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Hello, With Basel drawing closer I am posting this image I saved from last years event, it is essentially a Doublematic novelty with a DLC style finish and alternative colour markings, It is an unusual finish to an already uniquely styled watch. I always ...  

Yes, the Doublematic is a fantastic watch with a large number of useful complications in a tidy package at an attractive price point. Would you have gone for the DLC version over the stainless steel if they had released it? I have never been a fan of the ... 

Zenith staff told me the Redmatic wasn't released.

Hi, I don't believe that the "black watch" aesthetic will be discarded entirely. While it seems that painted, anodized, or PVD coated "black" finishes have seen their novelty wear off in parallel with their factory finishes, I do feel that new development... 

Omega hit a home run with the Dark Side of the Moon. I would love to see a ceramic El Primero. Dean

Hi all, I´ve been looking to buy my first Zenith and, among the options I´ve considered is the Stratos Black Alchron. I´m looking at 90´s vintage pieces too but that is another story. Have to say I haven´t seen the Black Alchron in the metal yet. There is... 

Hi Ramon, I totally agree with you here. Certainly on paper Alchron properties look promising. It scratches black and can be polished, and dampens magnetic fields, and is a light alloy, corrosion resistant. What more can one ask if wanting a black watch? ... 

Hi Dean, Thanks for the warm welcome here. It's very much appreciated. It's interesting to hear your impression on the black alchron weight. I thought it would feel much lighter than steel, considering it uses aluminium. I can remember the time when I hel... 

Hi Dean, Thanks for the warm welcome here. It's very much appreciated. It's interesting to hear your impression on the black alchron weight. I thought it would feel much lighter than steel, considering it uses aluminium. I can remember the time when I hel... 

And I am not too sure it has anything to do with Aluminium. According to Marcus Hanke the components of this alloy are : •Zinc, Magnesium, Copper •Mangane, Zirconium, Silicium Titanium, Iron Do a quick search for alchron on this forum and you'll see a num... 

Yes, I understand. Perhaps the name alchron is misleading. Anyway it's a cool material even though it's not much lighter than stainless steel. From pictures I like it better than carbon fiber on a case. Thanks, Ramon