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Porker · 20 January 2014, 08:26 AM

Which Zenith El primero should I go for?

The modern twist with open face chronomaster 1969
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Or the classic look striking 10th with that cool complication

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Would you ever use the striking 10th novelty though? Would you grow tired of the open face when the fascination wares off?

Will the striking 10th be a true collectors piece in years to come?

Input appreciated :)

salty_snack · 20 January 2014, 10:27 AM

I' a sucker for skeletons/open face watches and the El Primero is no different. If I have five minutes to kill looking at the escapement in action is always entertaining. When you think about whats going on in there its truly amazing. With that being said I would get an actual skeleton if that's what I was after or the tradition striking 10th.

Fast forward to 2044 (30 years)... The traditional striking 10th will probably be worth more but at that point there will be no need for a wrist watch because your cranial computer will display the time on your ocular implant.

Porker · 20 January 2014, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by salty_snack

I' a sucker for skeletons/open face watches and the El Primero is no different. If I have five minutes to kill looking at the escapement in action is always entertaining. When you think about whats going on in there its truly amazing. With that being said I would get an actual skeleton if that's what I was after or the tradition striking 10th.

Fast forward to 2044 (30 years)... The traditional striking 10th will probably be worth more but at that point there will be no need for a wrist watch because your cranial computer will display the time on your ocular implant.

I'm a sucker for them too

Rewind back 30years to 2014 and I don't need a wrist watch because I have an iPhone....doesn't make them any the less appealing ;D

unknown · 20 January 2014, 03:53 PM

the classic, even if it wasn't the 1/10th

being the 1/10th …. it's no contest at all

DreambreaX · 20 January 2014, 05:27 PM

the first one for sure.

The modern one is very unique, it has the movement at 10. this is the art of watch making.

the second one is so plain, its just similar to tag heuer carrera design.

DCgator · 20 January 2014, 05:34 PM

Either is a winner imho. If it were me tho I would get the one with the skeleton....My 2c.

MP5 · 20 January 2014, 05:35 PM

10th, the other is too much

manilenyo · 20 January 2014, 09:56 PM

The classic looking striking 10th gets my vote.

ArtVandelay · 20 January 2014, 10:21 PM

striking 10th all the way.

cedargrove · 21 January 2014, 12:04 AM

I think the open window looks a bit gimicky, so definitely the 1/10th. You can also get the tri-colour dial in the regular format too (non striking 10th)

malarky_hk · 21 January 2014, 12:29 AM

The Striking 10th would be my choice - just watching that chronograph hand circling the dial is mesmerizing.

bde · 21 January 2014, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by unknown

the classic, even if it wasn't the 1/10th

being the 1/10th …. it's no contest at all

WINNER!

Yinger · 21 January 2014, 05:44 PM

Love skeletons myself, but the striking 10th is definitely striking!

SearChart · 21 January 2014, 06:52 PM

I would get the classic striking 10th.

FeelingTheBlues · 21 January 2014, 09:11 PM

As much as I like skeleton watches I'd have to go with the classic one myself.

CWIN · 22 January 2014, 03:18 AM

Striking 10th for sure.

tinger · 22 January 2014, 03:31 AM

striking 10th for me as well.

Survivor · 22 January 2014, 04:11 AM

This one is easy..........a no brainer............Open Face Chronomaster 1969!!!!!!

Welshwatchman · 22 January 2014, 04:25 AM

For me, open face is a no go-er.

The Striking 10th is a great watch, and can be bought at a great price.

Porker · 22 January 2014, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

For me, open face is a no go-er.

The Striking 10th is a great watch, and can be bought at a great price.

Any suggestions where from? I'm based in UK, cheers!

tavv160 · 22 January 2014, 06:45 AM

Striking 10th for me. Not a big fan of skeletons. Striking 10th is a great watch!

20 January 2014, 08:26 AM	#1
Porker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: North West UK Posts: 142	Zenith question: which El Primero? Which Zenith El primero should I go for? The modern twist with open face chronomaster 1969 ImageUploadedByTapatalk1390170164.975469.jpg Or the classic look striking 10th with that cool complication ImageUploadedByTapatalk1390170282.869905.jpg Would you ever use the striking 10th novelty though? Would you grow tired of the open face when the fascination wares off? Will the striking 10th be a true collectors piece in years to come? Input appreciated :)

20 January 2014, 03:53 PM	#4
unknown "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 2,831	the classic, even if it wasn't the 1/10th being the 1/10th …. it's no contest at all __________________ Instagram : @collectible_watches

21 January 2014, 05:44 PM	#13
Yinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Ying Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 423	Love skeletons myself, but the striking 10th is definitely striking! __________________ AP ROO Panda Breitling Avenger Panerai 359 Rolex TT Submariner Zenith Elite Grande Reserve de Marche

21 January 2014, 09:11 PM	#15
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	As much as I like skeleton watches I'd have to go with the classic one myself. __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

22 January 2014, 06:45 AM	#21
tavv160 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Tony Location: UK Watch: AP, Rolex, JLC... Posts: 631	Striking 10th for me. Not a big fan of skeletons. Striking 10th is a great watch! __________________ Kind Regards, Tony.

20 January 2014, 10:27 AM	#2
salty_snack Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: USA Posts: 365	I' a sucker for skeletons/open face watches and the El Primero is no different. If I have five minutes to kill looking at the escapement in action is always entertaining. When you think about whats going on in there its truly amazing. With that being said I would get an actual skeleton if that's what I was after or the tradition striking 10th. Fast forward to 2044 (30 years)... The traditional striking 10th will probably be worth more but at that point there will be no need for a wrist watch because your cranial computer will display the time on your ocular implant.

20 January 2014, 05:27 PM	#5
DreambreaX Banned Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Rolex Estate Posts: 1,304	the first one for sure. The modern one is very unique, it has the movement at 10. this is the art of watch making. the second one is so plain, its just similar to tag heuer carrera design.

20 January 2014, 05:34 PM	#6
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Either is a winner imho. If it were me tho I would get the one with the skeleton....My 2c.

20 January 2014, 05:35 PM	#7
MP5 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: ATX Posts: 2,884	10th, the other is too much

20 January 2014, 09:56 PM	#8
manilenyo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: manila Posts: 2,541	The classic looking striking 10th gets my vote.

20 January 2014, 10:21 PM	#9
ArtVandelay "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: The City Watch: Expies, Sub, IWCs Posts: 159	striking 10th all the way.

21 January 2014, 12:04 AM	#10
cedargrove "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rich Location: Canada Watch: Milgauss, GMT IIc Posts: 3,013	I think the open window looks a bit gimicky, so definitely the 1/10th. You can also get the tri-colour dial in the regular format too (non striking 10th)

21 January 2014, 12:29 AM	#11
malarky_hk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: ... Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,466	The Striking 10th would be my choice - just watching that chronograph hand circling the dial is mesmerizing.

22 January 2014, 03:18 AM	#16
CWIN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: San Diego Watch: Patek, AP, Rolex Posts: 4,449	Striking 10th for sure.

22 January 2014, 03:31 AM	#17
tinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: weehawken Posts: 847	striking 10th for me as well.

22 January 2014, 04:11 AM	#18
Survivor Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Thousand Oaks Watch: DSSD Posts: 1,017	This one is easy..........a no brainer............Open Face Chronomaster 1969!!!!!!

22 January 2014, 04:25 AM	#19
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	For me, open face is a no go-er. The Striking 10th is a great watch, and can be bought at a great price.

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