Zenith

Zenith's new Elite classical watches, above all the 'simple' time-only automatic 6150 version, driven by the new Cal. Elite 6150 (automatic, 100h PW, 28.800 vph) were widely regarded as one of the most tempting offerings in this league. For BaselWorld 201...  

and your fantastic wristshots show this very well. Thanks for your reports Magnus, they are fantastically made (even if I don't find time to answer to all :p ) Cheers, Mark

The new Elite movement has a surprisingly long power reserve; 100 hours is more than enough to cover a very long weekend of resting on your side table before picking it up again. If you need a "nice" watch, this red gold version may be, as you say, the in... 

Hard not to like what Zenith has done here. I think the price in gold may be a bit rich, but I love the watch. Cheers, John

yes, surely you have a sharp eye: Which one do you prefer? Best, Magnus ...  

Tough call. Love them both, and usually my preference runs to white metals, but....without seeing them yet in person, the rose gold seems nicer. This could change of course, and hopefully I'll view them both in person soon.

It gains class and dynamism with the red gold case. Thanks a lot for this great article Magnus. Fx

Whether technically, aesthetically - or ergonomically. It looks like an afterthought that was attached to the case, but isn't that detrimental to the overall design? Or was the winding stem pulled out for setting? Perhaps this Zenith is a dream to wind - ...