Zenith Sporto Vintage (1970s) – Unique & Automatic Skate
Lifetime authenticity guarantee
Serviced movement & 1 year warranty
International shipping
Photo taken on a 17.5 cm wrist
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The Authenticity of the Zenith Sporto Automatic (1970s)
This vintage Zenith Sporto, produced in the 1970s, is a piece that tells a story. A witness to the golden age of Swiss manufacturing, it stands out with its sleek and robust aesthetics, typical of the "sport-chic" watches of this decade.
Its 35mm steel case presents a beautiful presence on the wrist thanks to its long and angular lugs (44.5mm in height). But what immediately catches the eye is its specific striated bezel, punctuated by polished markers, offering an architectural and sophisticated play of light around the dial.
The true charm of this watch lies in its patinated dial. Time has left its mark on the silver background, creating a unique, speckled and warm texture, affectionately called "stardust" or tropical patina by collectors. Far from being a flaw, it is the irrefutable signature of its history and authenticity.
Under the hood, it is powered by a robust Zenith automatic movement, a guarantee of the brand's legendary precision marked by the star. A piece of character, delivered with its period box, for enthusiasts of Zenith vintage watches with a soul.
Why did we select it?
- Its heavily patinated dial, making this piece absolutely unique (unique piece by definition).
- Its atypical striated bezel, a strong design detail very representative of the 70s style.
- The presence of its original box, a rare accessory for a watch of this age.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Zenith
- Model: Sporto Automatic
- Estimated Year: 1970s
- Gender: Men (Wearable by a woman who likes prominent watches)
- Movement: Automatic
- Functions: Hour, Minute, Second, Date
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Case: Stainless steel (Worked bezel)
- Dimensions: 35mm (excluding crown) / 37.5mm (with crown)
- Lug to lug: 44.5mm (Beautiful wrist presence)
- Thickness: 12mm (Crystal included)
- Lug width: 17mm
- Crown: Service (Not original)
- Dial: Silver with strong patina over time (Arabic indices 6-9-12)
- Crystal: Plexiglass (Condition 8/10)
- Strap: Black leather (Buckle generic buckle)
Condition and Warranty
- General Condition: Watch with a lot of character (dial patina)
- Authenticity: Lifetime guarantee
- Mechanical Warranty: 12 months
- Water Resistance: Not waterproof (Vintage)
- Included: Invoice Atelier Victor
Mechanical warranty — 1 year
Each watch is inspected by our watchmakers before shipping. In case of a mechanism malfunction during the first year, we cover the repair.
Authenticity warranty — lifetime
If a watch turns out to be non-authentic, we will take it back and refund you in full. Without time limit.
What is not covered
- Exposure to water or humidity
- Shocks, impacts, or vibrations
- Consumable parts (strap, Crystal, crown, pushers)
- Battery replacement (quartz movements)
- Opening or disassembly of the watch by a third party
- Improper use
The accuracy of vintage watches varies according to the model, movement, and year of production. A request for accuracy improvement deemed within acceptable tolerances cannot be covered by the warranty.
Shipping fees
After-sales service is free. Shipping fees outside the United Arab Emirates remain the responsibility of the customer.
Authentication Process
Each watch is examined by our partner watchmakers before being offered for sale: verification of authenticity, checking the conformity of the components, identification of any modification or replacement of original parts.
If any element has been replaced during the life of the watch (dial, hands, crown, Crystal, strap), we systematically indicate it in the product sheet. You buy knowing the exact history of your piece.
Certificate of Authenticity
Your Atelier Victor invoice serves as a certificate of authenticity: it attests to the origin and conformity of the piece, and is covered by our lifetime authenticity guarantee — if a piece sold by Atelier Victor were found to be non-authentic, it would be fully refunded, with no time limit.
We accept several payment methods:
- Bank card (Visa, Mastercard — American Express not accepted)
- Bank transfer (AED, EUR, USD)
- Cryptocurrency (USDT, USDC)
- PayPal
Other currencies accepted upon request. Exchange fees of approximately 3% may apply.
A 3% discount is granted for any payment by bank transfer starting from €1,000.
Does the strap not suit you? Add the strap of your choice to your order: we will fit it to your watch before shipment, at no fitting charge.
International Shipping
Shipped within 48 to 72 business hours by DHL Express or an equivalent carrier depending on the destination. Delivery in 2 to 6 business days. Each shipment is insured and delivered against signature.
- Free delivery from €1,000 of purchase, as well as on the Jewelry Atelier Victor
- Tracking number sent as soon as the shipment is dispatched
- For certain destinations, delivery may be made to a secure collection point in order to guarantee the integrity of the shipment
Pickup in Dubai
Hand delivery by appointment in Downtown, Dubai. Make an appointment.
Taxes and Customs
The shipping origin is indicated on each product sheet. If the delivery country differs from the shipping country, customs duties and taxes may apply upon receipt, at the buyer's expense. In exceptional situations, customs checks may extend the delivery time, regardless of our wishes and those of the carrier.
For full details, please consult our shipping policy.
FINAL SALES
All sales are final: no return, exchange, or cancellation is accepted after order confirmation. Each piece is authenticated, inspected, and described in detail before being offered for sale.
BEFORE PURCHASE
Our advisors remain at your disposal for any questions and can send you additional photographs or videos upon simple request, by email or on WhatsApp.
NON-CONFORMING ITEM
In the exceptional case of an item that does not match its listing, please notify us within 72 hours: it will be eligible for a refund or an exchange. If the parcel shows damage upon delivery, it should be refused or its opening filmed continuously.
For full details, please consult our return policy.
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Authenticated, checked, and photographed by us. As all sales are final, our team remains available 7 days a week on WhatsApp to answer your questions, share additional photos or a video of the piece in hand — so that your choice can be made with complete peace of mind.
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