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Old 4 September 2019, 03:28 PM   #1
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Any Zenith lover?

For all chronograph lovers I think Zenith El Primero is not new to you. The recent revival of the A384, what do you think?

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Old 5 September 2019, 09:05 AM   #2
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If Rolex Daytona is today what it is - aa well as what people value in its early, more collectable models - that’s the EL Primero movement. And that you can’t take it from Zenith. Because it’s there since the beggining...


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Old 5 September 2019, 10:53 PM   #3
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Count me a fan of this zenith
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Old 19 September 2019, 11:15 PM   #4
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It is a watch you have to see in your wirst! Absolutely!!

Zenith made a huge work, re-creating everything as it should be, a perfect replica of the original, except for sapphire glass or transparent caseback.

The case is not the most beautiful, but it fits your wrist absolutely perfect. Size is good, 37-38mm but it does not seems as a small watch.

You will have the option to buy a separately steel bracelet with original guy Freres design, exactly like the original.

And it will not be in production forever, probably only one year to celebrate 50th anniversary.

A must for any 70s collector of chronograph, in my opinion!!


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Old 16 October 2019, 04:08 PM   #5
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anyone pick up one of these? seem kind of neat, if they follow the typical 30-40% off grey market pricing i'd definitely be interested.
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Old 16 October 2019, 04:48 PM   #6
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I wish they made the Defy Chrono in 40mm , I am very close to pulling the trigger but 45mm looks big on my small wrists
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Old 23 October 2019, 04:18 AM   #7
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Love Zenith TriColor (and related). The A386 with Gay Freres bracelet is grail territory for me. But the 36,000vph and all other tribute pieces are very cool as well.

I am personally not a fan at all of the Pilot or the open-face chronos. I think those lines weigh down the brand. The Defy is hit or miss, but mostly miss.
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Old 23 October 2019, 07:00 AM   #8
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Nice but would never buy one
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Old 23 October 2019, 07:16 AM   #9
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I think anyone that values watch history, specifically favors chrono movements has respect for the El Primero movement. Zenith has a place in watchmaking history. Look at what is happening with Zenith movement Daytona's.

As for this particular piece, I'm not a fan but love the classic El Primero.
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