The Watch Appreciation Thread (Reviews and Photos of Men's Timepieces by Rolex, Patek Philippe, Brei

[Cuttingboard]

What do you guys think of Zenith watches? A watch that doesn't get a lot of love but has a rich history.

 

[Cylon]

They've had some really blah offerings in recent years, but I think last year was a breakout for them. They do lean heavily on the El Primero in the same sort of way Omega does with the Speedmaster.

But both the new El Primero Striking 10th and the new Pilot are beautiful watches, though I don't know if I would choose it over a Speedy when I decide to get a chronograph. I tried a S10th at my AD and its a very unique and beautiful complication to see. My wife didn't care for it so much, until I showed her the caseback.

If I had the extra money laying around, I would buy it yesterday.

...and now I realize you're all terrible people who keep forcing me to add to my list...

 

[Kid Nickels]



What do you guys think of Zenith watches? A watch that doesn't get a lot of love but has a rich history.

+1. I like Zenith a lot. They make (mostly) classic styles, understated, well made and in-house movements. What's not to like? They should get more love for sure.

 

[gdl203]

The whole size inflation and open heart series almost killed the brand in the eyes of WIS. Getting back to the classic Zenith designs may revive it

 

[Cylon]

WIS?

 

[gdl203]

It's just short for watch aficionados, watch collectors (stands for Watch Idiot Savant, a term coined on TimeZone I think)

 

[Dino944]

I like Zeniths more classic offerings like their dress watches or the chronograph in the top photo. Their El Primero movement, which I believe was a joint venture with Movado, was ground breaking as the first automatic chronograph movement. I find their modern sports watches too stylized and part of the "Look at me I can make a huge watch too, crowd."

 

[Kid Nickels]



I like Zeniths more classic offerings like their dress watches or the chronograph in the top photo.  Their El Primero movement, which I believe was a joint venture with Movado, was ground breaking as the first automatic chronograph movement.  I find their modern sports watches too stylized and part of the "Look at me I can make a huge watch too, crowd."

+1... ya from those photos above I like #2 and #4. Their classic watches are great IMO.

 

[Dino944]

Finally another ROO lover. I have the Rubberclad and Safari in my collection. I know they aren't to everyone's taste on this forum, but I do love the Offshore's. My grail is currently the RO perpetual in rose gold. Is the strap custom from AP, or aftermarket? If aftermarket, where did you get it, and how does it compare to OEM? I have my Safari on an AP Don Ramon strap, and I need to replace it soon.

I love AP's particularly the RO, and I owned one for about 6 years back in the 1990s. I hope to pick up another at some point. I think the ROO is a handsome watch, I really like the bracelet for them. My main complaint about AP is that they make too many limited editions that are really all the same watch with different color dials. I would prefer it when they made limited editions they made made changes that are more substantial than just dial colors, such as using interesting case matterials, different bezel screws or unusual pushers like those found on the Montoya Edition, that was a cool watch! Still great watches and nice to see some RO/ ROO photos here.

 

[Cuttingboard]

I prefer their classic design also... I really like the elite 681 ultra thin with black dial as a formal watch. They also have the same watch with a pearl face and navy markers that's stunning. I'm in the market for a chrono and I'm having a difficult time.

 

[Shikar]

Bluesy. A different color than usual for me so had to get one.

Regards.

 

[Rambo]



I prefer their classic design also... I really like the elite 681 ultra thin with black dial as a formal watch. They also have the same watch with a pearl face and navy markers that's stunning. I'm in the market for a chrono and I'm having a difficult time.

I actually rather like that

 

[j stuff]

Thanks guys

Ill be in this thread more often

Stunning watch - great first post!

First things first, Jstuff: That is awesome!

Second, my brother-in-law who works in a remote location overseas asked me to trot off to my local AD to snap some photos of some Rolexes for him. He just came back from a vacation with his wife in the Gulf and saw some Rolexes there (Yes I know, Rolexes in the Gulf? No way!), and now he wants one.

Now, I will preface everything with an apology for the poor picture quality (though I think there is some value in seeing watches in a less than ideal photos/conditions), and the big fat smudge on the face of the GMT II (why my wife didn't correct that, I will never know)...

From first to third reading from L to R we have the Explorer II, The GMT Master, and the Submariner

 

[fritzl]



Really Fritz? I am surprised. I would have pegged you for a Reverso man.

behave!!! i already had made up my mind(many years ago) on this, when several persons of importance weighed in and "confirmed" my decision. let the wimminz be happy with it...

won't put my finger on it. it is like it is.

 

[JonF]



Finally it arrives! My new baby . Could not be any happier.

Congrats! That is a beautiful piece.