MAJ75 1,022 Posted May 9 2 hours ago, OLDBLOKE74 said: Outstanding piece, what a beautiful reference this is…. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OLDBLOKE74 10,311 Posted May 9 @MAJ75 1997 Chronomaster Zenith El Primero E 30.0240.400/01 18kYellow Gold 40mm. The gold is chunky and heavy so it feels really solid. The El Primero movement is arguably the first proper automatic chrono movement. “Operating at 36,000 vibrations/hours, the seconds hand of El Primero performs 10 jumps per second – meaning that it has the ability to measure a tenth of a second. Finally, the seconds hand of the chronograph sweeps smoothly and is an evidence of the superb engine inside the case.” The Primero engine was used in some earlier Rolex Daytonas and generally accepted to be a far superior movement than the ‘tona. I am a bit of an anorak collector, I have two Primeros and a Daytona. the Zenith is a better watch for 20% of the price, However the Daytona is probably the best watch investment I have made over the years. My watch collection was supposed to be part of my pension, but I hope I never have to sell this one. Anyway if I drop dead the fam can probably avoid inheritance tax. Burglars please note I don’t keep them in the house ! Anybody still awake ? 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redfire1066 13,503 Posted May 9 6 minutes ago, splke said: Had a rep of this with a swiss movement ….. fabulous looking … that black concentrical diial is mesmerising. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan32 1,496 Posted May 9 (edited) Saved myself a fortune and got a real divers GMT, Helium escape valve ,1250m/4101ft/683 fathoms in the insane Oceaneva rolling sale. Edited May 9 by Alan32 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redfire1066 13,503 Posted May 9 And here is mine … Oceaneva Men's Deep Marine Explorer II 1250M Pro Diver Watch Gray Dial Black IP. £254 with a 10% welcome discount .. plus £28 delivery and then add import & VAT. Charges 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splke 4,841 Posted May 9 11 hours ago, Redfire1066 said: Had a rep of this with a swiss movement ….. fabulous looking … that black concentrical diial is mesmerising. Yes i had the rep and regret selling it so had a few lowballs on ebay and came up trumps very happy. Going for twice what i paid on warchfinder and ramsdens 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
summerrose 1,291 Posted Sunday at 08:14 11 hours ago, RussP said: Nice Turtoise..I have the green one on the way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan32 1,496 Posted Sunday at 15:33 I am looking for a replacement strap/ bracelet for my Hamilton ETO, as it has rather slab sides the strap needs to be quite thick. Any suggestions would be appreciated 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redfire1066 13,503 Posted Sunday at 16:45 2 hours ago, mstan said: Gorgeous watch …. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splke 4,841 Posted Monday at 18:54 For the money this is fucking bob on 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
