zenith el primero tri color 1969 - 38mm or 42mm??

[japenney]

Hi guys. I am thinking about picking up this model. Can someone tell me if 38mm or 42mm is more popular? My wrist can pull off both sizes I think. For when I get bored and resell down the road I should probably just pick the one that is more popular size.



Josh

[Hollister]

You are already planning to sell a watch you've not yet bought? That's a brave strategy. The 1969 is 38mm, but wears bigger as it's all dial, minimal bezel.

[japenney]

Originally Posted by Hollister

You are already planning to sell a watch you've not yet bought? That's a brave strategy. The 1969 is 38mm, but wears bigger as it's all dial, minimal bezel.

the 42mm reference I am looking at is 03.2040.40069.C494 . Thank you for the info!

[ap1]

42 gotta be more pop, but I'd go 38

[Hollister]

Originally Posted by japenney

the 42mm reference I am looking at is 03.2040.40069.C494 . Thank you for the info!

Yes, I've tried that one on, but the "1969 Original" has much better proportions, being only 38mm, IMO. Less of a wrist-clock effect.

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/ha...ic-chronograph

[ocean2059]

The 38mm can be wore more like a dress watch whereas the 42mm is more like a sporty watch. I went for the 42mm. I've had it for almost three years now and I really love it. It's my weekend go-to piece. You won't go wrong with either one.

Cheers,

[mps354]

I prefer the 38, but I guess it depends on your wrist size

[denmanproject]

42

[Peterandwatches]

I thought the 38 looked better than the 42, but ultimately the overlapping dials and unreadable date soured me. The date is smooshed so tight against the window, that I couldn't tell if it was the 1st or the 11th, without weirdly angling my wrist.

[ap1]

Gotta say, the seconds hand with star ruins it for me. Just a hair better than the "commander"

[jhross98]

Buy a vintage a384 for the same price.... No brainer

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[regnant]

I don't kn about popularity but I would pick 42MM

[JR16]

Fantastic watch. If you have sub 7cm wrists would go w 38mm


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[Speed]

Another vote for the 38. Original proportions with a few. Irene tweaks.

Overlapping Sub dials are part of the deal.

Love mine.

Note - lugs at 19mm so you may be limited on off-the-shelf replacements.

Since you seem concerned about resale - WARNING these don't do well
- they're not Rolex after all.