ZENITH Super Sub Sea A3635 Diver Automatic Gay Frères Vintage 1970 Near NOS

Rare and fascinating Zenith Super Sub Sea ref. A3635, an iconic professional diver’s watch produced by Zenith between the late 1960s and early 1970s. Today, this model is particularly sought-after by collectors of vintage Zenith and professional diving watches, featuring the unmistakable 40 mm sporty case, dark sunburst dial, and inner rotating bezel with minute scale and orange numerals. The watch is in exceptional condition, near NOS, with extremely well-preserved case volumes and clearly visible finishing. The beautiful original Zenith automatic dial retains a stunning dark/black hue with a sunburst finish. The applied indexes, minute track, and characteristic orange/red sporty hands contribute to the unmistakable aesthetic of Zenith diver’s watches from this era. The inner rotating bezel is operated by the second crown and features graphics perfectly consistent with the model’s professional design. Of particular note is the rare original Gay Frères steel bracelet, complete with a diver’s extension clasp, marked Gay Frères – Swiss Made – 4/70, and ZH end pieces. This highly desirable configuration is increasingly difficult to find on the collector’s market. The watch also retains its original vintage Zenith tag and is accompanied by a vintage Zenith box, further enhancing its appeal. Inside, the Zenith caliber 2552 PC automatic movement with 23 jewels, a Swiss-made movement renowned for its robustness and reliability, is housed. The caseback bears the number 654D721. Exceptional condition, near NOS.