FS: Zenith Kartoffel 707 Observatory Chronometer

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FS: Zenith Kartoffel 707 Observatory Chronometer

Hello Everyone,

For Sale is the Zenith Kartoffel 707 Observatory Chronometer. The movement 707 Kartoffel No. 601 was developed purely for performance for the Neuchatel Chronometer Observatory trials in 1965 and 66, a Formula 1 engine, not for sale to the public, most of them have been lost to history.

Thanks to the well known German Watch Journalist and Author Mr. Christian Pfeiffer Belli he saved this historically important movement and had it secured in a bespoke case. It is a unique piece and the only one of its type in the world.

This piece should be in a Museum but is available to worn and enjoyed.

It is a well documented piece having appeared in the authoritative tome of Manfred Rossler on Zenith:

Price: USD 8,500

Price includes FedEx shipping to your doorstep anywhere in the World.

Email: arezzo 66 @ yahoo. com (pls remove spaces)

Timepiece and myself are based in Kuwait. Payment is by Bank Wire Transfer only. The Price includes FedEx Global Priority shipping and it could take 3 to 6 days depending upon where you are based. All Sales Final.

References are available and you can always ask about me and I'm a long time member.

If there is anything I can help you with please do tell me.

Best Regards,

SALMAN

Credit and Thank You: Manfred Rossler and his book on Zenith

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FS: Zenith Kartoffel 707 Observatory Chronometer

Price Reduced to USD 6,750

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