is zenith a good watch?

[Frogman4me]

Originally Posted by vukotab

in my book, any watch with el primero inside is considered great watch.

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[wwwatches]

Zenith makes a great timepieces for many years... now Unfortunately this brand is underestimated in US and much more popular on European market. Their El Primero is one of the best chronograph movements in the world!

[Golden Ellipse]

For quite some time, Zenith was providing the Daytona movement.

http://www.minutemachines.com/massen...naDaytona.html

So yes, it's a fine maker.

[Maxtor]

Good choice. I have the non-automatic version (called the El Primero HW) with a black dial and love it. Great value too at that price point.

[Oyster Junkie]

I miss this one. I feel the Chronomaster T is their classic like the Sub is to Rolex.

[eric23]

Zenith makes great watches!

[xspect]

I always like the defy as a fashion watch. But try to flip it scares me

Originally Posted by mountainrivera

Zeniths - I find - get no respect in the resale market so you can do pretty well on a purchase. I am a sucker for zeniths. I buy them but then end up selling them shortly afterwards. Good luck!

[mikkolopez]

this is my Zen Elite, thinnest auromatic in my stable, absolutely in-house by Zenith

[sam florio]

Originally Posted by htc8p

i think zenith is a good watch. inhouse, well made and nice looking.

but in its category i think jaeger is an all around better watch.

they just dont have a solid service network.

Zenith is a great watch. Their movements are in house. I am particularly fond of the captain line. A lot of watch for the money...however I do agree that for quality of watch and pedigree, you can't beat jaeger le coulter for the money.

[sam florio]

Originally Posted by htc8p

i think zenith is a good watch. inhouse, well made and nice looking.

but in its category i think jaeger is an all around better watch.

they just dont have a solid service network.

Zenith is a great watch. Their movements are in house. I am particularly fond of the captain line. A lot of watch for the money...however I do agree that for quality of watch and pedigree, you can't beat jaeger le coultre for the money.

[timlaw]

zenith is an awesome watch brand and one of the very few brands that make the whole watch in house.

the el primero movement is legendary and it is no coincidence that the price of daytona's with that movement seem very highly sought after in the UK if prices are aanything to go by.

my rainbow flyback has been with me for a while now and is not in danger of being flipped.



some of their newer designs really have me tempted....striking 10th and stratos are well worth a look imo.

[powerfunk]

That's a nice rainbow flyback, Tim! I checked out the whole Zenith lineup at a dealer this weekend; they have some great-looking pieces. I think it's a great time to buy Zeniths in the US; I think they're undervalued but that may soon change! I love the Striking 10th in person, but my favorite remains the clean black-face Chronomaster.

[esm]

Have a soft spot for Zenith.

Came close a few time with their Striking 10th. Maybe next time

like their Vintage 1969 too. Almost bought one last week..... apparently the Vintage 1969 models has been discontinued

[Java]

Really great watches . I have these two and will buy a Striking 10th one of these days.

[timlaw]

those are 2 very nice zenith's Tim and the second one is clearly closely related to my rainbow flyback

Rob I agree that the striking 10th is a fantastic looking watch.

I am toying with the idea of a Blancpain fifty fathoms but a scary price imo. a stratos in black on a black strap does look awesome value at about half the price.

[conrail]

Zenith makes a great watch, although some of their designs are completely wacko today....

I think this is stunning, its a "remake" of the classic A386, and at 38mm is a smaller version of the Striking 10th.



It carries reference #03.2150.400. I've only seen it on Prestige Time (and their listings on ebay and chrono24.com). Does anyone have one; has anyone seen one in the flesh; and has anyone seen one for sale on the forums? Google image searches reveal real pictures of this watch only in Japan (go figure) and Italy - seems to be a foreign issue??

[unknown]

Originally Posted by Ed Rooney

Only the el primero chronographs.

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Ever heart about the Elite movements or even better, the vintage 135 ?

[powerfunk]

Originally Posted by conrail

i think this is stunning, its a "remake" of the classic a386, and at 38mm is a smaller version of the striking 10th.

I want one of those A386 remakes!!

[McLovin]

Originally Posted by conrail

has anyone seen one in the flesh; and has anyone seen one for sale on the forums? Google image searches reveal real pictures of this watch only in Japan (go figure) and Italy - seems to be a foreign issue??

Here's a sighting in NYC:

http://forums.timezone.com/index.php...=5887028&rid=0

I dig this watch too.

[blackmsport]

Zenith makes great watches

not too sure about the styling

[conrail]

Originally Posted by McLovin

Here's a sighting in NYC:

http://forums.timezone.com/index.php...=5887028&rid=0

I dig this watch too.

Wow, good find! I haven't seen that thread. Now the question is, where do we buy one!?

I contacted Prestige Time a month ago and he said they're on 6 week order. Their price seems reasonable though?

[McLovin]

Originally Posted by conrail

Wow, good find! I haven't seen that thread. Now the question is, where do we buy one!?

I contacted Prestige Time a month ago and he said they're on 6 week order. Their price seems reasonable though?

Yeah, they quote a very good price, but IMO I wouldn't have a lot of confidence in a grey market dealer's ability to deliver anytime soon. The watch is too new and seems to be hot. I'd place an order with an AD, and try to get a discount, or be prepared for a long wait for the greys. But this is just my guess, fwiw.

[jnelson3097]

Originally Posted by conrail

Wow, good find! I haven't seen that thread. Now the question is, where do we buy one!?

I contacted Prestige Time a month ago and he said they're on 6 week order. Their price seems reasonable though?

I've got a great AD that carries Zenith, PM sent

[conrail]

Originally Posted by McLovin

Yeah, they quote a very good price, but IMO I wouldn't have a lot of confidence in a grey market dealer's ability to deliver anytime soon. The watch is too new and seems to be hot. I'd place an order with an AD, and try to get a discount, or be prepared for a long wait for the greys. But this is just my guess, fwiw.

That's a good point - I guess it was new at the beginning of this year? Probably explains the shortage.

Originally Posted by jnelson3097

I've got a great AD that carries Zenith, PM sent

Great, thanks!

[rolepam312]

Originally Posted by rad87gn

Ah...this is a Rolex forum but OK. But, yeah Zenith is a nice brand of watches. First post ever with that question makes us question.

This is a Non rolex forum....thank God! Plenty of rolex talk in other sections...check the forum you are on before commenting

[lynk]

I was thinking the same thing, one of these might add some "color" to the collection.

[sam florio]

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Yes, Zenith is a good watch....my choice out of the list above.

I agree....but if you want a great watch for a little more money I'd urge you to consider JLC......

[pnsji]

Zenith is a great watch! The Elite is a timeless classic.

[dysondiver]

mango diver makes a nice sub alternative.

[sierra11b]

Originally Posted by conrail

Zenith makes a great watch, although some of their designs are completely wacko today....

I think this is stunning, its a "remake" of the classic A386, and at 38mm is a smaller version of the Striking 10th.



It carries reference #03.2150.400. I've only seen it on Prestige Time (and their listings on ebay and chrono24.com). Does anyone have one; has anyone seen one in the flesh; and has anyone seen one for sale on the forums? Google image searches reveal real pictures of this watch only in Japan (go figure) and Italy - seems to be a foreign issue??

It is rare here and I am seriously considering one myself.

I picked the brain of someone that actually owns this very watch and he even gave me some cool pictures.

Because the el primero sub-minute dial only advances once every minute and not in a sweeping pattern, you can extrapolate where the hand actually is in the overlap portion by referencing the other side: