I have been looking for the perfect Rolex DateJust for me when I came across this new Zenith. I am totally blown away by its Genta-inspired design that preserves the Zenith heritage. The sparse writing on the dial is a welcome relief from the novels on my...
Just a personal thing but I prefer screw down crowns and I think the DJ will hold it's value and appreciate more over the Zenith. I do have a couple of watches without screw down crown but I stay away from water with them. Just my opinion but you asked.
It's obligatory at some levels but the screwing-down isn't what provides water-resistance as much as the seal on stem and case. I would take it in a heartbeat over the Rolex for its favorable pricing and availability. The special Purist edition of a few y...
When I want to grab a watch and go—wishing to set the time quickly—there's that damned screw-down crown! (Not entirely unlike the nuisance of screw down pushers on a chronograph. Oi! Since when have any of us "accidentally" started our stopwatches?) But m...
...and now that you've scrutinized this Zenith - and seem to be impressed by it - I would say go back and look at your favorite Datejust one more time and I'm guessing your answer will appear. You'll either think the DJ is not as great as you once thought...
I really need to find one in person now, as well as the skeleton version. From a design perspective, this watch is really hitting all my buttons. Cantilevered indices... Wow! I was looking for a more subdued yet distinctive DJ, but this Defy is 'magnetic'...