Spellbound
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Excellent report as usual
Jun 29, 2014,17:05 PM
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 movement. Disappointed with their recent moves. I would have preferred they introduced this well proportioned Extra Special with an in-house El Primero movement without Chrono function (like Synopsis) and charged a higher price of around EUR 7,000. That said, these will fly off the shelves purely because it is a strong and handsome watch. The strap is gorgeous, and I hope they will sell this strap for my larger ancestors.
Dean
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But how do you think about IWC...
By: Ornatus-Mundi : June 30th, 2014-08:26
who are using ETA and in-house movement within a given collection? Or, at a higher market level, Patek with some (few, like here) Piguet movements? And finally, why should buyers of previous models be angry? I could understand this if prices are lowered g...
Excellent report as usual
By: Spellbound : June 29th, 2014-17:05
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...
Dean, I found it interesting how ...
By: Ornatus-Mundi : June 30th, 2014-08:29
an additional feature of the dial automatically recalls the notion of 'cheaper'? I don't know and I am not sure, usually additional details cost additional money, except if they allow usage of more affordable raw materials or more efficient processes. As ...
I guess I got carried away by previous Purist sentiments...
By: Echi : June 29th, 2014-23:37
I'll admit to falling into some sort of herd mentality without having fully appreciated what they're trying to do. Having said that, I don't think it was necessary for them to make statements regarding that strategy and make it into a topic as it can get ...
Thanks for your thoughts...
By: Ornatus-Mundi : June 30th, 2014-08:30
esp. re; the cycles. I am myself eager to learn whether Zenith's move will continue under the new CEO. Best, Magnus
Why?
By: ifraher : June 30th, 2014-09:04
Why did Zenith cut back on the Elite movement production to focus all their attention on the El Primero, to then go and release a watch alongside this model with an El Primero movement minus chronograph functionality (The Synopsis)?
It does make sense to me to work on a common platform...
By: Ornatus-Mundi : June 30th, 2014-11:07
to pool resources towards a common basis. I think here is a major cost saving for Zenith, plus they have a movement that is easier to market. I can understand the focus on the EP (but that would work without the Sellita as well ;-)). Please keep in mind t...