50s vintage watch mens Zenith Sporto manual wind 126-6 jumbo 37mm

Driven by Zenith’s celebrated in-house caliber 126-6, this vintage 1956 Sporto represents the brand’s robust mid-century tool-watch era. Due to an ongoing trademark dispute with the Zenith Radio Corporation, these models could not be officially distributed in the US market during the 1950s, making authentic European Sportos particularly sought-after by American collectors today. A hallmark feature of this line is its patented transparent acrylic inner protective cover—a clever mid-century dust and moisture shield designed to safeguard the hand-wound mechanism. Its greatest beauty and history lie in the dial, where the aging effects are magical.

Case:
o All in stainless steel, scratches all over, serial 9201973
o Fine condition with strong geometry
o 37mm without crown / 45mm lug to lug / 10mm thickness / 18mm lug width
o Plexiglass in good condition
o Original crown

Movement:
o Mechanical manual wind 126-6  - working well - photo of timegrapher

Dial & Hands:
o Untouched tropical, fantastic

Bracelet Material:
o New 18mm yellow suede with generic chromed buckle

Conclusion / Condition:
Very nice vintage Zenith in good working condition

please see photos as they are part of the description.
No box or papers, no water proof test, sold as is, any question feel free to ask…
Keep in mind that it is a vintage watch
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