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Elusion · 20 May 2013, 03:14 PM

Opinions?
Anyone have or experience both? Are they apples and oranges?
I really like the dial on the Striking Tenth, is it still a "limited edition"? It's slightly cheaper than a Daytona but might not be as durable.

Elusion · 20 May 2013, 03:24 PM

I see on the Zenith website that there is the "plain" El Primero 36'000 VPH ... with the same dial and ~4K cheaper. Are those 10ths of seconds worth it, I wonder.

dsio · 20 May 2013, 03:55 PM

There's another option in the form of the vintage Zenith A386, which is the original 1970 version of the design used in the Striking Ten.

ChuckFinlay · 20 May 2013, 07:00 PM

I've had both of these Zeniths and would consider them worthy contenders, put it this way, there isn't a bad choice out of the Daytona or the Zenith :)

padi56 · 20 May 2013, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elusion

I see on the Zenith website that there is the "plain" El Primero 36'000 VPH ... with the same dial and ~4K cheaper. Are those 10ths of seconds worth it, I wonder.

All Zenith 36000BPH Elprimo beat 10 a second.

MaxCargo · 20 May 2013, 08:01 PM

I would go for The zenith

dsio · 20 May 2013, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

All Zenith 36000BPH Elprimo beat 10 a second.

I think he means the 10 second per revolution chronograph hand of the striking 10:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XePLzM-fJtk

Its a complication that no other company does, and that very few companies are even capable of making, for that reason alone its definitely worth the extra money. If you don't get the striking 10, I'd get the A386 over the regular re-issue. You'll never lose money buying an A386 at the moment.

Watchdog · 20 May 2013, 08:36 PM

With those options, I would go Zenith.

capote · 21 May 2013, 02:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChuckFinlay

I've had both of these Zeniths and would consider them worthy contenders, put it this way, there isn't a bad choice out of the Daytona or the Zenith :)

This is one of the nicest El Primeros I have seen

unknown · 21 May 2013, 03:29 AM

Can't go wrong with the daytona but the zenith is the best option.

The 1/10 th is an important complication which only a few brands offer.

And besides ... the el primero is THE chronograpgh reference

20 May 2013, 03:14 PM	#1
Elusion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: US Watch: Speedy&Submariner Posts: 158	Daytona (116520) vs the Zenith El Primero Striking Tenth Opinions? Anyone have or experience both? Are they apples and oranges? I really like the dial on the Striking Tenth, is it still a "limited edition"? It's slightly cheaper than a Daytona but might not be as durable.

20 May 2013, 03:55 PM	#3
dsio "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Ashley Location: Brisbane Watch: Rolex Sub 1680 '79 Posts: 2,301	There's another option in the form of the vintage Zenith A386, which is the original 1970 version of the design used in the Striking Ten. __________________ -- Omega Seamaster Grand-Lux Stepped Pie-Pan 14K Gold OJ2627 '53 -- -- Omega Cal 320 Chronograph 18K Gold OT2872 '58 -- -- Omega Cal 321 Speedmaster Pro 145.012 '67 -- -- Rolex Submariner 1680 "Ghost" '79 -- -- Rolex SS Daytona 116520 '04 --

20 May 2013, 08:01 PM	#6
MaxCargo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: EU Watch: DSSD Posts: 537	I would go for The zenith __________________ Life is a sexually transmitted disease and the mortality rate is one hundred percent" You just have to trust your own madness,sanity is only a cosy lie. DSSD, Tudor Pelagos. SDc 4000

21 May 2013, 03:29 AM	#10
unknown "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 2,872	Can't go wrong with the daytona but the zenith is the best option. The 1/10 th is an important complication which only a few brands offer. And besides ... the el primero is THE chronograpgh reference __________________ Instagram : @collectible_watches

20 May 2013, 03:24 PM	#2
Elusion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: US Watch: Speedy&Submariner Posts: 158	I see on the Zenith website that there is the "plain" El Primero 36'000 VPH ... with the same dial and ~4K cheaper. Are those 10ths of seconds worth it, I wonder.

20 May 2013, 07:00 PM	#4
ChuckFinlay "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: UK Watch: 116719BLRO Posts: 496	I've had both of these Zeniths and would consider them worthy contenders, put it this way, there isn't a bad choice out of the Daytona or the Zenith :)

20 May 2013, 08:36 PM	#8
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,822	With those options, I would go Zenith.

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