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Veritas99
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I'm a sucker for vintage Zenith watches with odd shapes.  My latest acquisition is a NOS rectangular Zenith with 2572pc movement (01.0040.380):




The wax was still on the back and sides.  I got most of it off, but the rest is a little  stubborn. Any suggestions on how to best remove it (other than my fingernail or a toothpick)?



Despite being on the original bracelet, the only way to adjust the size is on the clasp and my wrist is just too big.   I thought I would have to put a strap on it, but fortunately Scott (Timesofplenty) reminded me I could always just use a clasp extender.



Sure enough, that did the trick:





I even managed to find a picture of it in an old Zenith catalog from 1974...


Finally on the wrist!



Thanks for stopping by!

Mike

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Very cool vintage Zenith arrival Mike (and NOS too...how do you find stuff like this?)  thumbsup.gif

Congrats and enjoy this unique and cool vintage arrival!!!

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Lovely vintage vibe to this Zenith. Gotta love that 70's Retro yet Futuristic feel. Cool piece.thumbsup.gif

BTW you can use nail polish remover to remove you NOS remnants.toon1.gif

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Really really cool. Love the '70s stuff as well.

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WOW that just too cool... even the engraving on the clasp exudes total cool... enjoy!!  

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Those Vintage Zeniths are the Best around! HANDS DOWN!!!! Great purchase my friend!

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Congrats on a awesome retro Zenith!ThumbsUp02.gif

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Really cool vintage: Congrats!
Funny Franco-English misshaped translation on your paper with "glace minérale trempée" as "glace" in French is used for "ice" or commonly for "mirror".
It should be "verre minéral trempé" in fact...

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bravo.gifNice score.Love the tv shaped case

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Congrats and enjoy!

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Unique shape & a conversation starter.Sweet..


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