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Captain Chronometre Cal 2522P

  1. khmt2

    khmt2 Apr 11, 2015

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    New arrival from Italy. Condition is nowhere near @LouS and @MMMD fabulous cal 133.8 and 71 specimens, but good enough for me! :) Came with what was claimed to be the original box and warranty.

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    Group photo with Captain Turtle and my RG Longines Flagship that's now got some serious competition! :p

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  2. Gavin

    Gavin It's the quiet ones you have to 'watch' out for. Apr 11, 2015

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    Well done sir. Congrats.
     
  3. khmt2

    khmt2 Apr 11, 2015

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    Thanks! U managed to find an original crown for yours?
     
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  4. Gavin

    Gavin It's the quiet ones you have to 'watch' out for. Apr 11, 2015

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    Still looking. :)
     
  5. LouS Ω 2

    LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Apr 11, 2015

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    These Captains are drool-inducing. I've never been able to resist one. Verrrrry nice!
     
  6. MMMD

    MMMD unaffiliated curmudgeonly absurdist & polyologist Apr 11, 2015

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    Nice grab! Yes, the shark-tooth markers are particularly irresistible.
     
  7. Hijak Ω 2

    Hijak Apr 11, 2015

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    So very nice!::love::
     
  8. khmt2

    khmt2 Apr 12, 2015

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    Thanks chaps!

    Still on the wrist today - feels real solid and heavy for its size!

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    @LouS - you have a similar SS I believe? Does yours have a similar edge ridged caseback?
     
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  9. LouS Ω 2

    LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Apr 12, 2015

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    No. But I do have a different model in 18K gold with a 2542PC and that one does.

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  10. khmt2

    khmt2 Apr 12, 2015

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    Thanks, that's real nice too! ::love:: Seems to support the theory that Zenith transited away from the Z emblem on the caseback from the Martel movements onwards.
     
  11. Hijak Ω 2

    Hijak Apr 12, 2015

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    You guys are killing me with this thread!::love::
     
  12. LouS Ω 2

    LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Apr 12, 2015

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    Mwahaha! Here is the stainless steel sharktooth version khmt2 is talking about.

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  13. khmt2

    khmt2 Apr 12, 2015

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    Damn, the SS is quite a looker as well! :thumbsup:
     
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  14. Hijak Ω 2

    Hijak Apr 13, 2015

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    Like it even better in steel!::love::
     
  15. watchcollect Ω 2

    watchcollect Apr 13, 2015

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    [emoji53]WTF. Another distraction. Beautiful watches you guys.
     
  16. Xtof

    Xtof Apr 13, 2015

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    These Zenith Captain are very attractive.

    I have another version, in steel, hereafter with its big brother in the chronometer family.

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  17. AAAKK

    AAAKK First listing in the ΩF B2B phone book Apr 13, 2015

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    Really liking these captains. What's the case size on the non-turtle variant?
     
  18. LouS Ω 2

    LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Apr 13, 2015

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    It depends on the movement. The Cal 133.8 or 71 ones are a healthy 35-36mm. The later rotor automatics with the Martel movements - cal 2512, 2522 and onwards - are small and svelte - about 33-34mm. Next to one another the difference is about what you see in the picture with the JLC above. All of the watches in this thread so far are of the latter type.
     
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  19. AAAKK

    AAAKK First listing in the ΩF B2B phone book Apr 13, 2015

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    Thanks for the info. I'll probably jump on one of these if the right opportunity arises. I do like to stay in the 36mm or larger range so I'll keep an eye out for a cal 133.8 or 71.
     
  20. LouS Ω 2

    LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Apr 13, 2015

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    Another observation - those rabbit ear lugs cause the Captains to wear a bit larger than you'd expect.
     
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