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I've only had one, but yes, it was a nice one.
I still think Zenith is somewhat under-rated. Note that I think they brought it onto themselves as well. Have you seen those ridiculous large Flieger-type wathes lately?
Some I have and had:
I've only had one, but yes, it was a nice one.
That model is stunningOriginally Posted by yonsson
I've only had one, but yes, it was a nice one.
That is absolutely stunning! Can I ask what model it is?
Cheers
Yep, love mine.
It's a shame that they are not widely known in some areas (USA), they get confused with the old electronics manufacturer!
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I've not yet had the pleasure of owning a Zenith, but would love to try one some day. That 410 LE is a beaut, as of course are all the others here.
They are very under rated, I don't currently own one but they are one of my favourite brands.
Under rated how? Most WIS know them, their history and the El Primero movement far be it on a watch forum to say it. Their poor marketing and overall presence in the global market plus the fact ole Thierry was at the helm for awhile could provide a better answer as to why they seem to flounder.
Old Zilla bangs his marketing drum about Swiss brands using marketing to their advantage... well...guess what... it works and Zenith doesn't use it enough. Call it patting yourself on the back in public but until the general public sees what the minority WIS brigade does the brand will suffer.
WIS do not make the watch market...I know the truth hurts.
I dunno if they're underrated, as JK notes WIS are well down with the brand in both the new models and the vintage and the history behind them and prices follow accordingly. Rightfully so. Zenith have had some real game changers going on in their history.
Here's my early 30's family piece, surrounded by some of the tools of its trade/history(the Stuka was bigger in reality mind you and no my family weren't nazis);
So far I'm winning on the ancient front. Though on the cool front going by the folks so far I'm lagging well behind.
Personally I'd give my left and possibly my right spherical organ of generation for one of these, the Heuer Bund done with real class;
If one of you has one, let me say I both hate and admire you in equal measure. But the hate is winning out.
Zenith Prime. A hand cranker from around the early 2000's. I had one myself.
Great post Wibbs! Also some lovely pics of Zeniths from other posters
I too don't think Zenith are an under-rated brand either. Everytime I'm in a European city I generally see Zenith proudly displayed in jeweller's windows alongside Omega, Breitling etc. Buame et Mercier probably qualify as an under-rated brand in my opinion.
Here's my two:
Cheers!
Mark
I have a soft spot for Zenith...
Especially as it's been away over 6 months at LVMH
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The majority of them are ruined by having the date at four. I'd have just left it out completely.
I like Zenith watches but I have a much bigger soft spot for whisky...I still think Zenith is somewhat under-rated. Note that I think they brought it onto themselves as well. Have you seen those ridiculous large Flieger-type wathes lately?
Some I have and had:
I have a bottle of A'bunadh at home that I bought whilst on a visit to the Aberlour distillery, fantastic stuff!
It must be, it certainly does a lot of good to your fruits of the pen.............
The Rainbow Elite diver I owned from the turn of the century was a lovely little diver.
But, from what I've read, they stopped using the Elite movement all together.
Daddel.
Got a new watch, divers watch it is, had to drown the bastard to get it!
Thanks.Zenith Prime. A hand cranker from around the early 2000's. I had one myself.
Another one to add to the "some day, maybe" list.
I must admit, I can look at Rolexes, JLCs, Pateks, most TAG Heuers, Omegas and Breitlings and many other brands and not feel a hint of desire, but if I encounter a Zenith AD I always come away thinking I really must have one one day.
I have similar feelings about Girard Perregaux, but I suspect it'll be the Zenith itch that gets scratched sometime.
M
Well, this week 'Friday-topic' shows a Girard Perregaux that really made it's way up on my wishlist on first sight...
It's an El Primero movt. with the auto parts chopped off, basically. Rumour is that (before they marketed later models as El Primero H.W.) the model name Prime was derived from (El) Primero, minus the -ro for 'rotor'. I kind of like that!
Here's my contribution.
Never really gave them much thought, always associated them with designs that didn't do it for me, but trips to Basel over the past few years has changed that for me.
Malc
It didn't escape my attention
M
...and here's mine, recently back from a little TLC at Genesis. At last nights meet, Dave (Sweets) showed off a wonderful early De Luca....hope he's able to post up a pic here, it's a belter. So many watches, so little time!
My favorite
Fantastic.Yep, love mine.
It's a shame that they are not widely known in some areas (USA), they get confused with the old electronics manufacturer!
What is the ref number?
Size?
Absolutely gorgeous!!!
This is at the top of my list....stunning...and here's mine, recently back from a little TLC at Genesis. At last nights meet, Dave (Sweets) showed off a wonderful early De Luca....hope he's able to post up a pic here, it's a belter. So many watches, so little time!
Yep, this one is going nowhere
Dave
I only have the one Zenith....but it's a belter..:)
Thanks, it' s a Zenith El Primero 410 LE.
This is a 500-piece Limited Edition ref: 03.2092.410/91.C496 and was made to mark 45 years since the birth of the 'El Primero'.
It's 42mm in size but not too thick at just 12.75mm high.
I'm getting ever more impressed with the Zenith Sporto I recently got:
I'm also doing a project with a 1930s chronometer movement, I did have some pics which I can't find right now, sorry...
I'd really like this one day:
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Yep, mine, too.My favorite
Thanks for the info!
500 pieces, rather unique.
I think the grey dial is just so clever and outright beautiful.
Nothing ridiculous about the Type 20
I loved the old hand wound elite, absolute classic
Ah the Zenith Prime - handwound El Primero movement with a display back. Lovely mine, just looks timeless and classic. Would really like a De Luca but doubt I could afford one now.Zenith Prime. A hand cranker from around the early 2000's. I had one myself.
For me, of the manual Zeniths the 277 and Cairelli stand out, amongst the autos then the above first generation DeLuca and of course the A384/5/6 featuring the original 3019 El Primero.Yep, this one is going nowhere
Dave
I only have one, the A386, but have half an eye on the aforementioned for a little more Zenithness in the collection at a future date!
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Yes, one of the few that I've sold that I still pine for occasionally. The manual wind calibre is not exactly pretty, but still aesthetically pleasing in an industrial sort of way.
I love Zenith. A vintage Zenith on a Gay Frères ladder bracelet is simply brilliant. I never owned one yet (which is ridiculous), but would really love to.
Fantastic heritage:
-vintage Defy's (like Jeroens')
-the legendary A386
-the fantastic Tipo CP2
-De Luca
-Prime
and many more!
There's a WTB for one of those... lhttp://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.ph...rard-perregaux!
Not visible for a newbie like meThere's a WTB for one of those... lhttp://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.ph...rard-perregaux!
Oh sorry, forgot about that. Doesn't really matter, not looking for 1 anymore (there was one for sale on the Bay recently). Just spent last of my watch budget last weekend so I'm off the market for now.Not visible for a newbie like meBut the reference no. is 4946 for that one. It's a stunner: http://gp.watchprosite.com/show-foru...ti-790333/s-0/
I've always loved the brand. That bottle of Aberlour ain't bad either. All you need now is a bottle of Edradour.
Bruichladdich and Glenrothes remain here... Will have to stock up again ;)
It's lurking out there somewhere on this forum, Tony...a real beauty. You are nuts.
Of all my watches my Zenith is my favourite:
I'm still very fond of this:
I should wear it more often.
This is top of my list, I have been hankering after the Charles Vermot LE version but would happily 'settle' for the standard option! Such a nice balance. Lovely.Of all my watches my Zenith is my favourite:
Noooooooooo.......I'm still very fond of this:
I should wear it more often.
You should sell it to me!
My current Zenith Rainbow (FSOT blatant plug haha).
Used to have an A3817 before selling it on here too.
Well I certainly have a soft spot for them, though mine has only gone on to cost me even more money since I just had to get a rose gold belt buckle and cufflinks...
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