Zenith

With this post I would like to introduce another novelty Zenith presented in Basel 2015, the El Primero Chronometer Night Vision : very modern, very *dark* - mysterious: The watch is essentially a permutation of all things black. Black - made tantalising ...  

Hm, I think I need to reevaluate my view on black cases.... This one looks very nice! :) Thank you for your report, Magnus. Best Blomman

I never was a fan on the open heart feature on Zeniths but the material used in this watch looks great indeed. And it seems to be more scratchproof than PVC or DLC, coating solutions I really don't like. Thanks for the discovery Magnus. Cheers, Mark

this always reminds me on gold plated watches. Thus, I can't help it but (in my mind) coatings always have the notion 'entry level' for me. The matte dark appearance of the case is mesmerising, for sure! Magnus

This is probably one of the most interesting current El Primeros in my humble opinion and probably the most subdued way to wear a 45mm Zenith. Assuming the case is the same shape and size as the Bullitt one on the last picture, it will still be hard to pu... 

This is an interesting watch. Thanks for sharing such great pictures of it. Is the buckle made of the same ceramisized aluminum material to match the case? Regards, ED-209

but is is made out of black PVD-coated steel. Thanks, Magnus

The technical characteristics of the ceramicized aluminum are impressive, but it's the massively, massively improved dial that has me excited. Between this watch and the two classic releases (the new Elite and the chronograph), it is apparent that the des... 

I like the design of the case and the strap. Good looking modern elegance with a hint of military practicality. I don't like the open-work on the dial however. Thanks for bringing this watch to my attention! I may have to make a visit to the local dealer ... 

... had it in my hands at the Baselworld booth. Loved it from the first moment I saw it. Fantasized how it would look if the entire movement was in a mat red. Even more stealth? All the best, Mr.O

Dear Magnus, do you know if ceramicised Aluminium is also so scratch resistent as cases completely made of ceramic? What was the reason to use ceramicised Aluminium? Is it lighter than caramic? Or not so brittle like ceramic? Thanks again for your Report!...