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malarky_hk · 16 December 2012, 01:36 AM

After having just bought my wife a new watch, I am almost committed to treating myself to a new toy without the guilty feeling. So I'm on the hunt for my potential next piece.

Went for a stroll today at the Zenith Boutique to try on a couple of pieces I've been coveting for a while now. I thought I knew what I wanted going in but when I got there and tried on a few pieces....I was stumped and couldn't decided.

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Prior to going in, I thought the Captain Winsor Annual Calendar Chronograph in silver was it.

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But I decided to try blue/black dial and it also sang to me as well. Although both are same watch, the silver dial was more subtle and dressier - so will still look right years later. The blue/black felt sporty and modern yet ok with a suit. However, was a bit concerned the look will quickly feel dated in the years to come.

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I was also looking for just a regular chrono as well and saw the El Primero Rattrapante. Tried it on and it felt right on my wrist.

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I like the annual calendar function and find it quite useful. However, the split second chrono was just so coooool. Decision, decisions!

Anyhow, just I thought I'd share some pics. I still haven't fully committed to anything yet as I want to carefully consider as I won't be buying another peice for a while after this. What do you guys think?

financeman · 16 December 2012, 02:11 AM

I dont think you can go wrong with any of them. Good luck with making up your mind but this is the most fun part in buying a watch IMHO. Tryng them all on and deciding

KlausM · 16 December 2012, 09:34 AM

I just picked this one up which I can strongly recommend.

Good luck with the hunt.

BR
Klaus

vman · 16 December 2012, 02:38 PM

To the OP: My personal opinion -- they're a big too big for your wrist. Otherwise, can't go wrong with Zenith ;)

Nitedeuce · 16 December 2012, 04:29 PM

I chose the El Primero Rattrapante out of the three pretty quickly. It looks great and I also don't have a chrono, so... this one is interesting enough to warrant a trip to the AD to have a look. I also like the big date (love them on the ALS and GO).

Ramiks · 16 December 2012, 05:51 PM

the El Primero Rattrapante looks great on you and it's really a piece of art!

Ramiks · 16 December 2012, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KlausM

I just picked this one up which I can strongly recommend.

Good luck with the hunt.

BR
Klaus

What a beauty

unknown · 16 December 2012, 06:15 PM

the split second is not only nice but so special too

It really is so much more than a simple chrono. And look at the prices other brands ask for this complication

All 3 are nice but I would take the split second

joe100 · 17 December 2012, 12:06 AM

Klaus, I want that watch! Badly

kilyung · 17 December 2012, 01:54 AM

I really like the Rattrapante!

Cru Jones · 17 December 2012, 01:58 AM

the silver annual calendar and klaus's both look GREAT.

bewithabob · 17 December 2012, 02:11 AM

Those are all beauties!

16 December 2012, 01:36 AM	#1
malarky_hk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: ... Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,466	Zenith shopping trip After having just bought my wife a new watch, I am almost committed to treating myself to a new toy without the guilty feeling. So I'm on the hunt for my potential next piece. Went for a stroll today at the Zenith Boutique to try on a couple of pieces I've been coveting for a while now. I thought I knew what I wanted going in but when I got there and tried on a few pieces....I was stumped and couldn't decided. trio.jpg Prior to going in, I thought the Captain Winsor Annual Calendar Chronograph in silver was it. cws2.jpg cws1.jpg But I decided to try blue/black dial and it also sang to me as well. Although both are same watch, the silver dial was more subtle and dressier - so will still look right years later. The blue/black felt sporty and modern yet ok with a suit. However, was a bit concerned the look will quickly feel dated in the years to come. cwb2.jpg cwb1.jpg I was also looking for just a regular chrono as well and saw the El Primero Rattrapante. Tried it on and it felt right on my wrist. ss2.jpg SS1.jpg I like the annual calendar function and find it quite useful. However, the split second chrono was just so coooool. Decision, decisions! Anyhow, just I thought I'd share some pics. I still haven't fully committed to anything yet as I want to carefully consider as I won't be buying another peice for a while after this. What do you guys think?

16 December 2012, 02:11 AM	#2
financeman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Heath Location: Lawrenceburg KY Watch: Submariner Posts: 3,982	I dont think you can go wrong with any of them. Good luck with making up your mind but this is the most fun part in buying a watch IMHO. Tryng them all on and deciding __________________ “You may delay, but time will not.” ― Benjamin Franklin

16 December 2012, 04:29 PM	#5
Nitedeuce "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Germany Watch: Rolex VC JLC IWC Posts: 452	I chose the El Primero Rattrapante out of the three pretty quickly. It looks great and I also don't have a chrono, so... this one is interesting enough to warrant a trip to the AD to have a look. I also like the big date (love them on the ALS and GO). __________________ "Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." - Ernest Hemingway

16 December 2012, 05:51 PM	#6
Ramiks "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Rami Location: Jordan Watch: Rolex and others Posts: 825	the El Primero Rattrapante looks great on you and it's really a piece of art! __________________ "You never know how strong you are, until being strong is your only choice"

16 December 2012, 06:15 PM	#8
unknown "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 2,823	the split second is not only nice but so special too It really is so much more than a simple chrono. And look at the prices other brands ask for this complication All 3 are nice but I would take the split second __________________ Instagram : @collectible_watches

16 December 2012, 09:34 AM	#3
KlausM "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Copenhagen Watch: Rolex + Posts: 105	I just picked this one up which I can strongly recommend. Good luck with the hunt. BR Klaus

16 December 2012, 02:38 PM	#4
vman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Capt Swerve Location: North Carolina Watch: less TV Posts: 2,224	To the OP: My personal opinion -- they're a big too big for your wrist. Otherwise, can't go wrong with Zenith ;)

17 December 2012, 12:06 AM	#9
joe100 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,753	Klaus, I want that watch! Badly __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

17 December 2012, 01:54 AM	#10
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,873	I really like the Rattrapante!

17 December 2012, 01:58 AM	#11
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,645	the silver annual calendar and klaus's both look GREAT.

17 December 2012, 02:11 AM	#12
bewithabob "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Bob Location: Dallas, Texas Watch: Daytona Meteorite Posts: 3,414	Those are all beauties! __________________ 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."

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