Sorry I cannot help but one word of advice is to see and try it out in person as sometimes web images can be misleading.
Here is my 42mm El Primero "Champagne" dial.
Mark
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Blue
Grey
Silver
White
I’ve long had a hankering to find a replacement for the Zenith I stupidly sold some time ago. I really like the 38mm 1969 El Primero, great size, great movement and it’s not a Rolex..
Pretty much set on the blue dial, on a bracelet, but will try and get the black strap and deployant to give it a different look.
Like I say, it’s the Blue dial for me, although I’m quite taken with the grey, so if one popped up at a favourable price I wouldn’t be to bothered.
Interested to see which dial combos others prefer..
Blue
Grey
Silver
White
Sorry I cannot help but one word of advice is to see and try it out in person as sometimes web images can be misleading.
Here is my 42mm El Primero "Champagne" dial.
Mark
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That champagne is very nice indeed
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Silver gets my vote
I like the style, but personally I would prefer the sub dials to be the same colour
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Silver for me.
You going for 38mm or 42mm version?
Silver 38 please.
Blue dial, and I'd have one already were Zenith to do a non-date version. They don't, so I don't.
"A man of little significance"
Silver gets my vote.
Absolutely love these, silver would be my favourite closely followed by white.
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I have the silver dial version, great watch, but it's hard to read the time at a glance because of a lack of contrast with the hands.
That's not an easy choice! I think I'd go silver although if I was concerned about legibility it would be the blue.
Blue for me with silver a close second.
White, I will add one at some stage.
I can’t see white dial on the zenith site?
Last edited by Stuno1; 18th July 2019 at 20:25.
What if they are all bloody great?
Blue and silver get my vote.
(Sorry can’t narrow it further down.)
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I've always liked the silver dial but could see that legibility may be an issue.
Silver the pick of the bunch for me but the blue is a close second.
Lovely watches.
I'm pretty sure the silver and the white are the same watch under different lighting.
Last edited by Skyfire; 19th July 2019 at 11:16.
Thanks for this...... looking at the codes, I’d say you’re spot on... the what looks like white is silver
So I need to add the silver and white together which makes it the clear winner for those that voted..
Blue 03.2150.400/53.M2150
Grey 03.2150.400/26.M2150
Silver 03.2150.400/69.M2150
White 03.2150.400/69.M2150
Agree with the OP regarding the size, 38mm is ideal for this style of watch. I think silver or grey are the best choices, I’d probably go for silver because it’s more ‘classic’. I would buy with the bracelet option but fit a nice black semi-matt croc or alligator strap as an alternative.
I have a 20 year old El Primero and it’s the best timekeeper I own, an excellent watch and a real design classic. A bit tricky to work on but I like the philosophy of designing the movement to be as slim as practicable.
LVMH are far more helpful with regard to parts supply; although the parts can be expensive they are far more accessible for repairers. Servicing costs in the future should therefore be lower because you’re not tied into the manufacturers service centre or accredited indys.
I'd say silver or white... but I would say that - as I already have this...
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I would normally head towards the Blue as a natural first choice, but looking at the pics in the OP the Sub dials on the Silver dial just look the business and are more stricking than the layout on the Blue dial.
If your a Harris’s reward member they are doing 10% off Zenith until Sunday
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Thanks for the comments and votes folks.
I’ve made my decision, and as the grey is the least popular that’s what I’m going for.... I just think it’s the most legible, and as I sold my last on due to lack of legibility, I don’t want to make the same mistake again..
Anywho, I’ve negotiated reasonable deal with a local authorised UK agent, so I’m going for it.
Silver would be my choice, with the open dial.
I know some don't like it, but who cares?
M
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Breitling Cosmonaute 809 - What's not to like?
Very nice. I've just sold my explorer so for the foreseeable future, my zenith 1969 is going to be my one watch. Might treat it to a nice rubber or nato strap to switch things up a bit
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Good choice :)
...and my favourite. My 49 year old A386 el Primero only loses about 30secs a month, and as far as im aware has only been serviced twice in its lifetime (hope I havnt tempted fate now!) :)
Well the poll showed that the grey dial was the least popular..... but that was the one I liked the most, so here it is.
I could have bought from a grey, in Germany, and saved a few quid, but I’d much rather support a local shop if possible, so I got a nice deal from a local AD, that included the genuine croc strap, and the lovely Zenith deployant, so that was it..
The centre panel of the box doubles as a small carry case which is a nice touch.
The watch itself, has exceeded my expectations, I think it’s going to look fantastic on the bracelet or the strap, so I’m looking forward to giving this lots of wearing
The 38mm size is just right for my wrist
Then finally a shot of the famous el Primero
Congrats, it really is lovely! I absolutely love mine with the cream/white dial.
very very nice watch , color combo looks brilliant as well ..
Beautiful. The sunburst grey is stunning.
Congrats, beautiful watch.
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That's not helping my current bout of Zenitwantitis... great pics of a lovely watch; enjoy!
Great photos, congratulations.
That is just class.
I think any of them would have been awesome but I think the grey is a great look.
Prefer on the strap too. The polished bracelet is ott for me but I'd much rather have it in the box than not ;)
Wear it in good health!