Zenith El Primero - would you?
Discussion
I've been looking at this for a while and am rather tempted. I have quite slim wrists so 38mm would be fine.
My OH is able to get 20% off list from Goldsmiths and 2nd hand ones are rare.
What are they like to live with? Are they reliable and scratch resistant or very delicate?
The alternative would be a ceramic Daytona (different price point I know but would hold its value better) but finding one at list would be tricky.
My OH is able to get 20% off list from Goldsmiths and 2nd hand ones are rare.
What are they like to live with? Are they reliable and scratch resistant or very delicate?
The alternative would be a ceramic Daytona (different price point I know but would hold its value better) but finding one at list would be tricky.
I had one - beautiful little watch!
Mine saw very little wear but was faultless and looked stunning. It didn't seem to pick up scratches or knocks, though it would hide under a cuff, easily.
I'm not a man who can carry off a 38mm watch and decided to sell it as part of my car build/restoration (trying to keep that project cost neutral).
Sold it via ebay for a few hundred more than I paid 3-ish years earlier (got it very cheap, new in the US), which was a nice surprise.
The chap who bought it was a bit of a collector and said they were pretty rare, especially in the (virtually as new) condition mine was in.
The display back and movement are a thing of beauty. Highly recommended for the money, if you can pull off the smaller case. 40mm is my sweet spot.
At half-ish the cost of a Striking 10th, I don't think you can go wrong and, in many ways, a lot 'more' watch than a Daytona (ie date, 36,000vph etc).
Mine saw very little wear but was faultless and looked stunning. It didn't seem to pick up scratches or knocks, though it would hide under a cuff, easily.
I'm not a man who can carry off a 38mm watch and decided to sell it as part of my car build/restoration (trying to keep that project cost neutral).
Sold it via ebay for a few hundred more than I paid 3-ish years earlier (got it very cheap, new in the US), which was a nice surprise.
The chap who bought it was a bit of a collector and said they were pretty rare, especially in the (virtually as new) condition mine was in.
The display back and movement are a thing of beauty. Highly recommended for the money, if you can pull off the smaller case. 40mm is my sweet spot.
At half-ish the cost of a Striking 10th, I don't think you can go wrong and, in many ways, a lot 'more' watch than a Daytona (ie date, 36,000vph etc).
Edited by dom9 on Sunday 5th February 13:44
Thanks all, my appetite is truly whetted.
The strap is a minor concern as it would be used regularly but hopefully covered under warranty. Other straps may well be a consideration to mix things up a little. Blue croc might be nice.
A quick enquiry to Goldsmiths and they don't have one in stock anywhere.
There is an Italian dealer on Chrono24 with good feedback and a similar price but I really would like to try one on the wrist before making a decision.
I'll have a look around next time I'm in London.
The strap is a minor concern as it would be used regularly but hopefully covered under warranty. Other straps may well be a consideration to mix things up a little. Blue croc might be nice.
A quick enquiry to Goldsmiths and they don't have one in stock anywhere.
There is an Italian dealer on Chrono24 with good feedback and a similar price but I really would like to try one on the wrist before making a decision.
I'll have a look around next time I'm in London.
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