Sorry to learn about this bad experience. My «old» Gran’Sport Chronographie runs perfect, but not the same dial of course. However I am also very happy with my Zenith 410 LE - same face...
The 18k White gold nib Vacheron Constantin motif pen barrel The personalisation by engraving initials on the clip And the rotor of the 36000 vph mean machine
- is a model I personally think they have done very much right with. I do not own this model, so I can't give you any ownership experience, but I have been looking at it more than one time and then specifically the white/silver dialed version. I am normal
The Bronze gives it a warm casual look in addition to the fact it has its roots going back decades to the first Zenith Pilot Extra Special. My AD notified me when he got his first one because he knew I was interested...but I first need to refill the watch