I'm thinking about buying my first Zenith: an El Primero. I prefer the 42mm (ref 03.2040.400) on bracelet compared to the 38mm (ref 03.2150.400), mainly because I like the symmetry of the date at 6. My concern is that the 42mm will wear too big, especially given the lack of bezel. The new chronomaster sport could be the solution, but it’s more expensive and I kinda like the red second hand on the EP.
Both sizes will work for you. 42mm is not too big. I also have a 7.25 wist. Here is a photo of my 42mm Chronomaster and my a386 (38mm)
Oh my goodness, you've asked the same exact question I've been pondering for MONTHS!!! I've wanted to buy one of these gorgeous El Primero's on the year my daughter was born (2020) and simply couldn't decide on which size. With COVID, etc. I wasn't able to get to a store to try one on as that's really the only way I am going to be able to decide. Then about 6 months after the lil' nipper arrived my fiancé bought me the new 44.5mm white racing Speedmaster so my purchase was put on a backburner for a while, but I'm still going to get one.
And then they introduced another beauty of a Zenith in the new Chronomaster Sport with the ceramic bezel! WTF!! The decision has now become more difficult although at $10k it makes the new model a tough pill to swallow!
Oh my goodness, you've asked the same exact question I've been pondering for MONTHS!!! I've wanted to buy one of these gorgeous El Primero's on the year my daughter was born (2020) and simply couldn't decide on which size. With COVID, etc. I wasn't able to get to a store to try one on as that's really the only way I am going to be able to decide. Then about 6 months after the lil' nipper arrived my fiancé bought me the new 44.5mm white racing Speedmaster so my purchase was put on a backburner for a while, but I'm still going to get one.
And then they introduced another beauty of a Zenith in the new Chronomaster Sport with the ceramic bezel! WTF!! The decision has now become more difficult although at $10k it makes the new model a tough pill to swallow!
Shhhh... don't let @cvalue13 hear you talking about the Chrono Sport: you'll get him all riled up again!
Regarding the EP, I'm heavily leaning towards the 38mm: (1) with no bezel it wears big, similar to a 40mm, and (2) it's apparently the traditional location of the date window on an EP.
Hey Zenith lovers!
I'm thinking about buying my first Zenith: an El Primero. .....
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Then, consider an El Primero A384 which is IMHO, a much nicer watch than the ones you're considering.
I have both 38 and 42. My wrist size is 17cm (6,75"). I wear 42mm rarely, since I find it big, however not the case size (42: lug2lug: 50mm; 38: lug2lug: 47mm), but the diameter of the dial. 38mm has a perfect dial size around 33 mm, what is more or less like Speedy 42mm. Here the photos:
I’ve looked at the Revival line, but honestly I don’t like the case.
Hey Zenith lovers!
I'm thinking about buying my first Zenith: an El Primero. I'm not a big chrono fan, but I think every collection should have one. I currently have a FOIS that I wear on occasion, but I'm thinking of swapping it for an El Primero. I really like the three color subdials!
My wrist is 7.25” and my preferred watch size is 40mm, although I just got a 42mm SM that I’m getting used to. Back to the El Primero, I prefer the 42mm (ref 03.2040.400) on bracelet compared to the 38mm (ref 03.2150.400), mainly because I like the symmetry of the date at 6. My concern is that the 42mm will wear too big, especially given the lack of bezel. The new chronomaster sport could be the solution, but it’s more expensive and I kinda like the red second hand on the EP.
Anyway, I appreciate anyone’s thoughts on the comparison. Also, what level of discounts can be achieved on the Zeniths?
Cheers!
