Watches - another OCD problem
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I've got a new favourite watch. It's the Zenith Pilot Montre d'Aeronef Type 20.
It's got a 57mm titanium case enclosing a 5011K hand wound chronometer movement. Back in the Sixties, this was considered to be one of the most accurate available, and it was used onboard ships for navigation.
Unfortunately it sold out as soon as it was announced, as only 250 were available. There are a couple on the secondary market, but they seem to have optimistic mark-ups. And a few of the 75 or so gold versions are still around too.
Zegg and Cerlati produced a limited run in a DLC black finish, but I missed that one too.
One of them was picked up by a dealer, who's now trying to flip it for a substantial profit. I mentioned this too the company in passing, and had a reply M. Cerlati is not pleased.
Looks like someone's off the Christmas card list then…
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I don't know anything about Zeniths, but the top one is really cool. I like the 'case to face' ratio. I hope the crystal is made of something extraordinarily tough.
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57mm is massive. The largest I've ever worn is only 47mm, and that's still pretty huge.
If I were to buy a Zenith, I think if want one with the high beat El Primero movement. I've heard nothing but good things about it, and I've never owned anything that runs more than 28,800vph.
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That actually doesn't look as enormous as I expected. Still huge though.
I don't have anything against slower beating movements; I have a mix of watches with movements running anywhere from 18k to 28.8k. I actually prefer the sound of the slower ones, it's just that the faster beating ones have a smoother second hand sweep that I like more. I think I'm just drawn to the history of the El Primero movement and the novelty of the fast beat.
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Zenith is a great and hugely under-appreciated brand, at least here in the states.
They've been updating their lineup the last couple of years and have several really elegant watches. Some of their 5-10 year models under the prior owner are gaudy as anything but look at their recent stuff, beautiful.
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Depends on why it stopped working. If they determine that you abused it, then that's not covered by the warranty. Otherwise, yeah, you should be covered.
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That sounds like it would be covered. I did that to a watch once and it was just that the stem was defective- bad metal, apparently. If you go to a Seiko authorized shop, they should be able to a) diagnose the problem, b) tell you how much it will cost to fix, and c) tell you if it's covered by the warranty.
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Well, they're an authorized seller, but do they do repairs? You need to go to a place that does more than just replacing batteries and sizing bracelets. You're going to need a trained watchmaker/repairer, and I'm not sure Macys does that. If they do, then I'm sure they'll be Seiko authorized.
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Just ordered a machined stainless steel replacement bezel for my Vostok. I know it's silly spending money on pimping a cheap watch, but it's going to be fun! Now I just have to pick an insert for the bezel.
but I'd like to see a wrist shot.
