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Original and coherent
Thank you Magnus for your review on a really interesting proposal. Let me explain why I find the E.P. T.T. original and coherent.
It's original because the package made up of high speed tourbillon + chronograph + titanium case (not DLC coated - hurrah!) + sporty overall look is simply unique, at least at this price range. Please correct me if I'm wrong.
It's coherent because nothing looks out of place. I'd say that the designers successfully faced serious challenges such as the small calibre diameter, the unusual date display, the addition of a tourbillon in a sporty context, the necessary balance between the dial and the case, both of them with a strong personality.
At the end, I have to say this watch attracts me: it's a remarkable fact, because I like none of the open dial Zeniths and in general I prefer the tourbillon cage not to be visible from the front.
This time Zenith has made a nice job, don't you think?
Ciao,
Elio
The second 'Superleggera' of 2015: Meet the Zenith El Primero Tourbillon in Titanium!
Following the Zenith Academy Georges Favre-Jacot Titanium I reviewed last week , there is a second model of the 'superleggera' series which Zenith presented in 2015. Crafted in titanium as well, the Zenith El Primero Tourbillon Titanium aims to tackle tim...
Indeed very nice!
In particular I like the structured 3D dial. What I would question is the type of font they have used. It is a modern, "forward looking" watch - somehow the font represent the opposit. Probably the wanted to give it also a minimal vintage aspect? However ...
Interesting!
The titanium case is a standout element, as it is with the George Favre Jacot. Zenith has done an excellent job, designing a good-looking watch around this tourbillon calibre. Compare this dial to the Nataf-era iterations and it is like night and day. The...
Actually I do not hope so!
I rather hope that watches become smaller and more wearable again... For this Zenith does not need a new movement ;-)
I guess at Zenith there always will eb an El Primero...
but I am sure (SURE!!!!) that they are working on something new, a true successor. That is, given the innovation in the industry recently, an impressive task to achieve. I have no clue when it will come, but I am sure it will. Even Blancpain has reworked ...
Original and coherent
Thank you Magnus for your review on a really interesting proposal. Let me explain why I find the E.P. T.T. original and coherent. It's original because the package made up of high speed tourbillon + chronograph + titanium case (not DLC coated - hurrah!) +...
I am fully with you, Elio, and you pointed out important issues...
Which makes it much easier for me to understand why I liked this watch. And yes, I share your \'hurrah\' on the coating issue. Magnus