Despite its shortcomings I love it and the wonky date never bothered me. It’s a very elegant watch but its not easy to read, the dials a bit fussy and the hands are slim. Its one I restored for someone and eventually ended up owning. I own a 1999 Zenith El Primero, 38mm case, classic silvered dial. One of my biggest horological regrets is not owning a Zenith because all the ones I like have the wonky date window.Have to smile at this.

I’m normally into traditional shaped cases but I really like shapes like the zenith, as long as the case has visible lugs, for some reason. The fact it’s Ti and a dark case too help!Frustrating when you can’t think isn’t it! I had to get up one night and google what Rice Crispies were called because I couldn’t remember the name. But it’s definitely a chrono that I’m picturing through a hazy recollectionĪs gcleminson mentioned, it’s got a similar neutral palate feel to it as the Speedy but looks like it’s very readable, which are all reasons I like it. That’s what probably stuck in my mind as I like them on watches like the Seiko diver that has similar (and the GS quartz that does too). Hmmm could be, although I’m sure whatever watch I’m thinking of in my head had more angled lugs like the Zenith. The fact it’s Ti and a dark case too help! Yes the Zenith is well out of my price range too, unless my Euromillions numbers come up tomorrow! I quite like the quirkiness of the second hand personally too.Īs gcleminson mentioned, it’s got a similar neutral palate feel to it as the Speedy but looks like it’s very readable, which are all reasons I like it. I might have to spend a bit of time over the bank holiday weekend trawling through Citizen and Casio watch listings to see if I can find what I’m thinking of! But it’s definitely a chrono that I’m picturing through a hazy recollection

I'm also not a fan of those straps with the contrasting stitch on the corners.Hmmm could be, although I’m sure whatever watch I’m thinking of in my head had more angled lugs like the Zenith. I really like the watch but it's a bit out of my range to be honest, and that second hand is a bit distracting. It's not one of these is it? Very similar shape actually now I compare them.

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