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Offline pleasuresaurus

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Re: Any Zenith Lovers?
« Reply #25 on: January 05, 2021, 03:06:32 PM »
Don't think the Shadow Edition would have a matching Ti bracelet though, sadly. Or if you can source the JP LE Lupin the 3rd (1st edition).... that will be perfect with the SS bracelet.

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Wah, that's an interesting cultural reference piece la, thanks for pointing it out. Wasn't aware they had this. Good thing they didn't spell it ENITH like the anime did hahaha...gonna be challenging tracking this thing down I reckon, but it just oozes retro charm

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Re: Any Zenith Lovers?
« Reply #26 on: January 05, 2021, 04:42:09 PM »
Don't think the Shadow Edition would have a matching Ti bracelet though, sadly. Or if you can source the JP LE Lupin the 3rd (1st edition).... that will be perfect with the SS bracelet.

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Wah, that's an interesting cultural reference piece la, thanks for pointing it out. Wasn't aware they had this. Good thing they didn't spell it ENITH like the anime did hahaha...gonna be challenging tracking this thing down I reckon, but it just oozes retro charm
They even did a 2nd edition Lupin A384 with the SS bracelet. This one has white tachy meter, cream lume, and black date disk

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Re: Any Zenith Lovers?
« Reply #27 on: January 05, 2021, 07:15:49 PM »
The bracelet is stylo la, like a ss version of a rally strap. But had a look on chrono24 and the current price is....arresting la shall we say, considering that they probably released at around EUR7000 or so. Lovely timepiece nonetheless.

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Re: Any Zenith Lovers?
« Reply #28 on: January 06, 2021, 02:39:09 PM »
And bam... out comes the A385!

https://monochrome-watches.com/zenith-chronomaster-revival-a385-introducing-price/

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Re: Any Zenith Lovers?
« Reply #29 on: January 06, 2021, 04:35:22 PM »
Hahaha hai adik-adik,tora datang lagi dengan permainan zenith baru!  :Laughing_on_floor: 

just when i thought it was safe to dream. that gradient dial is nice la, goes well with a cup of hipster art cappuccino. Curious, what sets the 384 n 385 apart?

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Re: Any Zenith Lovers?
« Reply #30 on: January 06, 2021, 08:02:06 PM »
Hahaha hai adik-adik,tora datang lagi dengan permainan zenith baru!  :Laughing_on_floor: 

just when i thought it was safe to dream. that gradient dial is nice la, goes well with a cup of hipster art cappuccino. Curious, what sets the 384 n 385 apart?

Probably just the dial colour

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Re: Any Zenith Lovers?
« Reply #31 on: January 09, 2021, 08:27:29 AM »
Speaking of dial color la kan, dress wise, should we be concerned about like matching colors of dials, watch strap, belt, shoes, that whole shebang. Do u guys coordinate that stuff? I'm usually quite cincai when it comes to it but the question does keep me awake at night sometimes  ;D

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Re: Any Zenith Lovers?
« Reply #32 on: January 09, 2021, 06:02:13 PM »
Speaking of dial color la kan, dress wise, should we be concerned about like matching colors of dials, watch strap, belt, shoes, that whole shebang. Do u guys coordinate that stuff? I'm usually quite cincai when it comes to it but the question does keep me awake at night sometimes  ;D

I don't bother to match colours or differentiate sports and dress.. I just slap anything I like on

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Re: Any Zenith Lovers?
« Reply #33 on: January 09, 2021, 08:03:23 PM »
Speaking of dial color la kan, dress wise, should we be concerned about like matching colors of dials, watch strap, belt, shoes, that whole shebang. Do u guys coordinate that stuff? I'm usually quite cincai when it comes to it but the question does keep me awake at night sometimes  ;D

Actually i am conscious about this as well....not overly colour coordinated, but at least if I’m wearing a tanned leather watch strap, I would match with a tanned leather belt and shoes. Things like no tanned /brown shoes with black slacks/suit is a given.

But if I’m lazy, just go for steel bracelet, black face. Super safe - unless you’re going for a run then would be weird IMO. Haha


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Re: Any Zenith Lovers?
« Reply #34 on: January 10, 2021, 06:40:24 AM »
Hmmm...e
Casual = anything goes. Even dress watches (I know :D )
Black watch strap = black shoes/belt
Brown/tan = goes with almost everything
Bracelet = anything goes. Super versatile

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Re: Any Zenith Lovers?
« Reply #35 on: January 10, 2021, 01:56:04 PM »
Thanks for the feedback...I suppose for a brown dial like the 385, it is fairly straight forward. At times I do wonder though, about other colored dials like green or orange or some others. I guess a time piece if casual  colored/looking, should remain casual  :laugh:

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Re: Any Zenith Lovers?
« Reply #36 on: January 16, 2021, 11:10:05 AM »
Guys, what are your experience on discount from Zenith AD in Malaysia?
Some of their El Primero Chronomaster are pretty nice and starting to look around for it....

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Re: Any Zenith Lovers?
« Reply #37 on: January 16, 2021, 01:15:53 PM »
Guys, what are your experience on discount from Zenith AD in Malaysia?
Some of their El Primero Chronomaster are pretty nice and starting to look around for it....

I’m sure it depends on the model you are looking at. I think 20% off should be possible

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Re: Any Zenith Lovers?
« Reply #38 on: January 16, 2021, 02:04:52 PM »
For some models, 30% is actually doable - just need to push a bit (my experience with Swiss Watch Gallery)

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Re: Any Zenith Lovers?
« Reply #39 on: January 16, 2021, 08:09:18 PM »
For some models, 30% is actually doable - just need to push a bit (my experience with Swiss Watch Gallery)

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That's a great tip! Thanks!

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Re: Any Zenith Lovers?
« Reply #40 on: January 16, 2021, 08:42:57 PM »
For some models, 30% is actually doable - just need to push a bit (my experience with Swiss Watch Gallery)

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Wow, 30% sounds good.
Will go check it out at SWG after MCO lifted...

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Re: Any Zenith Lovers?
« Reply #41 on: January 22, 2021, 06:56:04 AM »
More new Zenith! Thoughts? On ke tak on?  ;)

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Re: Any Zenith Lovers?
« Reply #42 on: January 22, 2021, 07:29:39 AM »

RRP?

I really do wish Zenith would just forego the date window.

And that light gray color for the seconds sub dial is always not so impressive in real life.


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Re: Any Zenith Lovers?
« Reply #43 on: January 22, 2021, 07:38:21 AM »

RRP?

I really do wish Zenith would just forego the date window.

And that light gray color for the seconds sub dial is always not so impressive in real life.
42.3k
https://www.zenith-watches.com/en_my/product/chronomaster-sport-03-3100-3600-69-m3100

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Re: Any Zenith Lovers?
« Reply #44 on: January 22, 2021, 07:42:05 AM »

RRP?

I really do wish Zenith would just forego the date window.

And that light gray color for the seconds sub dial is always not so impressive in real life.
42.3k
https://www.zenith-watches.com/en_my/product/chronomaster-sport-03-3100-3600-69-m3100

No kidding about being a Daytona wannabe... price also near.


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Re: Any Zenith Lovers?
« Reply #45 on: January 22, 2021, 07:45:02 AM »
Looks wise somehow despite the more significant n appropriate size, I still feel more attracted to the A384 vsriants though. Yeah and the price doesn't help  ;D. seems like a piece to pick up on the secondary market more like. Still though, need to give it a test on the wrist just to have a fair opinion.

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Re: Any Zenith Lovers?
« Reply #46 on: January 22, 2021, 08:21:49 AM »
The date window ruins it for me
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Re: Any Zenith Lovers?
« Reply #47 on: January 22, 2021, 09:58:06 AM »

The date window ruins it for me



The AP ROO style got it right with counters at 6 9 12 and date at 3

Speedmaster and Daytona just left the date out

and the older VC Overseas 49150 had a big date at 12

Had to compromise with the A384 because I like the watch a lot



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Re: Any Zenith Lovers?
« Reply #48 on: January 22, 2021, 11:27:57 AM »
Wow, just saw the article for the new sport models. 41mm (nice size!), ceramic bezel (very daytona), and 1/10th chrono second hand. Looks like a sweet combo! I like that movement from the Defy 21 but 44mm was way too big for me.

Probably my 2nd favorite Zenith now after the A384. It's a yay from me :)

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Re: Any Zenith Lovers?
« Reply #49 on: January 22, 2021, 06:30:20 PM »
The diff is around rm13k compared to SS Daytona...

Problem is Rolex ain’t selling u one..