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Goodwatch · 29 November 2005, 08:43 AM

Zenith have introduced their new, ultimate flagship model, the Grande Class Traveler Répétition Minutes. Only 3 will be made each year, where a computer draws 3 lucky buyers from the waiting list. One from Europe, one from the Americas and one from Asia. The watch is the most complicated production watch to date, sporting 744 parts and 46 functions. Zenith are very particular about the ‘production’ statement because it will be just that: production. Other watches with countless complications have been made but these are usually one offs, this type isn’t. It is a regular production model. Well, regular. The price for this beauty is: US$ 617,000. And there already is a waiting list! I will try to post a scan tomorrow. I just read this in an article from a Dutch watch magazine. Perhaps it is old news to some of you. 617 grand!

dman · 29 November 2005, 08:48 AM

617 K, that is it, I may buy one for me and one for the dog.

JJ Irani · 29 November 2005, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Goodwatch

Zenith have introduced their new, ultimate flagship model, the Grande Class Traveler Répétition Minutes. Only 3 will be made each year, where a computer draws 3 lucky buyers from the waiting list. One from Europe, one from the Americas and one from Asia. The watch is the most complicated production watch to date, sporting 744 parts and 46 functions. Zenith are very particular about the ‘production’ statement because it will be just that: production. Other watches with countless complications have been made but these are usually one offs, this type isn’t. It is a regular production model. Well, regular. The price for this beauty is: US$ 617,000. And there already is a waiting list! I will try to post a scan tomorrow. I just read this in an article from a Dutch watch magazine. Perhaps it is old news to some of you. 617 grand!

Thanks for the news, Frans. A picture should be interesting and exciting!!

Goodwatch · 29 November 2005, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by dman

617 K, that is it, I may buy one for me and one for the dog.

It makes for a nice stocking present

padi56 · 29 November 2005, 06:50 PM

It makes you think how they can justify $626,000 plus for a wrist watch. Know doubt a fine mechanical movement with lots of complications. But way way out of the average working man reach and mine,myself don't like the dial,looks to crowded in middle.

29 November 2005, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

It makes you think how they can justify $626,000 plus for a wrist watch. Know doubt a fine mechanical movement with lots of complications. But way way out of the average working man reach and mine,myself don't like the dial,looks to crowded in middle.

Ed will love this......

Goodwatch · 29 November 2005, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

It makes you think how they can justify $626,000 plus for a wrist watch. Know doubt a fine mechanical movement with lots of complications. But way way out of the average working man reach and mine,myself don't like the dial,looks to crowded in middle.

Thanks mate, I can't come up with a better picture like yours. The justification lies in the waiting list. I think wealthy collectors who just want all these kind of watches in their collection. Or absolute twits who have way too much cash. I think this forum can help with that problem

padi56 · 30 November 2005, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Goodwatch

Thanks mate, I can't come up with a better picture like yours. The justification lies in the waiting list. I think wealthy collectors who just want all these kind of watches in their collection. Or absolute twits who have way too much cash. I think this forum can help with that problem

Well 100% agree Frans but it does nothing for me at all, in fact I think its ugly.I would sooner invest if I had that kind
of money,in some fine single malt.And a harem of fine Asian ladies to pour it for me,at least I would die with a very contented smile on my face.

:thumbsup :

30 November 2005, 12:18 AM

How about a list of what all the complications are? I can't imagine needing more than perhaps time, day, date, another timezone and a chrono. Moon phase is nice, but unless you can match it to your wife's um, cycle, it really doesn't serve a purpose (unless you're an astronomer).

Any complication beyond that is a horologist's wet dream, IMO.

JJ Irani · 30 November 2005, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

How about a list of what all the complications are? I can't imagine needing more than perhaps time, day, date, another timezone and a chrono. Moon phase is nice, but unless you can match it to your wife's um, cycle, it really doesn't serve a purpose (unless you're an astronomer).

Any complication beyond that is a horologist's wet dream, IMO.

Goodwatch · 30 November 2005, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

How about a list of what all the complications are? I can't imagine needing more than perhaps time, day, date, another timezone and a chrono. Moon phase is nice, but unless you can match it to your wife's um, cycle, it really doesn't serve a purpose (unless you're an astronomer).

Any complication beyond that is a horologist's wet dream, IMO.

Here goes: Hours, minutes, seconds (at 9), big date, flyback chronograph with 30 minute counter (at 3), minute repeater with alarm (chime and vibration), second timezone. It has 3 powerreserve meters (1 for the movement, 1 for the alarm and one for the minute repeater), 22k white gold rotor, 44 mm case, saphire front and back and a small saphire window in de side of the case to be able to see the small hammers for the chime, waterproof to 50 meters. Rose or white gold case.

Just this for 617K? No moon phase, no perpetual calendar....

JJ Irani · 30 November 2005, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Goodwatch

Here goes: Hours, minutes, seconds (at 9), big date, flyback chronograph with 30 minute counter (at 3), minute repeater with alarm (chime and vibration), second timezone. It has 3 powerreserve meters (1 for the movement, 1 for the alarm and one for the minute repeater), 22c white gold rotor, 44 mm case, saphire front and back and a small saphire window in de side of the case to be able to see the small hammers for the chime, waterproof to 50 meters. Rose or white gold case.

Just this for 617K? No moon phase, no perpetual calendar....

Why would any tosser in his right mind fork out over half a million dollars for a 22 cent rotor??

Goodwatch · 30 November 2005, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Why would any tosser in his right mind fork out over half a million dollars for a 22 cent rotor??

JJ, what is your contribution to this thread? This:

? Or this:

?

JJ Irani · 30 November 2005, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Goodwatch

JJ, what is your contribution to this thread? This:

? Or this:

?

It's all this

and

that has shot us up to the #2 spot!!

30 November 2005, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Goodwatch

Just this for 617K? No moon phase, no perpetual calendar....

I just cancelled my order... no perpetual calendar, no $617,000 from me.

Goodwatch · 30 November 2005, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

It's all this

and

that has shot us up to the #2 spot!!

Don't forget this:

and this:

Tosser!

padi56 · 30 November 2005, 04:04 AM

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Why would any tosser in his right mind fork out over half a million dollars for a 22 c rotor??

They had to try and keep the cost down hence only a 22Kt instead of a 24Kt gold rotor.

JJ Irani · 30 November 2005, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

They had to try and keep the cost down hence only a 22Kt instead of a 24Kt gold rotor.

I guess 24 K gold would be too soft....I've seen a 22 K rotor on a PP which had a see through back.....stunning!!

Goodwatch · 30 November 2005, 05:09 AM

But do any of you actually like the watch, regardles of the price? I can't say I do, sorry. Too crowded, too many buttons and I would propably break it in half an hour.

Plus: I'm too dumb to understand the inch thick manual

JJ Irani · 30 November 2005, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Goodwatch

But do any of you actually like the watch, regardles of the price? I can't say I do, sorry. Too crowded, to many buttons and I would propably break it in half an hour.

Plus: I'm too dumb to understand the inch thick manual

Agreed!

For that kind of money, I could much better things!!!

padi56 · 30 November 2005, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Agreed!

For that kind of money, I could much better things!!!

A large flock of sheep?

but seriously think its ugly and very busy and overcrowded inner dial

mailman · 30 November 2005, 08:35 PM

Not is it only too much money for me, I also think it's too busy. Probably just for the collectors. Maybe I'm wrong but I can't picture anyone really wearing it.

baseballduck · 1 December 2005, 08:22 AM

If I am ever that stupid to pay over half a million bucks for a watch(which hopefully I never will be) it's not like I'm going to wear the thing. With my luck it would probably break within a few days and the service bill would probably be as much as a SS Daytona.

Tyler

29 November 2005, 08:43 AM	#1
Goodwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Frans ® Location: Rotterdam Watch: the sunrise... Posts: 10,230	Zenith Zenith have introduced their new, ultimate flagship model, the Grande Class Traveler Répétition Minutes. Only 3 will be made each year, where a computer draws 3 lucky buyers from the waiting list. One from Europe, one from the Americas and one from Asia. The watch is the most complicated production watch to date, sporting 744 parts and 46 functions. Zenith are very particular about the ‘production’ statement because it will be just that: production. Other watches with countless complications have been made but these are usually one offs, this type isn’t. It is a regular production model. Well, regular. The price for this beauty is: US$ 617,000. And there already is a waiting list! I will try to post a scan tomorrow. I just read this in an article from a Dutch watch magazine. Perhaps it is old news to some of you. 617 grand! __________________ Member# 127

29 November 2005, 06:50 PM	#5
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30 November 2005, 05:09 AM	#19
Goodwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Frans ® Location: Rotterdam Watch: the sunrise... Posts: 10,230	But do any of you actually like the watch, regardles of the price? I can't say I do, sorry. Too crowded, too many buttons and I would propably break it in half an hour. Plus: I'm too dumb to understand the inch thick manual __________________ Member# 127 Last edited by Goodwatch; 1 December 2005 at 03:01 AM..

30 November 2005, 08:35 PM	#22
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	Not is it only too much money for me, I also think it's too busy. Probably just for the collectors. Maybe I'm wrong but I can't picture anyone really wearing it. __________________ JJ

1 December 2005, 08:22 AM	#23
baseballduck "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Tyler Location: Pinehurst NC Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 1,018	If I am ever that stupid to pay over half a million bucks for a watch(which hopefully I never will be) it's not like I'm going to wear the thing. With my luck it would probably break within a few days and the service bill would probably be as much as a SS Daytona. Tyler __________________ Sedit qui timuit ne non succederet. Member #84

29 November 2005, 08:48 AM	#2
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	617 K, that is it, I may buy one for me and one for the dog. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

30 November 2005, 12:18 AM	#9
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	How about a list of what all the complications are? I can't imagine needing more than perhaps time, day, date, another timezone and a chrono. Moon phase is nice, but unless you can match it to your wife's um, cycle, it really doesn't serve a purpose (unless you're an astronomer). Any complication beyond that is a horologist's wet dream, IMO.

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