Which would you get given my current collection?

[Ryanpatrick]

As I get more into this hobby I've found I've become much more selective in the watches I acquire. I don't jump at watches the way I initially did. I've become methodical about what I purchase for what I call my "core collection".
Anyway, my core collection wish list has three realistically attainable watches on it: a Rolex GMT Master Pepsi, 38mm zenith El Primero, and the Nomos Zurich World Timer Bleu.
My amazing fiancé is purchasing the Rolex for me as a wedding day gift so that is covered. I'm in a position where I can acquire one of the other two watches in the near future, the other will have to wait a year or two.
I have a trip to Italy and France next week and can get the Nomos in Europe for around $4300 after the VAT refund (it's priced at $6100 in the States). I can get the Zenith for around $4500 grey market.
So which would you get? If it helps, my core collection, which are watches I will never part with, are an Omega PO XL 2500 orange bezel, a 30 year old Omega SpeedyPro, a Rolex Datejust that belonged to my father and a JS Watch Co. 101 white dial.
I have other watches but they are more affordable/easily replaced. After acquiring the three I listed above I'll focus on affordable vintage stuff I think is neat but won't make another large watch purchase until I can afford a Journe or the like (which may be never).
So do I go with the Nomos or the Zenith?


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[crownpuller]

Which would keep you amused the most whilst waiting for the other ?... The chronograph (ignoring the fact I think the 38mm is too small ), or the world timer ?

[Strela167]

Wow mate, very cool.
If poss. get an hands on for both, or another. Whatever, looking forward to your piccies

[Ryanpatrick]

Which would keep you amused the most whilst waiting for the other ?... The chronograph (ignoring the fact I think the 38mm is too small ), or the world timer ?

I had this debate a few weeks ago with wschofield3 a few weeks ago while trying them on. Something about the subdial spacing on the larger model bothers me. Here's the 38mm on my wrist on steel and leather.





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[Ryanpatrick]

Wow mate, very cool.
If poss. get an hands on for both, or another. Whatever, looking forward to your piccies

I've tried both on. I like them equally for different reasons. I can't decide


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[meijlinder]

Will you be able to get as good a deal on the nomos again later? It is quite the difference from the US retail price. Exchange rate should be favourable right now as well.

[crownpuller]

Something about the subdial spacing on the larger model bothers me.

Fair enough - We all have our preferences.
But, the question remains (at least for my rationale): Personally I'd be happier playing with a chronograph for the wait time; but then, I have no real use for a world timer

[Nokie]

Zenith 36k gets my vote. The 38mm dial is much more proportioned than the 42, IMHO.

[Ryanpatrick]

Fair enough - We all have our preferences.
But, the question remains (at least for my rationale): Personally I'd be happier playing with a chronograph for the wait time; but then, I have no real use for a world timer

I see your point. I only leave my time zone 4 or 5 times a year so I really don't need the world timer, the complication would be useful a few times a year, but I just love the way it looks and wears.
I also already own a chronograph do same scenario, I don't really need a chronograph, just love the way the Zenith looks.


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[Ryanpatrick]

Will you be able to get as good a deal on the nomos again later? It is quite the difference from the US retail price. Exchange rate should be favourable right now as well.

I've thought of that, I go to Europe every year or two but no way of knowing if I could find it later or if the exchange rate will shift. I have a way of getting it at a later date from Europe but it becomes a hassle as I have to go through a friend's parents then wait for their next trip to the states to get the item.


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