Zenith

Zenith Cronometro CP-2 for the Watches of Switzerland

Last night I saw a few pictures surface of a new LE of 25 pieces released by Zenith in partnership with their UK retailer, Watches of Switzerland.

What do you think about the panda style dial and red accents?

Personally, I do like it but think it has lost its soul as a CP-2 and of course has nothing on our own P15 version! I also think the new bronze version launched during Geneva this year is far stronger than this, but if you are a fan of red (and lucky enough to be one of the 25 owners), then it would tick all the boxes!

Cheers

Andrew

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Looks nice! [nt]

By: COUNT DE MONET : February 21st, 2018-05:43

But can it not be customised anyway like that? I mean, there is an online service somewhere where you can customise it to the exact look of this one.

Yes the partnership between Zenith and Bamford

By: andrewluff : February 21st, 2018-05:54

and I guess you could have one customised like this if you wanted... not sure the extra cost against buying one from the retailer. Cheers Andrew

Very nice!

By: M4 : February 21st, 2018-05:55

I'd prefer it without the word "AUTOMATIC" on the dial, but it's a sharp watch. M4

Same here...

By: andrewluff : February 21st, 2018-08:19

I really dislike the Automatic... but the rest is just cool.

Its not that far from the series watch... BUT: kudos for getting the colour scheme nicely aligned with the different functions of the dials/hands! [nt]

By: Ornatus-Mundi : February 21st, 2018-06:09

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I thought the same Magnus about the hands... [nt]

By: andrewluff : February 21st, 2018-08:16

You know my preference for chronograph separation anxiety

By: MTF : February 21st, 2018-06:28

Andrew, I like the separation of chronograph and normal time displays. Also black dial and white markers for chronographs. The word 'Automatic' is redundant on the dial unless it is a legal requirement. 'Cronometro' designation on the dial is more romanti...

Andrew, I agree the original CP-2 soul is lost, or very different. BUT... this has a very cool "Tour Auto" vibe

By: MichaelC : February 21st, 2018-06:32

I would put this on black perforated leather and never look back! Thanks for the photo.

Now that would a cooler look for this as more auto...

By: andrewluff : February 21st, 2018-08:18

I think you could own both this and ours... they are totally different look watches and both great pieces to be enjoyed. Cheers Andrew

I like the contrast offered by the panda style and the red touches which give more pep to the whole watch

By: Alkiro1 : February 21st, 2018-07:17

Best wishes Alkiro

Like it!

By: Ares501 - Mr Green : February 21st, 2018-07:37

But love P15! Cheers D

It is a cool version but I personally prefer "all black" and: eeeww to the "Automatic", I prefer "Cronometro".

By: HSTE : February 21st, 2018-08:04

Cheers, HSTE

Interesting take on ...

By: Cpt Scarlet : February 21st, 2018-11:21

late 60s, 70s racing chronograph. I can just imagine Derek Bell with this on his wrist driving a Porsche at Spa. ...

Not a fan.It looks weird. [nt]

By: amanico : February 21st, 2018-12:10

Personally, I love the touches of red!

By: JToddH : February 21st, 2018-16:57

Subdials seem a little loud, but overall, I think it's a nice piece!

It looks ok but lost its military looks imho!

By: Makilla : February 24th, 2018-03:30

PP and bronze are way better looking.

Very nice.

By: Gelato Monster : February 25th, 2018-16:58

Racing vs Purist Military