Zenith New Vintage 1965 Elite Movement
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Zenith New Vintage 1965 Elite Movement

By flamenco · Jun 21, 2013 · 15 replies
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Flamenco shares his recent acquisition, the Zenith New Vintage 1965, a timepiece he describes as 'less seen' and a charming departure from Zenith's more famous El Primero chronographs. His post highlights the watch's understated elegance and practical features, offering a fresh perspective on Zenith's Elite-powered dress watches. This article explores why this particular model resonated with a seasoned collector.

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Been fascinated withZenith for as long I can remember. However, it's always fixated with the El Primero, for a good reason I might add. Admittedly the love did wain when Zenith went thru a phase of "Defy Extreme". However, all is well now.

While my search for a 1969 has not bore much result, nonetheless, the brand has always been in my sights. The Elite powered pieces have never been in my thoughts, quite foolishly. However, that has also quite recently changed.

So enter the 1965 new vintage


A time piece much less seen here, but really quite charming


A piece that wears slim, and very understated. My type of dress watch.


A smallish watch by modern standards at 33x33, a perfect square, and a perfect case in my eyes.


An Elite heart, and one that needs little introduction. 


The ability to adjust the date back and forth greatly improves practicality. A very endearing feature!


A very much underrated watch, and brand in general. And a watch very much less seen indeed.


I urge you to try it , for u may just take it home with u ....















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nilomis
Jun 21, 2013

Very nice. I own (or better, my wife owns -- she confiscated it) an old version. It's also very nice but I notice that yours has a better and bigger crown. Congratulations, Nilo

JP
jporos
Jun 21, 2013

Always liked the Elite series.

FL
flamenco
Jun 21, 2013

Wow! Nilo! U must have one of the most extensive private collection of Zeniths! Think the crown is about the same size. Pulled it out during photography. Not sure if its better, since it hard to pull out. Not seen the one u pictured, but would certainly love to try it on. Like the very clean n understated looks!

FL
flamenco
Jun 21, 2013

The elites tend to be more discreet, just the way I like it! Thanks for looking.

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G99
Jun 22, 2013

i would prefer an original piece, but they are hard to come by as they werent massive sellers when new. i've owned a couple of square watches and always liked them. perhaps its time to target one. best Graham.

FL
flamenco
Jun 26, 2013

Read my lips .... M O N A C O ... Make that a vintage ! I certainly picture u with a square ! :)

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