Zenith Espada silver dial Day-Date Chronograph ref 01.0040.418 50-70 which was inspired by the

which was inspired by the vintage St Moritz watches from the brand’s back catalogue

The one-piece steel front access case is in good condition all round with no pitting or corrosion

The watch has very simple white metal hands and a blue cabochon-topped winding crown

with a smooth bezel that has good edges

The watch is fitted with a grey linen-effect dial with unusual hour markers and a warm

Zenith Espada silver dial Day-Date Chronograph ref 01.0040.418 50-70 which was inspired by theIntroduced at the dawn of the automatic chronograph era, the Zenith Espada arrived as a highly ambitious timepiece. It was not just another self winding chronographit combined a full calendar and moonphase display, placing it among the most technically complex automatic chronographs of its time. In the early 1970s, Zenith collaborated closely with Movado, and the Espada shared strong visual and technical ties with the Movado Astronic, also known as