Which Zenith

[bing]

Chronomaster 1969

http://www.zenith-watches.com/media/catalog/produc...


OR

Orignial 1969

http://www.zenith-watches.com/media/catalog/produc...



Or shall i just get a Rolex Sub (boring I know)

Also I am off to Italy in a couple of weeks; is it worth picking a watch up out there with the exchange rat the way it is?

[marcosgt]

bing said:

Chronomaster 1969

http://www.zenith-watches.com/media/catalog/produc...


OR

Orignial 1969

http://www.zenith-watches.com/media/catalog/produc...



Or shall i just get a Rolex Sub (boring I know)

Also I am off to Italy in a couple of weeks; is it worth picking a watch up out there with the exchange rat the way it is?

I'm going to be in the minority, but I love the Chronomaster.

The Original is a bit ho-hum, the Chrononmaster's beating heart is a delight to the eye.

I'd buy either instead of a Sub any day, sorry...

M

[nikaiyo2]

Lol EXACT opposite to above! The open heart thing just look odd to my eye. Either is an amazing watch, enjoy

You might get a great deal in Italy, some of the LVMH outlets have Zeniths at great prices, like 40%off list.

[Hoofy]

Rather have a Zenith Pilot Chronograph.

[CardShark]

Never been a fan of open heart dials so it would be the Original for me, even with the different subdial colours it has a better balance to its looks. Have a look on Chrono24 for an Italian AD near to where you'll be staying and strike a deal before you get out there.

[detee]

If you could find one, the striking 10th. I bought one as you say as an alternative and it is beautiful.

[detee]

If you could find one, the striking 10th. I bought one as you say as an alternative and it is beautiful.

[bing]

I was thinking that too, put depends on the price.

[Miguel Alvarez]

I've always liked Zenith. Out of those two its the original easily for me. Not a fan of open dials.

[bigkeeko]

I have two Zeniths at the moment. Stratos and Pilot.

Out of your two choices the Chrono does looks good. I have the same sub dial combination although you can`t see it when the light fades.




They do look good though. I ended up selling my Sub to buy the Zenith Pilot by the way. I was sick of being asked if it was `real` like a Rolex Submariner was the be all and end all of timepieces.

Edited by bigkeeko on Tuesday 4th August 18:14

[detee]

Bing, what is your budget? It is funny I was in Owen Robinson the other day in Leeds and they wanted to buy mine. It looks like the 42 mm is on the up.

[nikaiyo2]

bigkeeko said:

I have two Zeniths at the moment. Stratos and Pilot.

Out of your two choices the Chrono does looks good. I have the same sub dial combination although you can`t see it when the light fades.




They do look good though. I ended up selling my Sub to buy the Zenith Pilot by the way. I was sick of being asked if it was `real` like a Rolex Submariner was the be all and end all of timepieces.

Edited by bigkeeko on Tuesday 4th August 18:14

Hey what pilot do you have? How does it compare to the sub? I keep being drawn to the Extra Special Type 20, I have. 5513 but that is in my special box so looking for the pilot as a more daily thing.

[bigkeeko]

nikaiyo2 said:

Hey what pilot do you have? How does it compare to the sub? I keep being drawn to the Extra Special Type 20, I have. 5513 but that is in my special box so looking for the pilot as a more daily thing.

It`s the ES type 20 I have. Instantly recognisable as a Zenith. Strap feels much better when broke in. It cannot be compared to the sub in any way asides roughly the same size as it isn`t really a tool watch. As a daily it would be great, but I wear mine in rotation. Very easy to read at night with brilliant lume, even a half awake glance in the dark and you know the time. On hindsight I should have bought the GMT 48mm version as I like the idea of the two time zones although you`d need a bigger wrist to pull off the 48mm.

[dom9]

I have the Original 1969...

Honestly - I bought it as I think it is stunning. Like a mini Striking 10th.

It's a beautiful little watch but it is a bit small for me (all 6'3" and 17st) at 38mm.

So, mine has basically been in the box, unworn for 99% of it's life (18 months or so). If you're interested, it'll get shifted at some point as I seem to be 'off' watches and back to cars, these days!

[nikaiyo2]

dom9 said:

I have the Original 1969...

Honestly - I bought it as I think it is stunning. Like a mini Striking 10th.

It's a beautiful little watch but it is a bit small for me (all 6'3" and 17st) at 38mm.

So, mine has basically been in the box, unworn for 99% of it's life (18 months or so). If you're interested, it'll get shifted at some point as I seem to be 'off' watches and back to cars, these days!

When you are looking to move it on drop me a PM as I may be interested, depending on watch budget at the time

[dom9]

nikaiyo2 said:

When you are looking to move it on drop me a PM as I may be interested, depending on watch budget at the time

Apologies for derailing the thread or breaking any rules... Tried to PM you (and the OP before I saw your message) but didn't receive the 'copy' at my end, so I am thinking it may not have come through!? Feel free to email me at domwright9 and then Hotmail.com if you want a chat!