{"product_id":"montre-zenith-museum-plaqueor-cadran-bordeaux-point-dor-annees-1970","title":"Vintage Zenith Museum Gold-Plated Watch — Bordeaux Dial with Gold Dot (1970s) ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eZenith Museum — The Icon of Watch Design, in Burgundy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eZenith Museum watch\u003c\/strong\u003e features one of the most famous dials in horological history: a clean disc, with no numerals or hour markers, punctuated by a single \u003cstrong\u003egold dot at 12 o'clock\u003c\/strong\u003e symbolizing the sun at its zenith. A design by Nathan George Horwitt in 1947, so emblematic that it became the first watch dial exhibited at the \u003cstrong\u003eMuseum of Modern Art in New York\u003c\/strong\u003e — hence its “Museum” name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile this dial is now associated with Movado, its history is richer: from 1969 to the early 1980s, \u003cstrong\u003eZenith and Movado belonged to the same group\u003c\/strong\u003e. During this period, Zenith was authorized to produce Museum-dial watches signed with its name. This piece, marked \u003cem\u003eSwiss Zenith Quartz\u003c\/em\u003e, is one of those objects born from the collaboration between two major Swiss houses — a detail that makes it a collector's watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat further distinguishes this piece is its color: not the classic black, but a \u003cstrong\u003edeep, lacquered burgundy red\u003c\/strong\u003e, framed by a black outer ring and accented with two fine gold hands. A rare and dressy variation of the original design, both understated and bold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e31mm gold-plated case\u003c\/strong\u003e with an extra-thin profile (5mm) underscores the dress character of the piece, to be worn equally well by a man or a woman. Mounted on a matching \u003cstrong\u003eburgundy lizard-style strap\u003c\/strong\u003e, this \u003cstrong\u003evintage Zenith\u003c\/strong\u003e is a lesson in minimalism. Selected and authenticated by Atelier Victor. Fast and secure international shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree points to note about this piece\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMuseum dial with gold dot, 1947 Horwitt design exhibited at the MoMA — one of the most iconic watch designs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRare lacquered burgundy red variation (rather than the classic black), for a refined and distinctive character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSigned Zenith, from the Zenith-Movado era: extra-thin 5mm profile, Unisex format.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/collections\/montres-zenith-vintage\" title=\"Montres Zenith Vintage\"\u003eSee our other vintage Zenith watches →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e | \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/collections\/montres-vintage-collection-occasion-luxe\" title=\"Montres Vintage de Luxe\"\u003eSee our other luxury vintage watches →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zenith\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Museum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1970s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Switzerland (Swiss Made)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Men's and women's watch (Unisex)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zenith Quartz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-plated, round case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase back:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31mm (33mm with crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5mm (Crystal included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-plated, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lacquered burgundy with black outer ring and gold dot, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-tone, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mineral, excellent condition (9\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Burgundy lizard-style, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Gold-plated buckle, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition and warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beautiful preserved condition, close to new old stock. Original burgundy dial, gold-plated case in beautiful condition, Crystal in excellent condition (9\/10).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not guaranteed (vintage watch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifetime guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serviced movement, guaranteed for 1 year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atelier Victor invoice, protective case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original box and papers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does a Zenith bear Movado's \"Museum\" dial?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause Zenith and Movado belonged to the same watchmaking group from 1969 to the early 1980s. During this period, Zenith was authorized to produce watches with the Museum dial under its own name. A piece signed Zenith with this dial is therefore authentic and bears witness to this historic collaboration between two great Swiss maisons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Museum dial?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a design created by Nathan George Horwitt in 1947: a clean dial, without numerals, marked by a single gold dot at 12 o'clock symbolizing the sun. It was the first watch dial exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, which gave it its name.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs the burgundy dial original?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The lacquered burgundy-red dial, its black perimeter, the gold dot and the hands are original. This hue is a rare variation of the classic design, usually offered in black.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this watch suitable for a man or a woman?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth. With its 31mm extra-thin case, it is a Unisex piece, particularly elegant under a cuff.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the international delivery time?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDispatch within 48 hours, worldwide delivery in 3 to 5 days via DHL Express, insurance included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Zenith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51222107062609,"sku":"27.2010.061","price":550.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/montre-zenith-museum-plaque-or-cadran-bordeaux-point-d-or-annees-1970-atelier-victor-1.jpg?v=1780996538","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/montre-zenith-museum-plaqueor-cadran-bordeaux-point-dor-annees-1970","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}