Author Topic: 2013 Whislist (Read 79764 times)

terrenceterrence · « **Reply #100 on:** February 25, 2013, 09:35:08 PM »

Hope it works out for you and let's not lose hope until you hear it directly from the horse' mouth.

Quote from: hanz079 on February 25, 2013, 08:12:32 PM

Quote from: terrenceterrence on February 25, 2013, 07:53:27 PM
Strange that it has no half links. Both you and AD have tried contacting LVMH directly to enquire?

Once they could not get it to fit my wrist, they called HQ to enquire and since they are more keen to close the sale after having the watch shipped over from KL, i will take their word for it as i believe they will be more careful with misinformation especially if it's a deal breaking one.
In the meantime, i have commented on Zenith's FB page and will wait for their feedback.

1to12 · « **Reply #101 on:** March 31, 2013, 02:45:32 PM »

Finally hunted it down

! The Eagle has landed..... am full of trepidation that something might go wrong before the blue beauty is in hand.

Will post some pics of the Zenith EP A386 next week...

hanz079 · « **Reply #102 on:** March 31, 2013, 05:46:07 PM »

Quote from: 1to12 on March 31, 2013, 02:45:32 PM

Finally hunted it down ! The Eagle has landed..... am full of trepidation that something might go wrong before the blue beauty is in hand.

Will post some pics of the Zenith EP A386 next week...

A386!!! For real?!? Awesome my friend, can't wait for the reveal!!

1to12 · « **Reply #103 on:** March 31, 2013, 06:24:06 PM »

Thanks mate! I've not been hopeful as interests have picked up strongly in the past couple of years whilst supply is very limited. So, it was a pleasant surprise when my recent watchmaker said he will help me hunt for it and he did!

He's still looking around for the original Gay Ferres ss band but it wont come cheap. The price of band alone is about EUR800. Think I will just live with a leather strap. But will go for test drive first.

hanz079 · « **Reply #104 on:** March 31, 2013, 07:12:35 PM »

Quote from: 1to12 on March 31, 2013, 06:24:06 PM

Thanks mate! I've not been hopeful as interests have picked up strongly in the past couple of years whilst supply is very limited. So, it was a pleasant surprise when my recent watchmaker said he will help me hunt for it and he did!

He's still looking around for the original Gay Ferres ss band but it wont come cheap. The price of band alone is about EUR800. Think I will just live with a leather strap. But will go for test drive first.

No point going for a gf bracelet... it looks good with a strap and original pin buckle IMO.

terrenceterrence · « **Reply #105 on:** March 31, 2013, 08:31:02 PM »

great find bro, can't wait for the photos and wrist shots

Still awaiting for mine.....

1to12 · « **Reply #106 on:** March 31, 2013, 09:07:43 PM »

Thanks! Good luck in your hunt, Terence. May you find the mark soon.

Han, not sure if mine comes in an original pin buckle. Prob just a normal buckle. Will see tom.

1to12 · « **Reply #107 on:** March 31, 2013, 09:14:48 PM »

Quote from: terrenceterrence on March 31, 2013, 08:31:02 PM

great find bro, can't wait for the photos and wrist shots

Still awaiting for mine.....

Oh Terence. Now I remember your jigsaw puzzle. You have the original pin buckle that I may be missing. haha.

Okok, interesting project. Look fwd to seeing it as well.

bezelnut · « **Reply #108 on:** April 01, 2013, 08:46:00 AM »

Quote from: 1to12 on March 31, 2013, 02:45:32 PM

Finally hunted it down ! The Eagle has landed..... am full of trepidation that something might go wrong before the blue beauty is in hand.

Will post some pics of the Zenith EP A386 next week...

bravo my friend, bravo.

your acquisition never cease to amaze. 1st the breitling, now the El-primero. EP is always regarded as one of the most significant movement ever created, and you'd got the history on your wrist. Please tell me you found a tri-color variation.
Can't wait for your photos.

1to12 · « **Reply #109 on:** April 01, 2013, 10:21:37 PM »

Thanks for your kind words, mate. Been quite lucky recently but still just a modest vintage collection. Probably chasing 1-2 more (another of my targets popped out suddenly) and plan to take a break after that. Is there an antidote for this poison?

Yes, it's the tri-color sub-dials one. Didnt manage to get UPS in time for today. Will have to be tom.

bezelnut · « **Reply #110 on:** April 02, 2013, 10:05:41 AM »

The compliment is genuine, you deserve it. I started to envy your luck now, or maybe you should start sharing your sources.

I'm affraid the antidote for the poison is more watches. cheers.

1to12 · « **Reply #111 on:** April 02, 2013, 09:42:23 PM »

The poison is stinging more rapidly. Was just asked whether am interested in Monaco 1133B NOS with box and paper. Another of my target! but alas the asking price is just way beyond my budget for a Heuer despite the rarity. Wish I strike the lottery tom.

Ah well, cant get everything. Need to think hard about the other target... also difficult to come across but a much more affordable Heuer.

1to12 · « **Reply #112 on:** April 02, 2013, 10:11:10 PM »

As promised, here we go! Hope it's ok to post the pic here.

Not on original band nor pin buckle. Still thinking between the GF band and a black leather strap.

CKL1213 · « **Reply #113 on:** April 02, 2013, 11:30:39 PM »

hanz079 · « **Reply #114 on:** April 03, 2013, 07:02:53 AM »

Quote from: 1to12 on April 02, 2013, 10:11:10 PM

As promised, here we go! Hope it's ok to post the pic here.

Not on original band nor pin buckle. Still thinking between the GF band and a black leather strap.

Very nice indeed!!
Congratz on your acquisition.
Watch might have been serviced before as the crown looks smaller.
Original crown should be abit bigger... but not a big deal.

bezelnut · « **Reply #115 on:** April 03, 2013, 08:54:02 AM »

Quote from: 1to12 on April 02, 2013, 10:11:10 PM

As promised, here we go! Hope it's ok to post the pic here.

Not on original band nor pin buckle. Still thinking between the GF band and a black leather strap.

I'm now drooling all over the keyboard like a saint bernard.

wear it in good health my friend.

1to12 · « **Reply #116 on:** April 03, 2013, 10:28:15 PM »

WOW Han! You're spot on! Very sharp observation. The crown is indeed not the original factory with Zenith Star but looks like a service one with the square design. But yah, not a big thing to me.

Thanks Bezelnut. A dream come true for me.

hanz079 · « **Reply #117 on:** April 04, 2013, 06:45:29 AM »

Quote from: 1to12 on April 03, 2013, 10:28:15 PM

WOW Han! You're spot on! Very sharp observation. The crown is indeed not the original factory with Zenith Star but looks like a service one with the square design. But yah, not a big thing to me.

Thanks Bezelnut. A dream come true for me.

I am a Zenith fan after all...
Friend, this acquisition deserves it's own thread... and more pics!!!

Yikkie · « **Reply #118 on:** April 04, 2013, 08:47:41 AM »

Very nice piece bro! A real classic with the first automatic chronograph movement ever made with a full size rotor and a heart that beats to the 10th of a second. It can't get any more iconic than this.

Will see if I could pick up any vintage Zeniths when I am in Jap this weekend.

bezelnut · « **Reply #119 on:** April 04, 2013, 10:07:36 AM »

Quote from: hanz079 on April 04, 2013, 06:45:29 AM

I am a Zenith fan after all...
Friend, this acquisition deserves it's own thread... and more pics!!!

Han, you are really unbelievably good. I'm doing side by side photo comparison, and still cannot see the different.

hanz079 · « **Reply #120 on:** April 04, 2013, 10:18:40 AM »

Count the grooves on the crown.
8-9 grooves small crown.
Original bigger crown should be 11-12 grooves viewed from that angle.

It is also common knowledge that once the watch have been sent to service, the crown is the 1st part that gets changed.
I have no idea why they choose to replace the original bigger crown with a smaller one. (trying to steamline parts stock maybe?)
But as long as it is an original Zenith crown, it should not be a problem.

bezelnut · « **Reply #121 on:** April 04, 2013, 11:45:51 AM »

Now I can see it. I do found out that the original crown should have a dome surface with a Zenith star, maybe the camera angle it is not showing on this one.

Thanks for the lesson too...

1to12 · « **Reply #122 on:** April 04, 2013, 07:24:33 PM »

Wow again. Thanks for sharing! I'm sure it's a service crown based on what I learned fr some Zenith forums earlier.

Would like to seek you guys' opinion on the GF band... if it's EUR550, do you think it's worth it? I've seen some at EUR800. Of cos, condition is prob different but think good enough.

Ok, will post more pics in a separate thread once I have some time this weekend.

bezelnut · « **Reply #123 on:** April 05, 2013, 07:45:37 AM »

Quote from: 1to12 on April 04, 2013, 07:24:33 PM

Wow again. Thanks for sharing! I'm sure it's a service crown based on what I learned fr some Zenith forums earlier.

Would like to seek you guys' opinion on the GF band... if it's EUR550, do you think it's worth it? I've seen some at EUR800. Of cos, condition is prob different but think good enough.

Ok, will post more pics in a separate thread once I have some time this weekend.

GF=Greubel Forsey?

The god of tourbillon?

hanz079 · « **Reply #124 on:** April 05, 2013, 10:29:53 AM »

GF = Guy Freres
Used to supply watch bracelets to alot of top brands.

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