Just got this beauty for my birthday!!

 

Congrats to lucky you

 

Indeed a very happy birthday to you

 

Happy birthday and wear in the absolute best of health.

 

Beautiful!!! Happy birthday

 

Nice watch , many happy returns

 

Very nice, congratulations.

 

Nice choice! Happy birthday

 

Congrats, belatedly on the birthday and on the watch. It’s beautiful.
I’m seriously thinking of pulling the trigger on the automatic (non-flyback) version. I tried one on yesterday and was smitten.
Anyone have any advice they can offer - other than do it?
We didn’t get as far as discussing possible discounts, do people think that would be a possibility given it’s a 1000 pieces?

 

Happy Birthday

 

Thank you very much to every one!!!

It´s a very nice piece indeed. I decided to buy this one because I really wanted a bronze piece and also because I got a really nice discount at my AD. I'm tempted to get that one too, but have some other pieces first in line.

 

Happy birthday, all the best! Wear it in best health!

 

Well played, the watch you wanted and a healthy discount. I love it when a plan come together..........enjoy it in the best of health.

 

You should certainly be looking for a discount of at least 20% on this piece.

There are plenty around and it appeals more to WIS than general buyers who see rather plain styling and an Alu bezel at a significant price point whereas the enthusiast knows it's military styling is an accurate tribute to the A.Cairelli watches supplied to the Italian Air Force in the 60's and runs the classic El Primero Chronograph movement.

Zenith servicing prices for this movement start at £500 so factor this in as well

 

Changed the strap and I think it really goes perfect with the watch. I was a little afraid I´ll ruin the original. It´s been a really hot summer here reaching 38C-40C (100F-104F) every day. I really like how the color and the stitching play with the watch.

 

Great dial!

 

Congratulations!

 

Thanks for the steer, much appreciated, The original A. Cairelli are well above my budget at current prices but I love the simplicity and legibility. I’m pretty sure I can live with the decent tribute act.