You already have a chrono with what is regarded as one of the best automatic chronograph movements ever made in the Zenith. And in the VC one of the holy trinity with a movement finer finished than a PP.
To swap them both for a Rolex is madness. I know because I did actually that. Had both for about 6 years and did a great deal at the time for a pre-ceramic Daytona 7 years ago. It lasted less than 12 months before moving it on.
One day I’ll replace the Z and VC, another Daytona? No way
The 49140 is the 1st Gen, which Tony has – I’m referring to the 2nd Gen, the 49150.
The current (3rd Gen) is the first with their in-house movements, monikered as the 5500V – offering the quick strap change mechanism, the leather/rubber straps, and micro-adjust deployante, whilst losing the big date at 12 for a more conventional regular date window at 4:30.
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This was always my favourite iteration, I am a sucker for the guilloche dial...but thanks to the debate I discovered the three hander...Overseas 42mm ref: 47040/B01A, and now I have a new grail!!
As for your dilemma Tony, have to say stick with what you have. In a few years time things will have settled down on the availability of the Rolex you currently hanker for, you will still have two mint, handsome and rare watches. Not easy to replace if things don't gel quite as you'd hope with the ceramic Rolex. Guess what I am suggesting is perhaps wait a little longer to see if the itch dies down....
Pretty much agree with you there, with the exception of the current extra thin. If only it was available in steel and even vaguely affordable. The current 37mm 'gender neutral' version is frankly too dainty to consider, i wish they would make a thin, steel, 38-40mm version. But perhaps I'm swimming upstream, wanting expensive luxury watches that are subtle. It used to be possible in the 70s, though I suppose in their day they were actually considered 'jumbo' sized.
I think the VC is an excellent suggestion. I am a big fan of my 116520, but one thing I would say - its not a daily wearer. I've tried but it doesn't work for me as a regular watch. I think its the too shiny bracelet (I don't have an issue with legibility).
I'm not a fan of the Zenith so I'd probably trade in and try the new Daytona and then move it on for the VC or something else. Minimal impact on price i think.
I wouldn't let those two go. Two pale chronos I have are (for the funky option) and (for a dressier option). Not quite in the same league but great watches nonetheless ..... although I would say that
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I would definitely keep the VC Chrono. Fantastic watch.
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Keep the VC overseas Chronograph, what your thought on the Tudor Black Bay Chrono, would offer something different?