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ZENITH EL PRIMERO CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH with gold-plated steel case, black dial with applied baton hour markers, date window at four o'clock. Manufacture mechanical self-winding movement. Black leather strap. Regularly running and already serviced. Comes with box and undated warranty. Case diameter mm. 40.

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ZENITH EL PRIMERO CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH with gold-plated steel case, black dial with applied baton hour markers, date window at four o'clock. Manufacture mechanical self-winding movement. Black leather strap. Regularly running and already serviced. Comes with box and undated warranty. Case diameter mm. 40.

Estimate 1 200 - 1 600 EUR
Starting price 1 000 EUR

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roma, Italy
Aste Babuino
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