quattro provides a first look at Zenith's new Calibre 135 watches, offering 'live' photos and initial impressions. He critically compares the new models' movement finishing and dial materials to previous iterations, inviting community discussion on their aesthetic and value propositions. This post serves as an important early review for collectors considering these high-end releases.
Compared to
last year's
platinum model (which I
reviewed here), I think I feel happy that the β
brickβ
finishing of the
movement has been
replaced by traditional
Geneva stripes.
However, the lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl dial of the platinum version is still my favorite.
What about you?
Best, Emmanuel
A/ TANTALUM REF. 98.1865.0135/21.C212
I'm not sure if I like the dark blue-grey tone of tantalum here...
The dial is made of black onyx small-seconds counter in grey mother-of-pearl.
11 identical diamond indices: no double index at 3, 9 & 12 o'clock.
B/ YELLOW GOLD REF. 30.1865.0135/56.C216 The dial is made of
bloodstone β a form of
green jasper with natural
red inclusions β with a small-seconds counter in
green mother-of-pearl.
I personally don't like the fact that the red inclusions draw a line from 9 to 3 o'clock.
Applied indices with
double index at
3,
9 &
12 o'clock.
C/ PLATINUM REF. 40.1865.0135/51.C200 The dial is made of
lapis lazuli with a small seconds counter in
blue mother-of-pearl.
Applied indices with
double index at
3,
9 &
12 o'clock.
credit: Monochrome
