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Offline shuriken

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Zenith Captain Winsor
« on: March 18, 2012, 02:41:57 PM »
Hi there,

here are few shots of my prized possession... hope you all enjoyed the photos.









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Offline TheHobbit

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Re: Zenith Captain Winsor
« Reply #1 on: March 18, 2012, 02:51:57 PM »
Very nice indeed. Wear it with good health and wealth.
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Re: Zenith Captain Winsor
« Reply #2 on: March 18, 2012, 04:00:13 PM »
Wow!!! Good to see another Zenith fan!!
That's a smashing looking Zenith Captain Winsor... And it's in my favourite combo... Stainless steel case with gold hands and markers.
mind pm me what is the damage??
And enjoy the watch in good health bro!!
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Re: Zenith Captain Winsor
« Reply #3 on: March 18, 2012, 05:28:09 PM »
nice Zenith…. rarely see this model…
is it a 44/45mm? looks big on your wrist…
bought new from local AD?
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Re: Zenith Captain Winsor
« Reply #4 on: March 18, 2012, 05:37:41 PM »
Quote from: JOS2012 on March 18, 2012, 05:28:09 PM
nice Zenith…. rarely see this model…
is it a 44/45mm? looks big on your wrist…
bought new from local AD?

It's a 42mm...
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Re: Zenith Captain Winsor
« Reply #5 on: March 18, 2012, 06:29:18 PM »
@TheHobbit
Thanks!

@hanz079
I prefer this color than the blue. A lot of reviews in the net prefers the blue, but somehow the blue 'cheapens' the watch. The gold and silver is very elegant. :) Initially, I dont plan on Zenith but after reading more and more and also with the price, I knew this is the watch!

You've got PM...

@JOS2012
Bad photography and angle caused the watch look huge on my wrist. Bought locally.
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Offline shuriken

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Re: Zenith Captain Winsor
« Reply #6 on: March 18, 2012, 06:34:11 PM »
Anyone has good recommendation on where to get deployment buckle?

The only gripe in my Zenith is it doesnt come with a deployment buckle... ishh!

The Zenith buckle cost a high 3 figure amount, thus I am looking for alternatives.
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Re: Zenith Captain Winsor
« Reply #7 on: March 18, 2012, 08:28:03 PM »
Quote from: shuriken on March 18, 2012, 06:34:11 PM
Anyone has good recommendation on where to get deployment buckle?

The only gripe in my Zenith is it doesnt come with a deployment buckle... ishh!

The Zenith buckle cost a high 3 figure amount, thus I am looking for alternatives.
3 figure amount if you're lucky.
I got mine for around 1200 last year.
Then I sold it after I sold my watch and got another Zenith that came with a deployant.
I know have 2 extra Zenith Deployants just in case I need one in the near future... lol
I will PM you the details.
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Offline Watchnewby

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Re: Zenith Captain Winsor
« Reply #8 on: March 19, 2012, 07:45:01 AM »
Very nice looking Zenith indeed.
Do wear it with good health.  :thumbsup:

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Re: Zenith Captain Winsor
« Reply #9 on: March 19, 2012, 11:17:34 AM »
Quote from: hanz079 on March 18, 2012, 08:28:03 PM
Quote from: shuriken on March 18, 2012, 06:34:11 PM
Anyone has good recommendation on where to get deployment buckle?

The only gripe in my Zenith is it doesnt come with a deployment buckle... ishh!

The Zenith buckle cost a high 3 figure amount, thus I am looking for alternatives.
3 figure amount if you're lucky.
I got mine for around 1200 last year.
Then I sold it after I sold my watch and got another Zenith that came with a deployant.
I know have 2 extra Zenith Deployants just in case I need one in the near future... lol
I will PM you the details.

I received your PM. I do share your sentiments on the 'alternative' deployment buckle.

Thanks  :Cheers:
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Re: Zenith Captain Winsor
« Reply #10 on: April 03, 2012, 03:37:54 PM »
 :thumbsup:nice...watch dimension juz fit ur hand
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Re: Zenith Captain Winsor
« Reply #11 on: May 01, 2012, 04:52:17 PM »
Nice watch. A few months back i went to a pre-owned shop and the owner told me that Rolex used Zenith engine for their watches. Is that true?
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Re: Zenith Captain Winsor
« Reply #12 on: May 01, 2012, 08:29:32 PM »
Quote from: kamalys on May 01, 2012, 04:52:17 PM
Nice watch. A few months back i went to a pre-owned shop and the owner told me that Rolex used Zenith engine for their watches. Is that true?

old rolex daytona
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Re: Zenith Captain Winsor
« Reply #13 on: May 01, 2012, 08:31:40 PM »
Quote from: chrisyen on May 01, 2012, 08:29:32 PM
Quote from: kamalys on May 01, 2012, 04:52:17 PM
Nice watch. A few months back i went to a pre-owned shop and the owner told me that Rolex used Zenith engine for their watches. Is that true?

old rolex daytona

It command high price over the newer daytona too..
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Re: Zenith Captain Winsor
« Reply #14 on: May 01, 2012, 09:33:32 PM »
Quote from: Gigi on May 01, 2012, 08:31:40 PM
Quote from: chrisyen on May 01, 2012, 08:29:32 PM
Quote from: kamalys on May 01, 2012, 04:52:17 PM
Nice watch. A few months back i went to a pre-owned shop and the owner told me that Rolex used Zenith engine for their watches. Is that true?

old rolex daytona

It command high price over the newer daytona too..

not quite...
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Re: Zenith Captain Winsor
« Reply #15 on: May 01, 2012, 10:01:43 PM »
Quote from: terrenceterrence on May 01, 2012, 09:33:32 PM
Quote from: Gigi on May 01, 2012, 08:31:40 PM
Quote from: chrisyen on May 01, 2012, 08:29:32 PM
Quote from: kamalys on May 01, 2012, 04:52:17 PM
Nice watch. A few months back i went to a pre-owned shop and the owner told me that Rolex used Zenith engine for their watches. Is that true?

old rolex daytona

It command high price over the newer daytona too..

not quite...

Really ah? Then what the case then? I know somepalce tend to sell zenith one much more higher price.
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Offline terrenceterrence

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Re: Zenith Captain Winsor
« Reply #16 on: May 01, 2012, 10:11:10 PM »
Quote from: Gigi on May 01, 2012, 10:01:43 PM
Quote from: terrenceterrence on May 01, 2012, 09:33:32 PM
Quote from: Gigi on May 01, 2012, 08:31:40 PM
Quote from: chrisyen on May 01, 2012, 08:29:32 PM
Quote from: kamalys on May 01, 2012, 04:52:17 PM
Nice watch. A few months back i went to a pre-owned shop and the owner told me that Rolex used Zenith engine for their watches. Is that true?

old rolex daytona

SS vs TT

It command high price over the newer daytona too..

not quite...

Really ah? Then what the case then? I know somepalce tend to sell zenith one much more higher price.
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Re: Zenith Captain Winsor
« Reply #17 on: May 03, 2012, 03:20:16 PM »
very nice and easy to read the time, date, chrono reading. :thumbsup:
never see a model like this, this is the first time. enjoy ya watch!
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Re: Zenith Captain Winsor
« Reply #18 on: July 23, 2012, 09:13:19 AM »
beautiful

Thanks for sharing
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Offline shuriken

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Re: Zenith Captain Winsor
« Reply #19 on: August 07, 2012, 04:15:17 PM »
the watch is at service center due to power reserve problem. It was quoted as auto wheel problem and had to send back to Zenith Switzerland for service/repair... sob sob...

I am very surprise that this happened cos I hardly wear that watch unless on weekends... its only ~6 months old. Its on the winder most of the time...

cant wait to get it back... had to watch for >1 month...
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Re: Zenith Captain Winsor
« Reply #20 on: August 07, 2012, 04:18:12 PM »
Quote from: shuriken on August 07, 2012, 04:15:17 PM
the watch is at service center due to power reserve problem. It was quoted as auto wheel problem and had to send back to Zenith Switzerland for service/repair... sob sob...

I am very surprise that this happened cos I hardly wear that watch unless on weekends... its only ~6 months old. Its on the winder most of the time...

cant wait to get it back... had to watch for >1 month...
Damn... that sucks man... is the service ppl nice to deal with?
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Re: Zenith Captain Winsor
« Reply #21 on: August 08, 2012, 10:25:11 AM »
wow man... sending back to Swiss of service is hell a long way...
Any idea how long it takes to service or repair it....
Aren't there any zenith service center in Malaysia or our neighboring countries?

I can feel your pain of parting with your beloved watch there.

Hope you will get it back not too long from now... cheers   :thumbsup:
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Re: Zenith Captain Winsor
« Reply #22 on: August 09, 2012, 11:07:32 AM »
thanks for the kind comments...

I brought it to LVMH service center in KL. They service TAG and zeniths there...

The ppl there arent bad, actually quite friendly and patient but of course I wouldnt expect anything less. :) Would be better if there would be tech to explain what happened or which part is damage in some detail.

I was quoted about 2 months to get it back. Actually, I guessed it is better to have it send back to swiss to service... :)
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Offline takashi78

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Re: Zenith Captain Winsor
« Reply #23 on: August 09, 2012, 11:57:33 AM »
I'm thinking there is no qualified technicians in Malaysia to handle this caliber yet.
A problem with many Malaysian service centers.
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Re: Zenith Captain Winsor
« Reply #24 on: August 11, 2012, 03:20:19 PM »
Collectors do preferred Zenith powered El primero movement daytona than modern daytona.  :Dancing_banana: Rollie however has to 'tone down' highly accurate El primero from 36000 to 28000 due to the service concern though.

Anyway, a beautiful watch and wear it in good health.  :Cheers:
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