£650.00
The 1970s Zenith Surf Automatic was part of Zenith’s push into stylish, everyday automatic watches during a period when tonneau and TV-shaped cases were highly fashionable. While Zenith is best remembered for the launch of the Zenith El Primero in 1969, the company also produced a wide range of robust automatic dress and sports watches aimed at a broader market. The Surf line offered modern styling combined with Zenith’s reputation for reliable in-house mechanical movements.
This example features an attractive numeral dial with centre seconds and a gold-plated tonneau case, a distinctly 1970s design that reflected changing tastes away from traditional round watches. The curved tonneau form allowed for a larger wrist presence while maintaining comfortable proportions, and the bold Arabic numerals provided excellent legibility. Gold-plated cases became increasingly popular during the decade, offering the appearance of precious metal while remaining affordable and practical for everyday wear.
Beneath the dial, Zenith fitted one of its dependable automatic calibres, benefiting from the firm’s long-standing expertise in movement manufacture. During the 1970s, Zenith remained one of the few major Swiss houses producing its own movements in-house, a tradition dating back to the company’s founding in 1865. Watches such as this Surf Automatic represent an interesting period in Swiss watchmaking, combining quality manufacture with the distinctive styling that defines the era today.
| Case Size | 36mm (excluding crown) |
|---|---|
| Complications | No complications. |
| Delivery | Watch only. |
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