Any "old school" Zenith lovers?

[Daddelvirks]

At Bernard watch they have some very nice models in mint condition for a fair price.
I love The Rainbow with the blue dial

http://www.bernardwatch.com/Whats-New

Daddel.

[robcat]

I do like that era of Zenith. Possibly a little dated, but on it's way to becoming classic.

I like my Rainbow Flyback. Very good size and fit, lovely dial, great movement.

[rob-vicar]

Yep, love 'em

Had this for many years until new house forced sale :(

[sweets]

Very nice



Although I am not sure many (even mine, which is a bit older) count as "old school" yet.

146hp - definitely
Early El Primero (like an A386) - sure

But even mine is late 80s -perhaps old school, but definitely not yet vintage......

Dave

[spluurfg]

I wish I could have gotten my hands on an EP Class Open 40mm guilloche (black or silver) with the gold power reserve hand...

Anyway I'm happy enough with my EP Class Sport HW =)



(the one on the right is gone =( )

[Daddelvirks]

Some fine looking pieces there guys!

Daddel.

[MB2]

I do like that era of Zenith. Possibly a little dated, but on it's way to becoming classic.

I like my Rainbow Flyback. Very good size and fit, lovely dial, great movement.

I have the same watch with the coloured dial - was my "first" watch & just had it overhauled by Zenith (new dials/hands) and is like new again.

[learningtofly]

I see the JLC 39mm Moon has gone since I looked at lunch time!

[andy111s]

My A386, not perfect but all original, including the Gay Freres ladder bracelet, probably 1970/71 -

[java]

Love them

[Daddelvirks]

Not normally a fan of gold watches, but that does look rather lovely.

Daddel.

[Wooster]

Old school indeed



Cheers,
Christian

[gunner]

Think the early de lucas are heading for vintage now but the rainbow not quite yet. Here's mine...

[o u t a t i m e]

I love zenith, especially the vintage stuff.

Here's a family shot of the A386, A385 and A3817.

[TomGW]

There is one older Zenith that I would like to get. It's a handwind El Primero that closely resembled the Strela chrono (baton markers, rectangular pushers etc) and was discontinued about 10 - 12 years ago. It retailed for roughly £1600 at a time when a Speedy Pro was around £1100, so I ended up with the Speedmaster instead. As an aside I turned down a Snoopy that was being offered to me at £100 less than the regular Speedy and I was already getting a decent discount on it. Obviously the AD was finding it hard to shift.

[toezapper]

Actually I just had a new strap fitted to this early 70's Sporto today

Sporto on new camel grain leather by toezapper, on Flickr

[andy111s]

Think the early de lucas are heading for vintage now but the rainbow not quite yet. Here's mine...

Heading that way for sure, very 'right' watches - or the Movado version for less cash, just as much dash.

I love zenith, especially the vintage stuff.

Here's a family shot of the A386, A385 and A3817.

Beautiful classical group. Very nice - out of the original El Primero triumvirate I'd have the A3817 over the A384 I think. Lovely.

[drdvice]

I love zenith, especially the vintage stuff.

Here's a family shot of the A386, A385 and A3817.

Beautiful!

[Filip]

I must be getting old if the ones on their site are already considered old school!
Some nice vintage pieces in this thread though! Here's my contribution:

[Optimum]

Snap!

[Kakadu]

Some wonderful watches......a real treat - much food for thought.
thanks a lot - love the A386

[pete-r]

My rainbow

[JeppeRober]

I love zenith, especially the vintage stuff.

Here's a family shot of the A386, A385 and A3817.

That's bloody amazing!

[charlesnevers]

I love zenith, especially the vintage stuff.

Here's a family shot of the A386, A385 and A3817.

Great trio. Amazing

[GlennO]

Some watches that I have sold I miss more than others. This is definitely one of them.

[Matt1974]

I love zenith, especially the vintage stuff.

Here's a family shot of the A386, A385 and A3817.

[pete-r]

The 3817 is my old watch - what was I thinking?!?!? Lol

[studs]

[Neil.C]

Old, old school here ('70's)

[Clarky]

Actually I just had a new strap fitted to this early 70's Sporto today

Sporto on new camel grain leather by toezapper, on Flickr

I love that, Very cool!

Does that have a hi beat movement in it? What size is it?

[Daddelvirks]

Great, this thread re-opened!

Even more quality stuff.

Daddel.

[Edward77]

Old school indeed



Cheers,
Christian

That's lovely, Christian. How old is it? PS Still loving the GS I got from you!

[toezapper]

I love that, Very cool!

Does that have a hi beat movement in it? What size is it?

yes it is a 28,800 and is 17mm at the lugs and is 34mm wide (36 to the crown) 40mm lug to lug

[charlesnevers]

This one is an old old school

[Umbongo]

My A386, not perfect but all original, including the Gay Freres ladder bracelet, probably 1970/71 -

Not the biggest fan of that bracelet, but the watch itself is lovely.

[Andsan]

/Anders