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imaddhatter · 10 July 2011, 06:41 AM

Just wondering if any other TRF'ers like Zenith, I went to the Time Machine yesterday just to look around and tried on the Zenith El Primero Striking 10th and I must say I do like the looks of it on my wrist. I always loved the Daytona and ever since I learned that the older Daytona movements were designed by Zenith I've come to like them as a brand as well.

Welshwatchman · 10 July 2011, 07:27 AM

The older Daytona had a Valjoux hand wound movement, then replaced with a low beat version of the classic and near legendary Zenith El Primero movement before it Rolex finally pulled its finger out and created it's own chrono movement after 40 years of dithering.

My Zeniths, gold one sold last year:

Grande-Class6.jpg

Grande-Class5.jpg

zenith1.jpg

aug09-zenithgold.jpg

bewithabob · 10 July 2011, 09:51 AM

love Zenith!

dddrees · 10 July 2011, 10:31 AM

I've always been kind of interested in a Zenith El Primero since I saw them. Maybe one day.

imaddhatter · 10 July 2011, 03:10 PM

Nice to see others out there who like Zenith as well

. BTW, I love your collection Paul, they look amazing

. Right now I'm up in the air as to what's next, I loved the Striking 10th when I tried it on, but I can't see myself getting anything until the new Explorer II comes out this fall so I can see it in the flesh before making a decision. If anyone has any pics of their Zenith's I'd love to see them

DCgator · 10 July 2011, 03:15 PM

Love Zenith; have two dress watches - an El Primero and an Elite.

drgleeds37 · 10 July 2011, 09:14 PM

I've been looking very closely at Zenith for my next aquisition. They make outstanding pieces and are a great value. I'd love to get an El Primero in yellow gold.

-Daniel

Mockingbird · 10 July 2011, 09:27 PM

I must admit that I was always attracted to them, but it wasn't until I met Mr. Dufour and discussed the brand with him as he envisioned it that I truly began to love the manufacture. The El Primero is perhaps the most historic movement of all time.

liptonnr · 11 July 2011, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bewithabob

love zenith!

x2!

Art 1 · 11 July 2011, 01:57 AM

I like them, never owned one yet.

Shade · 11 July 2011, 12:27 PM

I do like zeniths, however resale value is a bit on the bad side. But I have always adored their t-open dial and the new captain line.

htc8p · 11 July 2011, 05:16 PM

i think im ready to pull the trigger. i have chosen EP as my next chrono. i chose among daytona vs zenith vs jlc mcc2.

tt600 · 13 July 2011, 05:00 AM

have a zenith el primero chronomaster t open in rose gold- looks and feels absolutely top notch. particularly nice watching the legendary movement thrashing away through the dial cut away section.

LouS · 17 July 2011, 04:03 AM

I have a major thing for Primeros old and new

aussiewatchnut · 17 July 2011, 08:13 AM

I was looking at a Rolex but I have fallen for Zenith. Still not sure which one yet. More research needed so I will be looking for some advice soon guys when I narrow down my choices if that's O.K.

Welshwatchman · 17 July 2011, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shade

I do like zeniths, however resale value is a bit on the bad side.

Buy pre-owned and you're absolutely golden.

See my bunch above? Add them all together and there's still PLENTY of change from the price of a SS Daytona.

aussiewatchnut · 17 July 2011, 09:12 AM

Yes. I'm looking preowned. Love all of your watches. I prefer these to the open face style. Very classy watches.

huntershooter · 18 July 2011, 05:28 AM

I have a fascination with Zenith as well.
While I have nothing the likes of Lou's (kuronogurafu masuta), I have a few that are favorites:

HW El Primeros:

18K cal. 126-6:

"Elite" Diver:

LouS · 18 July 2011, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by huntershooter

(kuronogurafu masuta)

domo arigato gozaimashita

gotta get me one of them Elite Divers. They're sharp!

93 Turbo · 18 July 2011, 09:43 AM

The new Captain Dual Time looks very sharp, and retailing around $4.6K which I thought was very reasonable.

aussiewatchnut · 18 July 2011, 09:50 AM

I like them all. For me it's a matter of choosing which one to go for my first Zenith.

chestercopperpot · 18 July 2011, 03:33 PM

I love Zenith and an El P is definitely going to be my next watch purchase. They're so beautiful. I'm also looking at an old Hauer Monaco.

KarlFr · 19 July 2011, 12:21 AM

Zenith is defintely on my radar as well, for the moment just got a zenith movement

(in my daytona)

imaddhatter · 19 July 2011, 01:30 PM

I'm loving all the pics...any suggestions as to where to find them preowned?

chestercopperpot · 19 July 2011, 02:06 PM

they come up here on occasion but watchuseek and timezone have them too

blackmsport · 20 July 2011, 10:08 AM

I am a fan

love the HW

http://www.google.com.au/imgres?imgu...w=1526&bih=434

youlanyazhu · 17 September 2011, 07:30 AM

I Love EL Primero movement. I am planning to buy one, any suggestion?

cyglee · 17 September 2011, 04:28 PM

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My only non-round watch...

asadtiger · 17 September 2011, 09:05 PM

absolutely amazing watches everyone...Zenith is a real winner

anyone can see from the pics that all the nice members are sharing why we love Zenith so much ;)

aboen · 18 September 2011, 08:04 AM

I dig it a lot

10 July 2011, 06:41 AM	#1
imaddhatter "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: KJ Location: NJ/NY Watch: Sea Dweller 16600 Posts: 136	Any Zenith lovers around? Just wondering if any other TRF'ers like Zenith, I went to the Time Machine yesterday just to look around and tried on the Zenith El Primero Striking 10th and I must say I do like the looks of it on my wrist. I always loved the Daytona and ever since I learned that the older Daytona movements were designed by Zenith I've come to like them as a brand as well.

10 July 2011, 07:27 AM	#2
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	The older Daytona had a Valjoux hand wound movement, then replaced with a low beat version of the classic and near legendary Zenith El Primero movement before it Rolex finally pulled its finger out and created it's own chrono movement after 40 years of dithering. My Zeniths, gold one sold last year: Grande-Class6.jpg Grande-Class5.jpg zenith1.jpg aug09-zenithgold.jpg __________________ ..33

10 July 2011, 09:51 AM	#3
bewithabob "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Bob Location: Dallas, Texas Watch: Daytona Meteorite Posts: 3,414	love Zenith! __________________ meteor flying to Earth onto my wrist... 116509 Daytona Meteorite, 116520 Daytona Black, 116710 GMTIIC, 16013 DATEJUST, CARTIER SANTOS 100 W20090X8, IWC Big Pilot, IWC Top Gun "Everything works out in the end. If it hasn't worked out, it's not the end."

10 July 2011, 10:31 AM	#4
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	I've always been kind of interested in a Zenith El Primero since I saw them. Maybe one day. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

11 July 2011, 12:27 PM	#11
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	I do like zeniths, however resale value is a bit on the bad side. But I have always adored their t-open dial and the new captain line. __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

10 July 2011, 03:10 PM	#5
imaddhatter "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: KJ Location: NJ/NY Watch: Sea Dweller 16600 Posts: 136	Nice to see others out there who like Zenith as well . BTW, I love your collection Paul, they look amazing . Right now I'm up in the air as to what's next, I loved the Striking 10th when I tried it on, but I can't see myself getting anything until the new Explorer II comes out this fall so I can see it in the flesh before making a decision. If anyone has any pics of their Zenith's I'd love to see them

10 July 2011, 03:15 PM	#6
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Love Zenith; have two dress watches - an El Primero and an Elite.

10 July 2011, 09:14 PM	#7
drgleeds37 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Daniel Leeds Location: Suburbs of DC Watch: Rolex,AP,PAM,etc.. Posts: 306	I've been looking very closely at Zenith for my next aquisition. They make outstanding pieces and are a great value. I'd love to get an El Primero in yellow gold. -Daniel

10 July 2011, 09:27 PM	#8
Mockingbird "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: -- Posts: 2,097	I must admit that I was always attracted to them, but it wasn't until I met Mr. Dufour and discussed the brand with him as he envisioned it that I truly began to love the manufacture. The El Primero is perhaps the most historic movement of all time.

11 July 2011, 01:57 AM	#10
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	I like them, never owned one yet.

11 July 2011, 05:16 PM	#12
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,450	i think im ready to pull the trigger. i have chosen EP as my next chrono. i chose among daytona vs zenith vs jlc mcc2.

13 July 2011, 05:00 AM	#13
tt600 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: uk Posts: 12	have a zenith el primero chronomaster t open in rose gold- looks and feels absolutely top notch. particularly nice watching the legendary movement thrashing away through the dial cut away section.

17 July 2011, 04:03 AM	#14
LouS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New York City Watch: GMT II 16710 Black Posts: 142	I have a major thing for Primeros old and new

17 July 2011, 08:13 AM	#15
aussiewatchnut Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: mark pearce Location: australia Watch: PO, 20000ft Diver Posts: 170	I was looking at a Rolex but I have fallen for Zenith. Still not sure which one yet. More research needed so I will be looking for some advice soon guys when I narrow down my choices if that's O.K.

17 July 2011, 09:12 AM	#17
aussiewatchnut Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: mark pearce Location: australia Watch: PO, 20000ft Diver Posts: 170	Yes. I'm looking preowned. Love all of your watches. I prefer these to the open face style. Very classy watches.

18 July 2011, 05:28 AM	#18
huntershooter Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ks. Posts: 88	I have a fascination with Zenith as well. While I have nothing the likes of Lou's (kuronogurafu masuta), I have a few that are favorites: HW El Primeros: 18K cal. 126-6: "Elite" Diver:

18 July 2011, 09:43 AM	#20
93 Turbo 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Australia Watch: Rolex.Tudor.PAM Posts: 1,549	The new Captain Dual Time looks very sharp, and retailing around $4.6K which I thought was very reasonable.

18 July 2011, 09:50 AM	#21
aussiewatchnut Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: mark pearce Location: australia Watch: PO, 20000ft Diver Posts: 170	I like them all. For me it's a matter of choosing which one to go for my first Zenith.

18 July 2011, 03:33 PM	#22
chestercopperpot "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New York City Posts: 249	I love Zenith and an El P is definitely going to be my next watch purchase. They're so beautiful. I'm also looking at an old Hauer Monaco.

19 July 2011, 12:21 AM	#23
KarlFr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Scandinavia Watch: ♛ Posts: 1,330	Zenith is defintely on my radar as well, for the moment just got a zenith movement (in my daytona)

19 July 2011, 01:30 PM	#24
imaddhatter "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: KJ Location: NJ/NY Watch: Sea Dweller 16600 Posts: 136	I'm loving all the pics...any suggestions as to where to find them preowned? __________________ "Even a broken watch is right twice a day."

19 July 2011, 02:06 PM	#25
chestercopperpot "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New York City Posts: 249	they come up here on occasion but watchuseek and timezone have them too

20 July 2011, 10:08 AM	#26
blackmsport Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: Melb - Australia Posts: 2,959	I am a fan love the HW http://www.google.com.au/imgres?imgu...w=1526&bih=434

17 September 2011, 07:30 AM	#27
youlanyazhu Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: California Posts: 17	I Love EL Primero movement. I am planning to buy one, any suggestion?

17 September 2011, 04:28 PM	#28
cyglee "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Gordon Location: California Watch: Gmtll,LV,SD,GV,etc Posts: 627	[IMG][/IMG] My only non-round watch...

17 September 2011, 09:05 PM	#29
asadtiger "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Asad A. Awan Location: kabul, Afghanista Watch: Tissot PRX Posts: 2,698	absolutely amazing watches everyone...Zenith is a real winner anyone can see from the pics that all the nice members are sharing why we love Zenith so much ;)

18 September 2011, 08:04 AM	#30
aboen "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Here and there Posts: 935	Just got this Zenith.. I dig it a lot

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