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19 December 2014, 01:37 PM
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chrono face off
Which one you like better and why?
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19 December 2014, 03:53 PM
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El Primero for me. 36'000 VpH = buttery smooth.
The JLC dial looks cluttered to me. |
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19 December 2014, 07:16 PM
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The El Primero is well balanced, the JLC isn't.
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19 December 2014, 09:47 PM
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Another vote for Zenith, the JLC dial is all over the place and I strongly dislike 4:30 date positions.
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19 December 2014, 10:07 PM
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As a brand, I much prefer jlc, but in this face off, I would definitely go el primero
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19 December 2014, 10:41 PM
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Let me complicate it further, on the inside
the zenith is 36000vph Non hacking original movement Super accurate the jlc has a more modern movement and feel Has little innovations from the compression lock to rotating disk to strap change |
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19 December 2014, 10:41 PM
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Zenith, much better proportioned.
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19 December 2014, 11:08 PM
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Neither. I know that was not a choice but there are better choices out there for the same or less money.
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20 December 2014, 05:54 AM
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IT is interesting you selected these two. I am a big Chrono fan in general but neither of these appeal to me…. Of course variety is the spice of life---- If i had to choose between the two-- I like the JLC a bit more. Why-- I like the asymmetry. I don't like the overlapping sub dial configuration
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20 December 2014, 08:38 AM
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The JLC because it can track time beyond 60 minutes.
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20 December 2014, 01:11 PM
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20 December 2014, 01:18 PM
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20 December 2014, 02:08 PM
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Zenith all day. JLC makes such clumsy looking sport watches.
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21 December 2014, 05:02 AM
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Zenith for preferred aesthetics.
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21 December 2014, 05:44 AM
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I agree if it were brands I would choose JLC. But I prefer the Striking 10th here.
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21 December 2014, 08:47 AM
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Zenith easily
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21 December 2014, 09:09 AM
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Patek 5170
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21 December 2014, 11:07 AM
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JLC, love the dial and the pushers, the Zenith is not my taste.
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21 December 2014, 11:07 AM
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Between these two I'd lean towards the Zenith because I love the tri-colored dial and the EP movement. That being said, that model doesn't fit my wrist very well due to the case and lug configuration. But the 38mm version is on my wish list.
I've struggled with JLC. I know they make wonderful watches. I tried the Squadras and their shape just doesn't do it for me. These compressor chronographs are a little big and I'm not a fan of the oversized chrono buttons and crown (just like Grand Seiko). And their Master chronographs are very good looking on one hand but somewhat plain to me on the other. So every time I have considered a JLC, I've always found something else I like more at the moment. |
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21 December 2014, 11:19 AM
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That Zenith is a waste of time as a chronograph - the sub dials chop each other out.
What a dumb design.  The JLC is better in that regard but is not a good looking watch. It's dial is also a mess. I'd still go with an SS Daytona. 
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21 December 2014, 12:43 PM
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Here is a vote for the Omega (Lemania) cal. 321 Seamaster Chronograph circa 1967. Still looks great and keeps perfect time after 47 years. The Cal. 321 is a must (as is the El Primero) in any serious vintage chronograph collection IMHO.
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21 December 2014, 12:54 PM
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Even in '67 the sub dials are all readable as is the main dial - it can be done.
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21 December 2014, 01:28 PM
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Zenith for me
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22 December 2014, 06:22 AM
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The Zenith is kind of ugly and the JLC a little clunky. |
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23 December 2014, 10:38 AM
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+1 for JLC. I owned Zenith and the dial + display case back easy get bored.
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24 December 2014, 10:04 AM
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24 December 2014, 10:07 AM
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El Primero in this competition. Oops, double post, sorry for stuffing the ballet box - my bad!
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30 December 2014, 07:32 AM
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JlC.
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30 December 2014, 07:41 AM
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JLC is too busy for me, but the Zenith looks well balanced and more interesting. So I'd go for the classic Omega Speedmaster
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30 December 2014, 10:39 AM
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Not crazy about either, but would go with Zenith if pushed.
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