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Zenith 2542PC
Basic Information
| Name | Zenith 2542PC |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Zenith |
| Launch Year | 1964 |
| Caliber Family | Description 2540: manual, no second 2541: manual, sub second 2542: manual, sweep second 2542C: manual, sweep second, date 2542P: auto, sweep second 2542PC: auto, sweep second, date Related calibers Zenith 2540, Zenith 2541, Zenith 2542, Zenith 2542C, Zenith 2542P, Zenith 2542PC |
| Is COSC certified | No |
Timegrapher
Beat rate
21,600 bph
Frequency
3 Hz
Lift angle
54 degrees
Reference: healthy amplitude ≈ 270–315° fully wound (>200° at 24 h); beat error ideally < 0.5 ms.
Technical Details
| Lignes Dimensions | 11.5 ‴ |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 26 mm |
| Height | 5.65 mm |
| Further Measures | Mounting Diameter (Dm): 25.6mm Stem height (T): 2.0mm Mounting Height (F): 1.4mm |
| Power Reserve | 46 hours |
| Frequency | 21,600 vph |
| Jewels | 25 |
| Lift Angle | 54 degrees |
Complications and Specifications
| Shape | Round |
|---|---|
| Complications |
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| Shock Protection | Incabloc |
| Regulator Type | Pinned Regulator (or Index Regulator) |
| Movement Type | Automatic |
| Rotor Type | Central Rotor |
| Escapement Type | Swiss Lever |
| Control Type | Balance Wheel |
| Winding Type | Automatic (Rotor-Driven) |
| Setting Type | Stem Set (Crown Pull) |
Additional Information
| Hand Sizes | 1.30 x 0.80 x 0.20mm |
|---|---|
| Hand Count | 3 |
| Country Of Manufacture | Switzerland |
| Notes | Remarks: 1964-1969, 225000 jewel-bearing rotor ball-bearing crown wheel, beryllium bronze excenter regulator Other data: balance staff: U3478 stem: W2936 / W3378 normal / waterproof mainspring / battery: 1.20 x 10.0 x 0.10mm |
| Signature | 1967: 6413756, Zenith, Swiss Made, 25 Jewels; Incabloc |
| Import Codes |
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Compatible Parts
375 other caliber(s) share compatible parts with this caliber.
76 compatible part(s) available — Supporter feature.
Metadata
| Created At | Sep 15, 2023 |
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| Updated At | Apr 23, 2025, 11:34:28 PM |
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