Zenith

There are times when a mid-boggling mix of contrast is just the right environment for delivering a simple message. Today, I took out Zenith's most simply and elegantly dressed chronograph out for breakfast into the most opulent Vienna's coffee houses: Mee...  

... I think it\'s time to see it in metal... very sublime sub-dials and presenting harmony with this dial. Thanks for the thread.

and excellent review. Thank you

I was able to see the piece in person last week. It is very nice, and Zenith should be commended for issuing this classically styled piece. Although this chronograph is 42mm in diameter, it seemed to wear smaller, even despite its thin bezel and silver di... 

I enjoyed it on my wrist too, clean, sober, and elegant. I found it a bit thicker than anticipated though. And the movement is still small for this size case. Look at the sub-dials and imagine they contain circles. They run right up to the center pivot an... 

and quite honestly - I had expected this for the 150th anniversary. It did not happen, and I would be surprised if it will happen soon (the gossip, you know?). Still, considering the constraints of the movement, they did a great job. Magnus

while at first I greatly preferred the RG version, my view has now changed. The steel is soo apropos for its style, versatility and price. The second point I think is very important, as for many people an El Primero is as far as they can realistically get... 

but I was still longing to see the RG version in person as it looks fantastic in pictures. Impossible to beat the versatility of steel, though. I imagine this piece would look amazing in steel with a blue dial. Cheers, John

Really a nice experience reading your post and enjoying the pics of your very elegant Zenith and the coffee and cafe Cheers Robin

and the name "Elite Chronograph Classic" is as nice as the watch itself.

which will not and should not be reckoned as the little brother of El Primero.

Beautiful balance with elegant sophistication. Bravo to Zenith and thank you for this great report. Bill

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I really wanted to buy this watch as my next pick up. I just sold a watch and sent it off in its FEDEX package last night so there is now room for the next watch (per my agreement with the boss to keep this hobby under control). Why am I having second tho... 

so by its nature it cannot compare (in contrast) to say a RG watch or the one with a blue dial. Having said that, the small (permanent seconds and chronograph minute counter) hands are crafted in blued steel, thus have ulitmate contrast. Further, the cent... 

Such an elegant looking chronograph, not to mention at a very reasonable price! Thanks for the wonderful photos.