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  1. Apr 15, 2015, 07:07 PM #1
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    Review and pictures of the new Zenith El Primero Chronograph Classic

    I love this one. Gorgeous, simple, lovely. Maybe someday...because I'd want it in gold...

    http://monochrome-watches.com/hands-...classic-price/
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    Indeed, that is a gorgeous watch. My dear friend Hartmut never did like the spacing of the sub-dials. I'd own one if I had the scratch.

    Thanks for the post,

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    11mm thick for an automatic chrono
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    Quote Originally Posted by Der Amf View Post
    11mm thick for an automatic chrono
    I know. Nice...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Der Amf View Post
    11mm thick for an automatic chrono
    Thickness is a relative term to me.

    From my previous life elsewhere, I always pushed wearing what makes you smile. I have an Oris Regulateur that is thicker than that and only an auto. I love wearing the watch even if it is big for my wrist.

    So yes, it is not a thin watch, but if you want to enjoy it, please do so.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dan R View Post
    Thickness is a relative term to me.

    From my previous life elsewhere, I always pushed wearing what makes you smile. I have an Oris Regulateur that is thicker than that and only an auto. I love wearing the watch even if it is big for my wrist.

    So yes, it is not a thin watch, but if you want to enjoy it, please do so.

    Dan
    I think you've read Der Amf's comment backwards--like me, I think he's praising it as quite thin for a chrono, not saying it's thick...
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    Quote Originally Posted by mlcor View Post
    I think you've read Der Amf's comment backwards--like me, I think he's praising it as quite thin for a chrono, not saying it's thick...
    Indeed. For example, for comparison, I just looked up the thickness of a chrono that had once caught my eye, the Breitling Transocean Chronograph 38: 14.25mm
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    Quote Originally Posted by Der Amf View Post
    Indeed. For example, for comparison, I just looked up the thickness of a chrono that had once caught my eye, the Breitling Transocean Chronograph 38: 14.25mm

    Ah yes, apologies. You know how it is after a day at the office and before the first martini takes hold. Things look different then.

    Thanks!

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    do people still drink martini's
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    Quote Originally Posted by shameless View Post
    do people still drink martini's
    LOL! Well, I do!



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