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| Author: | sharkman [ Tue Jul 20, 2010 12:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | The watch I didn't settle for... |
When I purchased the Zenith Chronomaster XXT Open my eye was truly drawn to an XT Flyback Moonage – annual calendar, true moon phase. But I balked at the sticker. So I “settled” I guess. Today I got the watch I really wanted in return of the XXT. Nothing avant garde in this one at all, but I think a truly classic dress watch. Opted for brown alligator strap rather than black and also bracelet. Sophomoric pics again, I’ve reached the “Zenith” of my photography skill.    
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| Author: | GZGym1 [ Tue Jul 20, 2010 1:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The watch I didn't settle for... |
Simply beautiful. This possilby could be my next piece. Quick question: Are the five minute markers and hands silver also? Some of the pics they look gold and others they look black. May I ask what you paid for this with both the bracelet and strap? |
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| Author: | the_old_curmudgeon [ Tue Jul 20, 2010 1:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The watch I didn't settle for... |
I figured out long ago that it's usually a bad idea to 'settle' for something because it doesn't stop the craving for what I really want. +1 for going back and getting the one that really caught your eye. That's a stunning watch. I agree with the choice of brown over the black strap too. 
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| Author: | Sharkmouth [ Tue Jul 20, 2010 1:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The watch I didn't settle for... |
Congratulations! Classic piece. |
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| Author: | sharkman [ Tue Jul 20, 2010 2:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The watch I didn't settle for... |
GZGym1 wrote: Simply beautiful. This possilby could be my next piece. Quick question: Are the five minute markers and hands silver also? Some of the pics they look gold and others they look black. May I ask what you paid for this with both the bracelet and strap? The retail is $13,300 (on bracelet - figure about $600 less on strap) with Zenith AD discounts expected at at least 25%. A Zentih alligator bracelet and deployment retails for $890. Actually I am using the 22mm from the XXT ( the XT is 21mm), but made it work. The hands and hour markers are silver but dark. The only "gold" hand is the moon phase. The dial has many levels and patterns. Obviously it is much more subtle on the wrist than those macro pics I just snapped. Definitely a keeper. |
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| Author: | john123 [ Tue Jul 20, 2010 2:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The watch I didn't settle for... |
Beautiful watch Sharkman...so how many Zenith's does this make now? I noticed that you no longer list the watches by model (exept the lings). Your signature must be getting too long to keep up with. 
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| Author: | sharkman [ Tue Jul 20, 2010 3:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The watch I didn't settle for... |
Still just 3. Re the signature it was too showy. |
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| Author: | Roffensian [ Tue Jul 20, 2010 5:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The watch I didn't settle for... |
I like that Zenith - the guilloche is beautiful. Nice pick up. |
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| Author: | Tim S [ Tue Jul 20, 2010 6:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The watch I didn't settle for... |
 That really is a very nice piece sharkman. I'm starting to appreciate Zenith's more now. I'm also glad you finally got what you truly wanted. |
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| Author: | sharkman [ Tue Jul 20, 2010 6:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The watch I didn't settle for... |
I've never had a Fllyback before. Handy as a pocket on a shirt! |
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| Author: | GZGym1 [ Tue Jul 20, 2010 8:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The watch I didn't settle for... |
sharkman wrote: GZGym1 wrote: Simply beautiful. This possilby could be my next piece. Quick question: Are the five minute markers and hands silver also? Some of the pics they look gold and others they look black. May I ask what you paid for this with both the bracelet and strap? The retail is $13,300 (on bracelet - figure about $600 less on strap) with Zenith AD discounts expected at at least 25%. A Zentih alligator bracelet and deployment retails for $890. Actually I am using the 22mm from the XXT ( the XT is 21mm), but made it work. The hands and hour markers are silver but dark. The only "gold" hand is the moon phase. The dial has many levels and patterns. Obviously it is much more subtle on the wrist than those macro pics I just snapped. Definitely a keeper. Thanks for all the help! Enjoy and wear it in good health! |
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| Author: | boogiebot [ Tue Jul 20, 2010 9:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The watch I didn't settle for... |
great piece sharkman. i get the feeling the pics dont do it justice. enjoy the watch |
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| Author: | mfserge [ Wed Jul 21, 2010 5:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The watch I didn't settle for... |
Now that's a beautiful watch. It has everything I love in a watch, roman numerals, moon phase, in house movement, etc. It can't get much better than that one!! Great pick up, glad you finally got the Zenith you really wanted. |
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| Author: | akguppy [ Wed Jul 21, 2010 6:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The watch I didn't settle for... |
Stunning! That belongs in a museum. |
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