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Senator chronograph -integrated yet?
I've been interested in the senator chronograph for some time, but I am wondering if the chronograph movement is still modular? Searching thru the forum, it seems that there is also speculation on whether the 100 will (eventually) replace the 39 movement in GO chronographs. Any thoughts on whether the current Senator chronograph is still a good choice? Also was eyeing a Zenith El Primero T. Thanks in advance for any advice....
Hi, marien - G O's Senator chronographs still use . . .
. . . the cal 39 base movement, which are of modular construction. The integrated chronograph movements - cal 60, cal 61, cal 95 - have never been utilized in the Senator line. An updated automatic chronograph movement based on the cal 100 seems a natural development, but I don't have any news to report, unfortunately.
My first G O was a Karree chrono that garnered admiration from many, including two complete strangers that were taken by it's appearance. It also ran exceedingly well, and cemented my devotion to the brand as a result. Tony A recently acquired a Senator Chrono XL, and Jocke has an earlier Senator chronograph - perhaps they'll stop by and give you the benefit of their experience.
I also admire the Zenith EP, which has outstanding technical credentials; I've considered a recent model myself, but have been pursuing vintage watches recently, and more inclined in that direction at the moment. The EP would be marginally useful for my purposes as I rarely have need of it's precision; the only time I really use a chrono is when attending endurance races, perhaps once a year at best. The reason for leaning towards a Senator (or Karree) chronograph would be more aesthetic than technical, in my view. If I were in your place, I would be asking whether the perceived technical advantages of the EP that would be in play for relatively brief periods of time outweighs a presumed aesthetic preference for a Senator chronograph model.
Cordially, Art
My first G O was a Karree chrono that garnered admiration from many, including two complete strangers that were taken by it's appearance. It also ran exceedingly well, and cemented my devotion to the brand as a result. Tony A recently acquired a Senator Chrono XL, and Jocke has an earlier Senator chronograph - perhaps they'll stop by and give you the benefit of their experience.
I also admire the Zenith EP, which has outstanding technical credentials; I've considered a recent model myself, but have been pursuing vintage watches recently, and more inclined in that direction at the moment. The EP would be marginally useful for my purposes as I rarely have need of it's precision; the only time I really use a chrono is when attending endurance races, perhaps once a year at best. The reason for leaning towards a Senator (or Karree) chronograph would be more aesthetic than technical, in my view. If I were in your place, I would be asking whether the perceived technical advantages of the EP that would be in play for relatively brief periods of time outweighs a presumed aesthetic preference for a Senator chronograph model.
Cordially, Art
Senator chronograph intergrated...
Art, thanks so much for your expertise. The GO is my aesthetic inclination, but as a relative novice to this caliber of watch (IWC and Rolex currently) I really appreciate the input this forum provides.
Marien
Marien