Zenith P15 Cronometro Customization

andrewluff · 2017-11-15T13:17:12Z

Explore andrewluff's custom Zenith P15 Cronometro, a PuristS community watch personalized with orange accents. Discover the story behind this unique timepiece.

andrewluff

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andrewluff shares his personal journey with the Zenith P15 Cronometro, a special edition created for the PuristS community. He details his decision to customize his watch with orange accents, transforming it into a unique piece that reflects his individual passion while retaining its community spirit.

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The P15 Cronometro will always have a place in my heart, it is a very special watch made just for our PuristS family. I remember the day I asked JCB if we could make a Zenith 15th Anniversary watch and the subsequent email to everyone at the manufacture with the normal larger than life answer - YES!!! Following this, the time spent back and forth with my partner in crime for the project and the Zenith Guru... aka Magnus... then our small committee trying to bounce ideas between each other to get the... no OUR... PuristS watch! I have really worn this watch since Basel and it has travelled around the world from beach to bush to numerous cities in between.

However for me... I always had an idea in my head... something that was both the PuristS Cronometro but that also was my watch.

Two months ago, I collected it from Le Locle and my PuristS Cronometro was born

and of course... there was something special on the back

I must admit I enjoyed it before... but I must also say that I have worn it even more since!

and now it really feels like my watch and takes pride of place in the special orange box

Now just waiting for a new strap....

Cheers

Andrew

Key Points from the Discussion

The contributor expresses a dissenting opinion, suggesting the watch should have remained in its original community edition form without orange accents, arguing that customization defeats the purpose of a "Community Watch."
The author clarifies that only 50 P15 Cronometro watches were made, along with 50 case backs for the COSC-tested PuristS movements, emphasizing the watch's rarity.
The author's decision to add orange accents stems from a strong personal affinity for the color, which brings him immense joy and a sense of personal ownership, while still honoring the watch's PuristS heritage.
The customization was approved by Aldo, who was in charge at the time, indicating an official endorsement for the modification.
The author considered more extensive orange modifications, such as an orange dial, but opted for subtle accents to maintain the PuristS spirit while adding a personal touch.
A question is posed regarding the specific reason for the author's consistent use of orange in his watch customizations.

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COUNT DE MONET

Nov 15, 2017

Congratulations to such a catch!

Rogi

Nov 15, 2017

I'm serious, with the horrible weather we get in Canada this time of year that's creeping upon us soon, I need some stainless steel....turn the Cronometro into Snownometro

AnthonyTsai

Nov 15, 2017

Love the orange accents! Cheers, Anthony

patrickmaniac

Nov 15, 2017

It’s hot and humid over where I’m at and a stainless steel bracelet would make sense. Cheers PAt

kolosstt

Nov 15, 2017

Congratulations and enjoy for much longer than mere days, weeks and months in good health. Cheers Kolosstt

Nov 16, 2017

A nice touch, imo. M4

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