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25 August 2017, 08:18 AM | #1 |
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zenith el primero tri color 1969 - 38mm or 42mm??
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.
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25 August 2017, 08:23 AM | #2 |
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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.
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25 August 2017, 08:27 AM | #3 |
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25 August 2017, 08:52 AM | #4 |
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42 gotta be more pop, but I'd go 38
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25 August 2017, 09:39 AM | #6 |
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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.
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25 August 2017, 09:44 AM | #7 |
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I prefer the 38, but I guess it depends on your wrist size
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25 August 2017, 09:45 AM | #8 |
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25 August 2017, 09:46 AM | #9 |
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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.
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25 August 2017, 10:40 AM | #10 |
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Gotta say, the seconds hand with star ruins it for me. Just a hair better than the "commander"
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25 August 2017, 10:57 AM | #11 |
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Buy a vintage a384 for the same price.... No brainer
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25 August 2017, 05:30 PM | #12 |
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I don't kn about popularity but I would pick 42MM
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6 September 2017, 07:50 AM | #13 |
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Fantastic watch. If you have sub 7cm wrists would go w 38mm
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6 September 2017, 09:29 AM | #14 |
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zenith el primero tri color 1969 - 38mm or 42mm??
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. |
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