Zenith 143-6 Yugoslavian Military Chronograph Collectors Guide

November 08, 2012

Not too long ago, I wrote an article about my Zenith 143-6. Aside from the astonishing military provenance, I got the watch because of the EP caliber inside it. Lately, Ive been increasingly involved in vintage Excelsior Park-powered chronographs. The Zenith 143-6 fit the bill, so I added it to my humble collection. I met Bosko through a different watch and another passion of mine - Angelus. It just so happened that he owned a Zenith like mine and was an expert on these things. He also wrote a Zenith 143-6 Yugoslavian Military Chronograph Collectors Guide.Bosko wrote the piece merely for himself. He was gracious enough to share it with me so that I could learn about my timepiece. Furthermore, we published a Fratello On Air podcast episode with him earlier this week. We are a community; if I benefit from something, Id love my fellow watch lovers to benefit too. So I asked, and Bosko agreed to publish his Zenith 143-6 Yugoslavian Military Chronograph Collectors Guide.Zenith 143-6In my article about my Zenith 143-6, I didn t go too deeply into the history of the watch on purpose. I wanted to leave it for the Zenith 143-6 Yugoslavian Military Chronograph Collectors Guide. Most of the things I know about this watch come from that PDF anyway. Instead, what I tried to focus on was my story with the watch. As Bosko indicates in his guide, these watches came in a batch of 2,000 pieces. That seems to be a large number, and back in the 50s, it was. In todays world, though, where big brands pump out limited editions of thousands upon thousands of pieces, it s not so substantial anymore. If we look at things from this perspective, the Zenith 143-6 should be an everyday watch. But about 70 years have passed, so finding one will be challenging. If you are lucky enough to come across one, Bosko s guide might help you understand it better.Yugoslavian Military Chronograph Collectors GuideWriting a collectors guide is not unchartered territory for me. I have done my fair share of guides in the past. First, I served as an advisor on some topics for the excellent Angelus Collectors Guide by my good friend Mr. Christoph ?hm-Khnle. Then came the Angelus Military Vintage Chronograph Collectors Guide, a passion project for me. Funnily enough, that watch bears strong design similarities to the Zenith 143-6. They come from the same era and a similar geographical location too. However, Boskos work is more of a comprehensive overview of the history and technical understanding of the Zenith 143-6. He goes as far as to dwell on Excelsior Parks past and the difference between this caliber and others. It is a must-read if you are interested in vintage chronographs or military pieces. Best of all, it is free for anyone to download.Access and download Bosko s Zenith 143-6 Collector s Guide here.Is that all?The Zenith 143-6 Yugoslavian Military Chronograph is a deep and intriguing topic. So is Bosko, the man behind the collector s guide on it. You can imagine that someone who writes such a piece must be, for the lack of a better word, passionate about timepieces in general. That s why it would be great to chat with him about watches, his Zenith, and whatever else comes up as a topic. If you haven t already, check out my recent podcast interview with Bosko. That shows you the man behind this project and helps you understand where his drive comes from. Then read the Zenith 143-6 Yugoslavian Military Chronograph Collector s Guide, enjoy it, and let us know your thoughts in the comments. Also, every collector s guide has yet to be finished. If you feel that some facts are missing or you have further info, please don t hesitate to contact me, and I ll connect you with Bosko. Happy reading.