Thanks for your feedback, particularly on the Nataf era (more)...

I sincerely applaud your comment in favour of the Nataf-era watches, a time at Zenith which most would like to forget sooner rather than later. But I stay with what I have said before: It was a necessary period which (i) brought Zenith back onto the map of many collectors and (ii) a time where overt and exuberant creativity saw more than a glimpse of daylight. It shines until today (in some way or the other) and gave, as you put it, Zenith a 'creative license' to extend out of the classic niche of the market.

This should not mean that like those watches, but I appreciate them for what they achieved for the company.

In respect to the bracelet - yes, I think I can subscribe to what you said. An El Primero Stratos would be a more apt mate for it, wouldn't it?

Finally - yes, if you all want me to discuss a topic with Zenith I think this would be entertained with pleasure. May I suggest for next time a Chronomaster Terra Special Edition for the Austrian market? I doubt many have seen this piece before?

Cheers,

Magnus

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Zenith Coffee House Tales (i): The El Primero Synopsis - and a shirt to match the pallet?

By: Ornatus-Mundi : May 25th, 2014-07:58

I met up with my undercover Zenith contact Miss R in one of Vienna's most traditional coffeehouse, the Kaffeehaus Sperl (see below), for an intensive horological session on all things Zenith. We will meet again in loose succession from now on. Topic of ou...

Thanks for the presentation of the Sypnosis.

By: foversta : May 25th, 2014-11:25

Actually, don't know what to think about it... I think that I much prefer the Espada since I'm not a fan of open dials. Thanks! Fx

Close to the Chattanooga Café? . . .

By: Dr No : May 25th, 2014-12:29

. . . ah, pleasant memories of Vienna, 1967. There was a record store nearby, too . . . still have an LP acquired there. As for this iteration of the El Primero sans chronograph, it's commendable Zenith kept its dimensions modest by current standards. Not...

If the current Chattanooga is still the one of old...

By: Ornatus-Mundi : May 26th, 2014-00:04

then no, not really close (you still can walk, though): the Chattanooga is in the city centre (1. district), whereas 'our' café is in the 4. district, an adjacent neighbourhood. Memories from 1967... I was not even in the making, then ;-) Magnus

Thanks for this great post

By: Spellbound : May 25th, 2014-22:43

Unfortunately the new Synopsis line does not appeal to me whatsoever either in concept or aesthetics. I wish Zenith would give this open dial a rest. It is iconic Zenith, but not in a good way. That said, these open dials windows are a vast improvement fr...

At least, Dean, you have to acknowledge that Zenith got one thing right...

By: Ornatus-Mundi : May 26th, 2014-12:57

with the functional aspect of the watches - compare them to other ladies chronographs from other brands: With all of the above - just try to use the chronograph... Good Luck! In general I have the feeling that ladies timepieces - regardless of brand - fol...

Very nice article, Magnus. Though, not very fan of these open dials ala Zenith.

By: amanico : May 25th, 2014-22:55

They remind me a not so distant gomined past. ;) Which is a pity, because, if you remove this hole in the dial, the Watch looks rather cool... Best, Nicolas.

I like a lot ...

By: small-luxury-world : May 26th, 2014-02:07

the idea and the style of your post, my friend. I am really looking forward to the next ones :-) But the watch choosen this time is also not to my taste. A hole one the dial is quite often difficult and only a few watches are getting better with a feature...

Excellent Series Concept

By: Tim_M : May 26th, 2014-05:55

This is an excellent series concept, and I'm excited to see where it will lead. Your setting, photography, and write-up are ideal for a detailed watch study. If you have specific models in mind for future editions, please let us know whether we can sway y...

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