First, the Cal. 405 , as you correctly state beating at 36.000 bph just like the El Primero, was only produced in two years between 1969 and 1971. Furthermore, many of the movements found their way into there 'Respirator' series of highly water-tight watc
to a couple of the modern design elements of Zenith: here, I am particularly talking about the inner bezel, the indices and the hands. Compare these for example to this Zenith El Primero Synopsis: I would call this a very straight ancestral line: Are you
Geneva in January - that is first and foremost SIHH , but there are a few other brands who seize the opportunity to present themselves - one of them is Zenith . Geneva is a side-event for them, which the brand uses to present refinements (see Art's, Olive
Having seen the back of the timepiece on another website, I think it is a cool watch, perhaps a bit large for my taste. The price is very competitive too, which is a nice surprise. Reaction on general sites is mixed, but the watch leaves a very positive i
Zenith must have impressed the jury tremendously this year - four (4!) watches have made it into the pre-selection of this year's prestigious Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève 2014 : 1.) in the category “Petite Aiguille” : the Zenith El Primero Synopsis :
Zenith does some really well-detailed work on such a humble detail like the buckle: Pilot Type 20: Synopsis: Similar. but not the same: Rainbow: El Primero 36000: An a marvellous vintage Zenith Captain most likely from the 1960s, with a more 'stylised' st
Great report of a handsome, well proportioned watch. Interesting to note the black border around the numerals which is not present in my true Type 20 Specials. I suspect a cheaper way of manufacturing. Would love to see how they have modified/finished the
This is an excellent series concept, and I'm excited to see where it will lead. Your setting, photography, and write-up are ideal for a detailed watch study. If you have specific models in mind for future editions, please let us know whether we can sway y
Unfortunately the new Synopsis line does not appeal to me whatsoever either in concept or aesthetics. I wish Zenith would give this open dial a rest. It is iconic Zenith, but not in a good way. That said, these open dials windows are a vast improvement fr