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Patrick Lim · 2 January 2014, 04:26 PM

First of all, I must admit I had somehow lost some love for Zenith in the past couple of years. Nothing wrong with their new collections; it's more of the lure of other competing brands for wrist time and resources.

When Zenith relaunched the El Primero 410 limited edition at Baselworld last year, I recalled my joy in purchasing its previous version, the Chronomaster Chronograph Moonphase with annual calendar. It also revisited the pain of selling it subsequently.

So when I saw this exclusive limited edition of 500 pieces in the local boutique last month, there can only be one outcome. A timely Christmas gift to myself :)

The slate grey sunray dial and indices on the dial are beauties to behold. Would prefer 100m WR and size of 40mm given my small wrist. Well, this is still as close to the perfect luxury sports watch IMHO.

Enough said, here's the pic

DreambreaX · 2 January 2014, 05:36 PM

good watch!

111forza · 2 January 2014, 07:22 PM

Gorgeous

Love Zenith you get so much watch for your money from a true watch manufacturer and what more can be said about the fantastic El Primero movement. I really do not understand why there is not more love shown toward Zenith here in UK.

Love the look of yours mate wear in good health

dysondiver · 2 January 2014, 08:18 PM

very nice , good health to wear it , zenith do manage to give a lot for the price.

SearChart · 2 January 2014, 08:42 PM

Zenith is a great brand! I love the El Primero series.

Congratulations

benlee · 2 January 2014, 08:45 PM

Very nice Zenith!

travisb · 2 January 2014, 08:58 PM

That looks really good. Congrats!

andrey_ · 2 January 2014, 09:21 PM

A beautiful watch as most of zenith models, love the grey dial, reminds me of my grey ultra-thin.
Wear it in health!
Is it an annual calendar?

Sent from my GT-S7562 using Tapatalk

Maxtor · 2 January 2014, 10:47 PM

Very sharp. Enjoy.

malarky_hk · 2 January 2014, 11:01 PM

Congrats! The live pics really do show off that beautiful piece and great colour scheme. Enjoy!

Mine says hello.

FeelingTheBlues · 3 January 2014, 12:45 AM

I love the clean lines of this watch and the red chronograph second hand, well done!

How big is this one? 42mm? 43mm?

nick c · 3 January 2014, 02:03 AM

Very nice congrats

unknown · 3 January 2014, 06:59 AM

Very Nice piece !

Patrick Lim · 3 January 2014, 09:01 AM

Thanks, all :)

Replying to the 2 questions asked:
The watch is 42mm though it wears bigger due to the lugs.
Yes it comes with the annual calendar, which is a neat complication to have

psv · 3 January 2014, 09:02 AM

That 410 LE is stunning. Well done!

By the way, it is waterproof to 100m.

B. Doggy · 3 January 2014, 11:36 AM

Killer pics

CWIN · 3 January 2014, 01:34 PM

Love Zenith. Beautiful watch, congrats!

bde · 3 January 2014, 01:42 PM

Love Zenith! Great pick up.

DCgator · 3 January 2014, 06:06 PM

I have one Zenith Elite, love it! One day I will acquire a piece with the El Primero movt.

SixPak · 3 January 2014, 11:53 PM

Great watch. Love the 410 LE.

AK797 · 4 January 2014, 03:15 AM

Very nice, slate, el primero, AC and MP, lovely!

tavv160 · 4 January 2014, 04:01 AM

I am in the same boat as you. My love for Zenith disappeared with the appearance of mr. Nataf. But they are back in the game and making some great watches. The EP is arguably one of the most iconic movements ever made. I am seriously considering getting a 36,000 vph. Zenith is a great manafacture and the price-quality is hard to beat.

Congrats on the great purchase!

tavv160 · 4 January 2014, 04:02 AM

I am in the same boat as you. My love for Zenith disappeared with the appearance of mr. Nataf. But they are back in the game and making some great watches. The EP is arguably one of the most iconic movements ever made. I am seriously considering getting a 36,000 vph. Zenith is a great manafacture and the price-quality is hard to beat.

Congrats on the great purchase!

IGotId · 5 January 2014, 02:02 AM

Beautiful 'piece! I just did a quick search & found that it's 42mm; how thick is the case? Thanks!

Patrick Lim · 6 January 2014, 02:18 PM

Not unexpected, Zenith has just launched the normal production 410 yesterday: http://www.ablogtowatch.com/zenith-el-primero-410-watch

Still prefer the bolder two-tone dial and slate grey of the limited edition.
Interesting that the watch is still listed as 100M WR when it really is 50m WR.
At least this is what was engraved on the back casing

Watch case is almost 13mm thick.

Wearing one of its cousins yesterday:

Cru Jones · 6 January 2014, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patrick Lim

Not unexpected, Zenith has just launched the normal production 410 yesterday: http://www.ablogtowatch.com/zenith-el-primero-410-watch

your LE is so much nicer. the grey with red hand is so sharp!

congratulations on that beauty. a little big with the lugs, but, a real stand out piece.

nishant · 11 January 2014, 02:21 PM

Beautiful watches in this thread .. Love em all.

DVR · 15 January 2014, 01:32 AM

Just got mine today !

Thanks Patrick, it is because of this topic I started looking for this model.
Luckily I too was able to secure one of the 500.

Also thanks to Bruno for trying to get me one locally.

A month or so ago I felt the time was right to buy an other nice watch. Had my eye on several brands.

Rolex, Breitling, IWC, JLC and a few more were in the running. But when I saw this one here and learned I had a change of still getting one I just had to have it.

What a sublime piece ! And for what you get not expensive at all. Zenith is very underrated at the moment and a true bargain.

Patrick Lim · 15 January 2014, 09:45 AM

Welcome to the club! It is a lovely watch indeed.
Huge congrats!

Zenith is underpriced in my opinion though I am not suggesting that they increase prices. Haha.

On the side note, my wife would not be happy to learn how I have influenced another to buy a watch when it is perceived as a poisonous hobby to her. LOL

Survivor · 17 January 2014, 04:11 AM

Gorgeous watch but really big on you (I'm talking about the LE watch on OP's wrist or....... forearm

)............this Zenith might fit you better......a Zenith Daytona, that is!!!!!

2 January 2014, 04:26 PM	#1
Patrick Lim "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Singapore :) Watch: Sea Dweller 4000 Posts: 226	New Love for Zenith First of all, I must admit I had somehow lost some love for Zenith in the past couple of years. Nothing wrong with their new collections; it's more of the lure of other competing brands for wrist time and resources. When Zenith relaunched the El Primero 410 limited edition at Baselworld last year, I recalled my joy in purchasing its previous version, the Chronomaster Chronograph Moonphase with annual calendar. It also revisited the pain of selling it subsequently. So when I saw this exclusive limited edition of 500 pieces in the local boutique last month, there can only be one outcome. A timely Christmas gift to myself :) The slate grey sunray dial and indices on the dial are beauties to behold. Would prefer 100m WR and size of 40mm given my small wrist. Well, this is still as close to the perfect luxury sports watch IMHO. Enough said, here's the pic __________________ There is never enough time for good watches

2 January 2014, 09:21 PM	#8
andrey_ "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Victor Location: Athens Watch: 16700 Posts: 300	A beautiful watch as most of zenith models, love the grey dial, reminds me of my grey ultra-thin. Wear it in health! Is it an annual calendar? Sent from my GT-S7562 using Tapatalk __________________

3 January 2014, 12:45 AM	#11
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	I love the clean lines of this watch and the red chronograph second hand, well done! How big is this one? 42mm? 43mm? __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

3 January 2014, 06:59 AM	#13
unknown "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 2,872	Very Nice piece ! __________________ Instagram : @collectible_watches

3 January 2014, 09:01 AM	#14
Patrick Lim "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Singapore :) Watch: Sea Dweller 4000 Posts: 226	Thanks, all :) Replying to the 2 questions asked: The watch is 42mm though it wears bigger due to the lugs. Yes it comes with the annual calendar, which is a neat complication to have __________________ There is never enough time for good watches

2 January 2014, 05:36 PM	#2
DreambreaX Banned Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Rolex Estate Posts: 1,304	good watch!

2 January 2014, 07:22 PM	#3
111forza "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: uk Posts: 2,667	Gorgeous Love Zenith you get so much watch for your money from a true watch manufacturer and what more can be said about the fantastic El Primero movement. I really do not understand why there is not more love shown toward Zenith here in UK. Love the look of yours mate wear in good health

2 January 2014, 08:18 PM	#4
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	very nice , good health to wear it , zenith do manage to give a lot for the price.

2 January 2014, 08:45 PM	#6
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,874	Very nice Zenith!

2 January 2014, 08:58 PM	#7
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,486	That looks really good. Congrats!

2 January 2014, 10:47 PM	#9
Maxtor 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Max Location: Toronto Watch: Exp 1, DJ Tuxedo Posts: 2,472	Very sharp. Enjoy.

2 January 2014, 11:01 PM	#10
malarky_hk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: ... Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,466	Congrats! The live pics really do show off that beautiful piece and great colour scheme. Enjoy! Mine says hello.

3 January 2014, 02:03 AM	#12
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Very nice congrats

3 January 2014, 09:02 AM	#15
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	That 410 LE is stunning. Well done! By the way, it is waterproof to 100m.

3 January 2014, 11:36 AM	#16
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Killer pics __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

3 January 2014, 01:34 PM	#17
CWIN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: San Diego Watch: Patek, AP, Rolex Posts: 4,449	Love Zenith. Beautiful watch, congrats!

3 January 2014, 01:42 PM	#18
bde "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Brad Location: Indiana Watch: -aholics anonymous Posts: 1,589	Love Zenith! Great pick up.

3 January 2014, 06:06 PM	#19
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	I have one Zenith Elite, love it! One day I will acquire a piece with the El Primero movt.

3 January 2014, 11:53 PM	#20
SixPak "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Phong Location: Toronto Posts: 2,718	Great watch. Love the 410 LE.

4 January 2014, 03:15 AM	#21
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Very nice, slate, el primero, AC and MP, lovely!

4 January 2014, 04:01 AM	#22
tavv160 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Tony Location: UK Watch: AP, Rolex, JLC... Posts: 631	I am in the same boat as you. My love for Zenith disappeared with the appearance of mr. Nataf. But they are back in the game and making some great watches. The EP is arguably one of the most iconic movements ever made. I am seriously considering getting a 36,000 vph. Zenith is a great manafacture and the price-quality is hard to beat. Congrats on the great purchase! __________________ Kind Regards, Tony.

4 January 2014, 04:02 AM	#23
tavv160 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Tony Location: UK Watch: AP, Rolex, JLC... Posts: 631	I am in the same boat as you. My love for Zenith disappeared with the appearance of mr. Nataf. But they are back in the game and making some great watches. The EP is arguably one of the most iconic movements ever made. I am seriously considering getting a 36,000 vph. Zenith is a great manafacture and the price-quality is hard to beat. Congrats on the great purchase! __________________ Kind Regards, Tony.

5 January 2014, 02:02 AM	#24
IGotId "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Adnan Location: NoVA Posts: 458	Beautiful 'piece! I just did a quick search & found that it's 42mm; how thick is the case? Thanks!

6 January 2014, 02:18 PM	#25
Patrick Lim "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Singapore :) Watch: Sea Dweller 4000 Posts: 226	Not unexpected, Zenith has just launched the normal production 410 yesterday: http://www.ablogtowatch.com/zenith-el-primero-410-watch Still prefer the bolder two-tone dial and slate grey of the limited edition. Interesting that the watch is still listed as 100M WR when it really is 50m WR. At least this is what was engraved on the back casing Watch case is almost 13mm thick. Wearing one of its cousins yesterday: __________________ There is never enough time for good watches

11 January 2014, 02:21 PM	#27
nishant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Nishant T. Location: DC Area Watch: JLC NS Chrono GMT Posts: 779	Beautiful watches in this thread .. Love em all.

15 January 2014, 01:32 AM	#28
DVR "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Denis Location: Flanders, EU Watch: Diver watches Posts: 2,008	Just got mine today ! Thanks Patrick, it is because of this topic I started looking for this model. Luckily I too was able to secure one of the 500. Also thanks to Bruno for trying to get me one locally. A month or so ago I felt the time was right to buy an other nice watch. Had my eye on several brands. Rolex, Breitling, IWC, JLC and a few more were in the running. But when I saw this one here and learned I had a change of still getting one I just had to have it. What a sublime piece ! And for what you get not expensive at all. Zenith is very underrated at the moment and a true bargain. __________________ AP - BP - UN - GO - GS - JLC - RLX

15 January 2014, 09:45 AM	#29
Patrick Lim "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Singapore :) Watch: Sea Dweller 4000 Posts: 226	Welcome to the club! It is a lovely watch indeed. Huge congrats! Zenith is underpriced in my opinion though I am not suggesting that they increase prices. Haha. On the side note, my wife would not be happy to learn how I have influenced another to buy a watch when it is perceived as a poisonous hobby to her. LOL __________________ There is never enough time for good watches

17 January 2014, 04:11 AM	#30
Survivor Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Thousand Oaks Watch: DSSD Posts: 1,017	Gorgeous watch but really big on you (I'm talking about the LE watch on OP's wrist or....... forearm )............this Zenith might fit you better......a Zenith Daytona, that is!!!!! Attached Images

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