Zenith Academy: Georges Favre-Jacot?

Aug 12, 2024,19:42 PM
 

Does anyone own this watch with the fusee and chain? They trade at a huge discount from the original MSRP, and seem like a lot of watch for the money. In particular I love the idea of getting a visible fusee and chain mechanism from a major brand for a very reasonable amount...


A few things I'm curious about:

1. How is the sizing of the TI model (pic attached)? Does it wear big or small?
2. Any issues with reliability?




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Yeah it's super impressive!

 
By: m2 : August 12th, 2024-19:57
For less than the price of a standard Royal oak and only ~$8k more than what a daytona goes for, it seems like a very overlooked reference lol

I too, can’t recall this one… only the dressier one.

 
By: Brandon Skinner : August 13th, 2024-04:34
Still, I can’t help but think of the possibilities of this watch if you let Rexhep (or whoever you regard as having a high level of taste) design the dial, hands and case.

True

 
By: m2 : August 13th, 2024-08:53
It’s a few tweaks away from being much better looking
By: MDT : October 21st, 2024-17:00
Funny seeing this thread. I too just stumbled upon this reference. I've always been a Zenith fan, and have thought they are undervalued/underappreciated. This particular one caught my eye. Will be curious about others' thoughts as well.
By: MDT : October 22nd, 2024-13:30
How big is it again? I can usually pull off large watches with my 7 3/4" wrist...

45mm

 
By: m2 : October 22nd, 2024-13:51
I’m at 7.25 and find bigger watches aren’t a huge deal but I do find them less comfortable. IE I don’t like to wear my Panerai for for than a day in a row.

I am pretty smitten with them,

 
By: MDT : October 26th, 2024-13:34
at least in photos. Havent seen one in person. Dont really see any for sale anywhere though

The HK dealer would be easy

 
By: m2 : October 26th, 2024-23:33
I have a few friends there so was thinking of having them do it for me but…too scary to buy without seeing if it feels like 45mm or not. Because that is one chunky beast 😆