For those who read this thread frm the beginning.
You guys knew about the quality of stainless steel clasp and how annoying it is to me.
Since the watch is manual wind and it's a really thin watch, I figured out that it'll look better on a brown crocodile strap with a Signed Original Zenith Deployant.
Initial search for these 2 items yielded unexpected results... it's freakin expensive. The 2 items will account to 40% of the total cost of the watch itself.
The first one that I figured out to cut back is the strap.
A Hadley Roma Genuine Crocodile strap costs a fraction of a Zenith signed one and fulfills the role just as well.
So I bought one online and it looks perfect.
I even bought a few Hadley Roma Single fold deployant and put it on as well but it just doesn't feel right.
Ended giving it away on this forum and some lucky owners got it and enjoyed it. At least it did not go to waste.
Then I was thinking of getting a Zenith Signed Tang Buckle which is waaaaay cheaper but I don't think it will do justice to the watch.
An original deployant is still the way to go.
So, I was hunting and there were disappointments along the way but I kept going.
Until I chanced upon a pre owned one.
Although cheaper than brand new (I was quoted rm1800 from local AD) but still it costs a whopping rm1200 including shipping frm Switzerland.
That time my heart was set. Bought the deployant without any 2nd thoughts.
While waiting for the deployant, I was having nightmares about receiving a crappy china made one but the item arrived today and thank god... it's the real deal.
Now my Zenith EP HW is transformed and in my view PERFECT!!
This is the way this watch should have been sold instead of a crappy stainless steel bracelet.
But all in all, I'm a happy man and I feel relieved that I get to accomplish what I set out to do.
Hadley Roma genuine crocodile strap and a few variation of the single and double fold deployant RM800.
Original Zenith Signed Deployant RM1200.
The damage? RM2000... a thinner wallet...
The feeling of accomplishment? Priceless
Enjoy the pics... as usual, taken using my wife's Sony TX-5 and I'm no professional.