NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? 1934 BLACK STARR & FROST by Zenith Vintage Mens 14K Gold Watch - Gifted by Legendary TV Host Ed Sullivan Gifted by Iconic Hollywood TV Host - Classic & High Grade - Certificate of Authenticity Today's offering showcases this elegant and high-grade Art Deco Zenith watch gifted by legendary Hollywood TV host Ed Sullivan with original inscription on the back. The inscription reads, "To Harry - My Favorite Life Saver!! - Sincere Regards - From - Ed Sullivan - July 11, 1934." In early vintage times, Zenith Watch Co. was one of the very fine watchmakers in the world at the time, and built watches for sale mainly under their own name and but also through the premier retailers from the era. Some of Zenith's watches were retailed by Tiffany & Co. This watch was specially for Black, Starr & Frost-Gorham a prestigious New York retailer ranking with Tiffany & Co. and Cartier, the watch bears the distinguished company's name on the dial. Founded in 1810, the company is the oldest continuously operating jewelry firm in the United States; in 1962 it purchased Cartier's U.S. operation. The watch features a very classic and pleasing design with Breguet numeral dial. Quite frankly, we had to purchase the watch without being able to see who the maker was inside and thought that there was a good chance that it would be Patek Philippe because its case and dial look very much like some Patek references from the era. It has all of its original parts and is in excellent condition. We have left the case unpolished just as we received it. It comes with what appears to be the original band and buckle; they were installed on it when we acquired it. One of our watchmakers has disassembled the movement (engine) down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled the movement making it ready for immediate enjoyment; otherwise we have left the rest of the watch untouched. Detailed Appraisal: Manufacturer: Zenith Country of origin: Switzerland Date gifted: July 11, 1934 Serial no.: 2,938,901 Functions: Hours, Minutes, Subsidiary Seconds Designed for: Men Case material: 14K gold Case markings (inside): 14K, Zenith Watch Co., 327503, Switzerland Case condition: Presents as close to mint with only very light signs of previous polishing. The hallmark remains very crisp. Dimensions: 22mm diameter (excluding the crown) by 39mm long lug tip-to-tip Dial: Silver warmed to a light sepia, signed Black Starr & Frost Gorham, applied gold Breguet numerals, outer railroad minute track Please inquire if you would like it refinished. Hands: Original, gold "batons" Movement markings: Zenith Watch Co., Swiss, 17 Jewels, Adjusted to Temp; Adj. 2 Pos. Movement type: Very high grade, Zenith, manually wound, two positions adjustment and adjusted for temperatures for precision timekeeping, rhodium plated, fausses cotes decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance spring Movement jewels: 17 rubies Band: It appears to be the original band and buckle; they were installed on it when we acquired it. We also stock lizard and a variety of others straps in various prints, skins, and colors. Please ask us if you're interested. Width between lugs: 17mm Crystal: Mineral glass, excellent condition Serviced: One of our watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it making it ready for immediate enjoyment. Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an experienced team of watchmakers both of whom each have over forty years of experience and a large number of parts. Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please message us for details. Box/Papers: BOX - Watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate SKU 7782