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I’ve recently had the opportunity to see the Arnold & Son Nebula 41.5 and the Zenith Defy skeleton 41, both blue and steel. Apart from a Hamilton Jazzmaster (a present), I haven’t skeletons and I’m considering one of these two.
Zenith: 41x11.6, 100m WR, 60h PR, 36000, automatic, quick interchangeably bracelet/rubber strap, 11800€. More open dial than skeleton. Under LVMH but a “true” brand
Arnold & Son: 41.5x8.73, 30m WR, 90h (twin barrel) PR, handwound, 19500€. True skeleton. I’m not very sure what “Arnold & Son” is.
Which one do you prefer?
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I’ve recently had the opportunity to see the Arnold & Son Nebula 41.5 and the Zenith Defy skeleton 41, both blue and steel. Apart from a Hamilton Jazzmaster (a present), I haven’t skeletons and I’m considering one of these two.
Zenith: 41x11.6, 100m WR, 60h PR, 36000, automatic, quick interchangeably bracelet/rubber strap, 11800€. More open dial than skeleton. Under LVMH but a “true” brand Arnold & Son: 41.5, 30m WR, 90h (twin barrel) PR, handwound, 19500€. True skeleton. I’m no...
Good question
I haven't owned that particular skeleton-dial Zenith Defy but I did own the prior model--titanium, lighter, slimmer, super comfortable, but movement and general finishing a small cut below the one you're considering. I ALSO haven't owned that Nebula but I...
Many good points here. I agree about how impressive the A&S is. Truly eye catching. Also agree about the certain lack of coherence between the
classy case (and crown) and the somehow industrial dial of the A&S. Big congratulations for that Breguet It scares me a bit to buy second hand. A&S 3-0 Zenith.
Both are very attractive.
I do have a preference though for the A&S as I see a higher artisanal quality in their watch vs. the Zenith. Also more unique as the Zenith tries very hard to follow in the foot steps of watches like the AP RO/GP Laureato skeleton. Of course very subj...
Thanks for the feedback. Accordingly to Kong and piccolochimico (moderator and commenter here) the Defy is older, from 1969. I think
both have a good quality/price ratio. A&S 4-0 Zenith. Best Sunday. ...
Zenith is my first choice
For many reasons but first I prefer its appearance vs the A&S. As a brand Zenith is older yet always investigating new approaches and technologies. Cazalea
Yes, I think that the overall design of the Zenith is better. A bit more skeleton and handwound it wouldn’t be bad.
A&S 4-2 Zenith. Very grateful for the feedback, best.
