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ade · 6 January 2011, 02:20 AM

Happy new year everyone

Haven't posted here much due to work last year, but thought I'd share with you guys how the holidays rewarded me with this lovely limited edition Striking 10th. It is my 3rd El Primero, and I just keep coming back to these for the fantastic engineering and finish. Sorry for the poor iPhone pics!

Numismatist · 6 January 2011, 03:10 AM

Congrats - I really like the Zenith brand.

cyglee · 6 January 2011, 03:26 AM

Whoa... that is a beauty.
Odd name

, but I think I want one!

cody p · 6 January 2011, 04:31 AM

Great looking. Thanks for sharing!

esm · 6 January 2011, 08:22 AM

love it Kian - one of my fave modern issue Zenith (almost bought one a few months back).

can i ask when/where did you buy it?

belk7 · 6 January 2011, 08:25 AM

This one appealed to me the first time I saw a photo of it. There was also a nice review in a recent issue of Watch Time. Congrats on a great watch.

belk7 · 6 January 2011, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyglee

Whoa... that is a beauty.
Odd name

, but I think I want one!

Take a close look at the bezel and you'll see that the chrono feature is set up to measure true 1/10th seconds. I think this watch is a terrific utilization of the outstanding El Primero movement. I'd love to see them do a black dial/white subdial version also.

ade · 6 January 2011, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esm

love it Kian - one of my fave modern issue Zenith (almost bought one a few months back).

can i ask when/where did you buy it?

Picked it up at Watches of Switzerland - great service as usual as I have a good relationship there. Will be getting the rubber and steel bracelets to accompany the gator strap.

Quote:

Originally Posted by belk7

This one appealed to me the first time I saw a photo of it. There was also a nice review in a recent issue of Watch Time. Congrats on a great watch.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cody p

Great looking. Thanks for sharing!

Thanks guys, really happy with it as it's a much fresher/modern take compared to the old Zeniths. I'll try and take a photo tomorrow of the movement that is just that little extra special.

Quote:

Originally Posted by belk7

Take a close look at the bezel and you'll see that the chrono feature is set up to measure true 1/10th seconds. I think this watch is a terrific utilization of the outstanding El Primero movement. I'd love to see them do a black dial/white subdial version also.

It is a remarkable movement, and to see the hacking seconds hand fly around the dial is just superb.

A nice video on their website:
http://www.zenith-watches.com/en/#/c...ideo/3/62/flow

LouS · 6 January 2011, 09:26 AM

Great pick up, looks awesome on the wrist! A real connoisseur's watch. Hearty congratulations!

learningtofly · 6 January 2011, 09:45 AM

Picked one up myself at WoS Bond Street - gorgeous watch!

cyglee · 6 January 2011, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by belk7

Take a close look at the bezel and you'll see that the chrono feature is set up to measure true 1/10th seconds. I think this watch is a terrific utilization of the outstanding El Primero movement. I'd love to see them do a black dial/white subdial version also.

Thanks for the info. I was certain there was a reason for the name. And, it makes me want one even more!!

diablo982 · 6 January 2011, 02:17 PM

Fantastic watch! I had the chance to handle one up close and personal over the holidays. (Very few AD's here in the states.) I really love the detail and craftsmanship. Hopefully I will join the Zenith family in the near future.

ade · 6 January 2011, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LouS

Great pick up, looks awesome on the wrist! A real connoisseur's watch. Hearty congratulations!

Cheers Lou!

Quote:

Originally Posted by learningtofly

Picked one up myself at WoS Bond Street - gorgeous watch!

Well done! Beautiful

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyglee

Thanks for the info. I was certain there was a reason for the name. And, it makes me want one even more!!

Oh yes, you do! If only Rolex adopted same El Primero movement in the next Daytona WITH DATE (no Cyclops pls)

Quote:

Originally Posted by diablo982

Fantastic watch! I had the chance to handle one up close and personal over the holidays. (Very few AD's here in the states.) I really love the detail and craftsmanship. Hopefully I will join the Zenith family in the near future.

And you will

I think Zenith are really underappreciated, and they do have terrific attention to detail. It is a remarkable effort that goes into each of their movements.

esm · 6 January 2011, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by learningtofly

Picked one up myself at WoS Bond Street - gorgeous watch!

good one Tony - im still amazed about the "you were at the right place, the right time". LOVE IT

(there were non available after you suggested that i should call every WoS )

ess45 · 7 January 2011, 01:29 AM

Congrats, very nice Zenith guys. Better looking and more functional than Daytona.

Mogens · 7 January 2011, 01:52 AM

Congrats, that is truly stunning!

Have to stop by my AD to have a look:)

ParisDakarBmw · 7 January 2011, 02:02 AM

Very sharp watch!

L-16610 · 7 January 2011, 04:28 AM

VERY NICE

One day I'll own a Zenith too !

dddrees · 7 January 2011, 06:52 AM

Congrats. One day I would like to get a Zenith as well.

vukotab · 9 January 2011, 12:24 AM

Wow, what a fantastic example of classic El Primero!

Perfect choice, wear it in a good health!

Fearsome Puppy · 9 January 2011, 03:07 AM

I tried on the rose gold version a couple of months back. It is really a special watch, congrats...

ade · 9 January 2011, 07:00 AM

Thanks guys

Have been enjoying more wrist time this week as it fits under the shirt a bit better than the SD!

Vtwin996 · 9 January 2011, 11:46 PM

That's an awesome piece. Zenith El Primero is on my short list.

LouS · 12 January 2011, 10:34 AM

I thought the crew would enjoy a look at the Striking 10th next to its historical inspiration, the ref. A 386 - one of the first series of El Primero references produced by Zenith in 1969. That three-color-subdial bit has historical roots. The original is a traditional chronograph, and one of my two favorite vintage Primeros. 42mm vs 38mm in case you are wondering.

6 January 2011, 02:20 AM	#1
ade "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: England Watch: depends on my mood Posts: 158	Zenith Striking 10th Happy new year everyone Haven't posted here much due to work last year, but thought I'd share with you guys how the holidays rewarded me with this lovely limited edition Striking 10th. It is my 3rd El Primero, and I just keep coming back to these for the fantastic engineering and finish. Sorry for the poor iPhone pics!

6 January 2011, 03:10 AM	#2
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	Congrats - I really like the Zenith brand. __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

6 January 2011, 03:26 AM	#3
cyglee "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Gordon Location: California Watch: Gmtll,LV,SD,GV,etc Posts: 627	Whoa... that is a beauty. Odd name, but I think I want one!

6 January 2011, 09:45 AM	#10
learningtofly 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Tony Location: London, England Watch: Hmmm... Posts: 2,483	Picked one up myself at WoS Bond Street - gorgeous watch! __________________ Tony

9 January 2011, 12:24 AM	#20
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	Wow, what a fantastic example of classic El Primero! Perfect choice, wear it in a good health! __________________ My fashion blog and Instagram: https://stylebyvukota.com/ https://instagram.com/vukotabrajovic/

6 January 2011, 04:31 AM	#4
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	Great looking. Thanks for sharing!

6 January 2011, 08:22 AM	#5
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	love it Kian - one of my fave modern issue Zenith (almost bought one a few months back). can i ask when/where did you buy it?

6 January 2011, 08:25 AM	#6
belk7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: USA Posts: 1,439	This one appealed to me the first time I saw a photo of it. There was also a nice review in a recent issue of Watch Time. Congrats on a great watch.

6 January 2011, 09:26 AM	#9
LouS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New York City Watch: GMT II 16710 Black Posts: 142	Great pick up, looks awesome on the wrist! A real connoisseur's watch. Hearty congratulations!

6 January 2011, 02:17 PM	#12
diablo982 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Music City, TN Watch: Sub 16610 Posts: 57	Fantastic watch! I had the chance to handle one up close and personal over the holidays. (Very few AD's here in the states.) I really love the detail and craftsmanship. Hopefully I will join the Zenith family in the near future.

7 January 2011, 01:29 AM	#15
ess45 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fl. Posts: 521	Congrats, very nice Zenith guys. Better looking and more functional than Daytona.

7 January 2011, 01:52 AM	#16
Mogens Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Norway Posts: 77	Congrats, that is truly stunning! Have to stop by my AD to have a look:)

7 January 2011, 02:02 AM	#17
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	Very sharp watch!

7 January 2011, 04:28 AM	#18
L-16610 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Europe Posts: 825	VERY NICE One day I'll own a Zenith too !

7 January 2011, 06:52 AM	#19
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Congrats. One day I would like to get a Zenith as well.

9 January 2011, 03:07 AM	#21
Fearsome Puppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Kevin Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: SD4K Posts: 880	I tried on the rose gold version a couple of months back. It is really a special watch, congrats... __________________ Lange 1815 Chrono, AP ROO 26470ST, RO 26230ST, Rolex 216570 (w), 116600, 116520 (w), IWC XV, PAM 366, 420, Omega 311.30.42.30.01.005, Seiko SKX007J, Apple Watch, a bunch of G-Shocks -------------------------------------------------------------

9 January 2011, 07:00 AM	#22
ade "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: England Watch: depends on my mood Posts: 158	Thanks guys Have been enjoying more wrist time this week as it fits under the shirt a bit better than the SD!

9 January 2011, 11:46 PM	#23
Vtwin996 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chicago Watch: Sub LV Posts: 5	That's an awesome piece. Zenith El Primero is on my short list.

12 January 2011, 10:34 AM	#24
LouS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New York City Watch: GMT II 16710 Black Posts: 142	I thought the crew would enjoy a look at the Striking 10th next to its historical inspiration, the ref. A 386 - one of the first series of El Primero references produced by Zenith in 1969. That three-color-subdial bit has historical roots. The original is a traditional chronograph, and one of my two favorite vintage Primeros. 42mm vs 38mm in case you are wondering.

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