What am I missing? Chronographs between $5-8K

[sierra11b]

I am actually leaning toward Zenith's 36000VPH 38mm.

http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/2011/5/...d-vs-some.html

Here's why:

Pros:

1) Classic El Primero

2) Pays hommage nicely to the original A386.

3) 38mm wears well and will never go out of style

4) You don't miss anything in this tiddy little package: date is still nicely tucked away at 4:30, subdials appear to be the same size as the 42mm versions with the 3 & 9 indices pushed outward to accommodate.

5) A bargain upper-scale chronograph

Cons:

1) Subdial overlap is still there but it's not a huge deal as only a few minutes aren't visible. You can actaully use some hour indices to help as you become used to the dials and the layout of the minute hand.

2) Would be happier at 40mm but 38mm should suffice for my 6.5" wrist