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15 April 2011, 12:46 AM | #1 |
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is zenith a good watch?
im looking for something different
like a zenith Maurice Lacroix Eberhard or maybe Girard-Perregaux : Rattrapante Chronograph any feed back would help |
15 April 2011, 12:50 AM | #2 |
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Ah...this is a Rolex forum but OK. But, yeah Zenith is a nice brand of watches. First post ever with that question makes us question.
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Yes, Zenith is a good watch....my choice out of the list above.
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15 April 2011, 12:55 AM | #4 |
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yea, i know.. just trying to find out some info..
the ppl on this forum seem to know there watches |
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May I suggest a Rolex perhaps?
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15 April 2011, 01:09 AM | #7 |
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Don't want to sound rude by any means but you seem new to the higher end of watches. You need a list of good brands to check out?
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Zenith make some beautiful watches - their striking 10th possibly being my next major purchase.
Well done for asking this question in the correct "Non Rolex" sub forum
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Only the el primero chronographs.
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15 April 2011, 01:17 AM | #10 |
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"TRF" Member i own a ex1 just to be outside the box, everyone i see has a sub or a newer gmt... reminds me of a g shock! why be like sheep?.. so it was a simple question about those brands that i cant seem to find much out about... plus with the Maurice Lacroix ( i can get them for 1 4th the price) |
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do you even know which models of the above brands you are interested in? there are at least a dozen of good/decent watches from those brands you can get your hands on without breaking the bank balance.... too much. |
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Would definitely LUV to get an el primero chronograph.
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Zenith is a great brand up there with Patek and Blancpain in complications they make Tourbillions,minute reapeaters and perpetual calenadres and they make all there own movements i Mean all there all movemnets. Also Rolex thought they were good they used to use there El Primero in there Daytonas alos tag uses it in some of there movemnts also the Elite caliber is there own movemnt.Also they have watchs from 1milliom to 4thousand not many brand can do that and both of those extermes dont have diamonds. Its kind of strange to hear people ask if Zenith is a good brand. When other brands like VC and Uyliss Nardin and Patek Phillippe dont use there own movements and also not as accurate yet peopel think they are better quality. maybe bad marketing on Zeniths part.
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i think zenith is a good watch. inhouse, well made and nice looking.
but in its category i think jaeger is an all around better watch. they just dont have a solid service network. |
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Definitely is, even rolex used their movement on the daytona! But of course there are plenty of brands out there and it all depends on your style.
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And the accuracy of their pieces by far exceeds any COSC standards. My 5205G regualry runs at +2 seconds per week And for what it is worth, imo Zenith make great pieces.
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Zenith is good watch
Zenith makes great caliber 36 |
16 April 2011, 06:30 AM | #21 |
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Hello all I own a striking 10th it's Awsome as the bad guys ignore it and the good guys come over and ask about it. But it is a real head turner. It smells of quality, it's one of the best watches I have owned and in top ten that I have seen and I believe this will be the equivalent of buying a daytona the first year they came out as since this guy Mr Dufor took over it's gone up. I saw Steven gerrard and Frank lampard in zenith over the past few months. Would post image for you check out zenith el Primero striking 10 on you tube. Mines on there yeubs 76 be good all
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Why that responce he posred his question in the Watches (Non-Rolex) Forum
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It is one of many good brands to consider.
Your comment about liking Maurice Lacroix because you can get them cheap... Well you will have the same problem if you ever decide to sell it, very small resale market and HORRID resale! Find a watch you like and buy it.
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To the OP, if you want something REALLY different and unique check out the independent ateliers. Check out the Timezone "Independent Horology" forum. Some good lower budget ones are Linde Werdelin, and Habring. |
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In my book, any watch with El Primero inside is considered GREAT watch.
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Zeniths - I find - get no respect in the resale market so you can do pretty well on a purchase. I am a sucker for zeniths. I buy them but then end up selling them shortly afterwards. Good luck!
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Nice looking watch. Good luck with your purchase.
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