and precision in the 1950s-1970s, with each jewel serving to limit wear on axles and gears.

AFW Reassurance

Careful packaging and fast shipping. Professional seller specializing in antique and vintage items.

Keywords: antique mechanical watch, watch for restoration, Zentra dial, vintage watch, 15 jewels, anchor watch, men's watch, women's watch, watch without strap, watch for repair, vintage watch, mechanical watch, Zentra 15 jewels