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Joey_V · 18 November 2010, 10:54 AM

Any thoughts on the brand?

Is this a thriving brand or on the decline? I'm interested in the Defy Xtremes...

Thanks fellas!

ducatidoc · 18 November 2010, 01:39 PM

Well...I got 6 of them, so i may be a bit prejudiced.

Which Defy Extreme are you interested in ? Reason I ask is my AD just offered me one at a marvelously generous price, but I'm waiting on the pictures. Soon as i get them I can copy them to you with the quote. The dealer is fantastic, and is in CA, so you'll save on sales tax.

I don't have enough wrist for an DE on a bracelet, but I have no problem with a 46mm Defy Classic on rubber strap. I asked for the pic's just to see it.

Shade · 19 November 2010, 11:54 PM

I think zenith is understated. They make excellent movements, even supplied to numerous brands, but never got the recognition they deserve. Their new elite line is pure classic, and the steel version is very affordable at around 2,2k only.

esm · 20 November 2010, 12:28 AM

i think i have caught the Zenith bug lately.

have tried their Striking 10th and New Vintage 1969 last week and OMG, what a beauty!
one of them would be my entry to the Zenith world.. but just not sure which one yet... i think the New Vintage 1969 (with the tri colour sub dials) is winning at the moment.

RBR76 · 20 November 2010, 01:35 AM

IMO, definitely an under-rated brand.

It has a great in-house movement in the El Primero which was being supplied to Rolex for their Daytona.

One of the best chronograph movement around.

These Daytonas now fetch a higher price than brand new ones.

Spyder555 · 19 December 2010, 07:56 AM

I own a 1999 Zenith Rainbow Flyback which is now (finally) fascinating me. Intricate detailing, the El Primero movement, the presentation box it comes in etc. The prices are moving up, finally. I believe they sold originally for $4,300, but can be picked up in beautiful used condition for $3-4K. That's a lot of watch for the $. The europeans understand this watch more than we do here in the US and therefore pay more for them. I believe this watch will climb in value nicely over the for-seeable future. Mine is the black faced version on the stainless bracelet.

18 November 2010, 10:54 AM	#1
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	Opinions on Zenith? Any thoughts on the brand? Is this a thriving brand or on the decline? I'm interested in the Defy Xtremes... Thanks fellas! __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

18 November 2010, 01:39 PM	#2
ducatidoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: the doc side Watch: zenith Posts: 3,779	Well...I got 6 of them, so i may be a bit prejudiced. Which Defy Extreme are you interested in ? Reason I ask is my AD just offered me one at a marvelously generous price, but I'm waiting on the pictures. Soon as i get them I can copy them to you with the quote. The dealer is fantastic, and is in CA, so you'll save on sales tax. I don't have enough wrist for an DE on a bracelet, but I have no problem with a 46mm Defy Classic on rubber strap. I asked for the pic's just to see it. __________________ The payments remain long after the novelty has worn off. # 26371 NAWCC Member

19 November 2010, 11:54 PM	#3
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	I think zenith is understated. They make excellent movements, even supplied to numerous brands, but never got the recognition they deserve. Their new elite line is pure classic, and the steel version is very affordable at around 2,2k only. __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

20 November 2010, 12:28 AM	#4
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	i think i have caught the Zenith bug lately. have tried their Striking 10th and New Vintage 1969 last week and OMG, what a beauty! one of them would be my entry to the Zenith world.. but just not sure which one yet... i think the New Vintage 1969 (with the tri colour sub dials) is winning at the moment.

20 November 2010, 01:35 AM	#5
RBR76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Watch City Watch: Submariner 16610 Posts: 170	IMO, definitely an under-rated brand. It has a great in-house movement in the El Primero which was being supplied to Rolex for their Daytona. One of the best chronograph movement around. These Daytonas now fetch a higher price than brand new ones.

19 December 2010, 07:56 AM	#6
Spyder555 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Los Angelino Posts: 87	I own a 1999 Zenith Rainbow Flyback which is now (finally) fascinating me. Intricate detailing, the El Primero movement, the presentation box it comes in etc. The prices are moving up, finally. I believe they sold originally for $4,300, but can be picked up in beautiful used condition for $3-4K. That's a lot of watch for the $. The europeans understand this watch more than we do here in the US and therefore pay more for them. I believe this watch will climb in value nicely over the for-seeable future. Mine is the black faced version on the stainless bracelet.

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