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magnet_UK · 3 February 2014, 09:51 PM

Morning all.

This is my first major purchase since I bought my Daytona in 2009. I saw it on display in my local AD's window and after trying it on I was totally smitten. I've tried on many watches in the intervening years but none have given me the instant 'wow' factor like this one. It was also in the sale with a good chunk off so this made it even more of a no-brainer!

The opening revealing the beating heart of the El Primero movement is mesmerising to watch and gives me a look that none of the others in my collection have. It measures 42mm and sits perfectly on my 6.75" wrist. The movement doesn't hack so I set it 8 days ago the best I could and it seems very accurate at +1 second a day. I think it combines a modern and vintage look and I love it!

Here's some pics and thanks for looking

malarky_hk · 3 February 2014, 10:59 PM

Congrats and welcome to the Zenith Club - a good looking piece.

The El Primero is one of the best chrono movements out there, IMHO. Enjoy the watch.

toph · 3 February 2014, 11:01 PM

It is a beauty. Wear in good health.
I have been eyeing Zenith online for a while but I need to try one on first!

salty_snack · 4 February 2014, 06:28 AM

A stunner!

111forza · 4 February 2014, 08:41 AM

Gorgeous watch Simon

Really love Zenith although it seems they are greatly overlooked for some reason The El-Primero is one fantastic movement love the colour combo of the 69 looks great on you congrats

DVR · 4 February 2014, 08:51 AM

Congrats ! A beauty !!
Welcome to the Zenith club, I became a member recently myself and have become a fan of the brand. You'll love yours.

applebook · 4 February 2014, 09:21 AM

Congrats on a fine choice!

This is my favorite color combination of the EP line.

bde · 5 February 2014, 12:33 PM

Congrats! Beautiful watch.

mlotus95 · 6 February 2014, 06:40 AM

sweet!!

srvrf · 6 February 2014, 06:45 AM

Simon, I've got a smaller wrist (6.5") and was wondering if you tried on the 38mm version of the El Primero before settling on this one?

dysondiver · 6 February 2014, 06:53 AM

zeniths are fantastic , enjoy.

magnet_UK · 6 February 2014, 11:10 AM

Thanks all for the kind comments

Quote:

Originally Posted by srvrf

Simon, I've got a smaller wrist (6.5") and was wondering if you tried on the 38mm version of the El Primero before settling on this one?

Hi, no as they didn't have one in. I would imagine you'd have no problem wearing the smaller 1969 version. My wrist is flat where the watch sits and looking at it dead on the lugs in no way overhang the wrist.

Ru4scuba · 6 February 2014, 10:13 PM

Great watch! I've stared at the open hearts for years...never pulled the trigger. Glad you landed one for the rest of us to gawk at!

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srvrf · 9 February 2014, 03:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magnet_UK

Thanks all for the kind comments

Hi, no as they didn't have one in. I would imagine you'd have no problem wearing the smaller 1969 version. My wrist is flat where the watch sits and looking at it dead on the lugs in no way overhang the wrist.

Thanks Simon. I'd still love to try one first. Otherwise the usual trouble trying to decide on a Striking 10th, regular 36,000 42mm or a 38mm.

laphroaig007 · 12 February 2014, 08:22 AM

Very nice Zenith, I especially like the colors of sub-dials.

Bryanli88 · 1 March 2014, 01:56 PM

Nice watch! Love the open heart. I almost pulled the trigger on one, but picked up a Pam 392 instead. It's still on my list of next acquisitions.

BlueHeron · 1 March 2014, 02:06 PM

+1 out of the gate? That's a keeper.

DreambreaX · 2 March 2014, 06:59 PM

very nice

andrey_ · 2 March 2014, 09:44 PM

Congrats!
Never go wrong with an el primero!

Psmith · 2 March 2014, 09:46 PM

Congrats

donaker · 4 March 2014, 07:52 AM

What a great looking watch! Congrats.

TristanC · 6 March 2014, 04:36 AM

Congrats

Cc1966 · 6 March 2014, 07:09 AM

What's not to love. She's stunning in every way. Congratulations on your ownership of such a fine piece mate..

SearChart · 7 March 2014, 12:30 AM

That is a cool watch! Congratulations

JohnBaker3 · 7 March 2014, 12:56 AM

Wow! Nice catch !

3 February 2014, 09:51 PM	#1
magnet_UK "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Simon Location: U.K. Posts: 253	New Watch - Zenith El Primero Chronomaster 1969 Morning all. This is my first major purchase since I bought my Daytona in 2009. I saw it on display in my local AD's window and after trying it on I was totally smitten. I've tried on many watches in the intervening years but none have given me the instant 'wow' factor like this one. It was also in the sale with a good chunk off so this made it even more of a no-brainer! The opening revealing the beating heart of the El Primero movement is mesmerising to watch and gives me a look that none of the others in my collection have. It measures 42mm and sits perfectly on my 6.75" wrist. The movement doesn't hack so I set it 8 days ago the best I could and it seems very accurate at +1 second a day. I think it combines a modern and vintage look and I love it! Here's some pics and thanks for looking __________________ Rolex - 116520 ~ 116710LN ~ 16610LV \| Panerai - PAM00425 ~ PAM00557 \| Tudor 79220N \| Zenith EP Chronomaster 1969

3 February 2014, 11:01 PM	#3
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	It is a beauty. Wear in good health. I have been eyeing Zenith online for a while but I need to try one on first! __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

4 February 2014, 08:51 AM	#6
DVR "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Denis Location: Flanders, EU Watch: Diver watches Posts: 2,009	Congrats ! A beauty !! Welcome to the Zenith club, I became a member recently myself and have become a fan of the brand. You'll love yours. __________________ AP - BP - UN - GO - GS - JLC - RLX

4 February 2014, 09:21 AM	#7
applebook "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: vancouver Posts: 1,918	Congrats on a fine choice! This is my favorite color combination of the EP line. __________________

12 February 2014, 08:22 AM	#15
laphroaig007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Marc Location: France Watch: 116710 & PAM372 Posts: 1,027	Very nice Zenith, I especially like the colors of sub-dials. __________________ Always look on the bright side of life... Watch addict...

3 February 2014, 10:59 PM	#2
malarky_hk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: ... Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,466	Congrats and welcome to the Zenith Club - a good looking piece. The El Primero is one of the best chrono movements out there, IMHO. Enjoy the watch.

4 February 2014, 06:28 AM	#4
salty_snack Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: USA Posts: 365	A stunner!

4 February 2014, 08:41 AM	#5
111forza "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: uk Posts: 2,668	Gorgeous watch Simon Really love Zenith although it seems they are greatly overlooked for some reason The El-Primero is one fantastic movement love the colour combo of the 69 looks great on you congrats

5 February 2014, 12:33 PM	#8
bde "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Brad Location: Indiana Watch: -aholics anonymous Posts: 1,589	Congrats! Beautiful watch.

6 February 2014, 06:40 AM	#9
mlotus95 Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: pa Watch: GMT master II Posts: 600	sweet!!

6 February 2014, 06:45 AM	#10
srvrf 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Steve Location: Indiana Watch: PP/AP/VC Posts: 2,157	Simon, I've got a smaller wrist (6.5") and was wondering if you tried on the 38mm version of the El Primero before settling on this one?

6 February 2014, 06:53 AM	#11
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	zeniths are fantastic , enjoy.

6 February 2014, 10:13 PM	#13
Ru4scuba "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Chris Location: NCR Watch: Today's watch Posts: 736	Great watch! I've stared at the open hearts for years...never pulled the trigger. Glad you landed one for the rest of us to gawk at! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

1 March 2014, 01:56 PM	#16
Bryanli88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Canada Watch: Too Many Posts: 225	Nice watch! Love the open heart. I almost pulled the trigger on one, but picked up a Pam 392 instead. It's still on my list of next acquisitions.

1 March 2014, 02:06 PM	#17
BlueHeron "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: New York Posts: 425	+1 out of the gate? That's a keeper.

2 March 2014, 06:59 PM	#18
DreambreaX Banned Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Rolex Estate Posts: 1,304	very nice

2 March 2014, 09:44 PM	#19
andrey_ "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Victor Location: Athens Watch: 16700 Posts: 300	Congrats! Never go wrong with an el primero! __________________

2 March 2014, 09:46 PM	#20
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Congrats __________________

4 March 2014, 07:52 AM	#21
donaker "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Canada Watch: Dad's 5508 Posts: 355	What a great looking watch! Congrats.

6 March 2014, 04:36 AM	#22
TristanC "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 14	Congrats

6 March 2014, 07:09 AM	#23
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	What's not to love. She's stunning in every way. Congratulations on your ownership of such a fine piece mate.. __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

7 March 2014, 12:56 AM	#25
JohnBaker3 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: John Baker III Location: Spring,Texas Watch: 1971 Red Sub Posts: 2,222	Wow! Nice catch !

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