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The Zenith of an obsession (or how I bought 3 Zeniths in 9 weeks)

  1. NT931 Jun 11, 2017

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    At the end of March, I had Zero Zeniths. And suddenly, in a flurry of buying which stunned even me, I have a trio!

    It started with an eBay cal 156D that @khmt2 clued me onto in early Apr, from Italy
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    Then in May, @watchknut and I had a great transaction for a El Primero Original 1969 that I'd been searching for for some time on bracelet
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    Then I started a conversation with a nice chap in the UK over a RG Zenith, but I eventually bought his A271 which just arrived last week (and again, aided by @khmt2 & E.). I'd been lusting after an A271 since I saw @Mick Tock 's lovely one 2 years ago, so I was quite chuffed with this clean one.
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    Ok, admittedly crappy family shot
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    They do wear nicely on my slim wrist, 37-38mm is perfect
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    They all have different characters - warm, sporty, austere - but I love them all! For the vintage ones, as @LouS once mentioned, it's a good thing the hot prices in the vintage SS chrono market have not quite percolated down to vintage dress chronographs yet :)

    Thanks for watching!
     
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  2. Vitezi Jun 11, 2017

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    Love those vintage dress chronos! ::love::::love::
    Especially the A271 blued hands.
     
  3. slowhand Jun 11, 2017

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    Super congrats once again, a wonderful trio of incomings!
     
  4. LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Jun 11, 2017

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    3 Zeniths in 9 weeks? What are you saving up for?
     
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  5. khmt2 Jun 11, 2017

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    Excellent trio N and welcome to the Zenith Club! I predict an vintage EP in the future for you! ::stirthepot::
     
  6. NT931 Jun 11, 2017

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    After my wife finds out , I suspect the answer will be "a good lawyer" :eek:
     
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  7. khmt2 Jun 11, 2017

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    I'm happy to safekeep them for you! :whistling:
     
  8. incontrol Jun 11, 2017

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    Very nice collection of Zeniths! They all look great!
     
  9. RRMagyar Jun 11, 2017

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    Totally impressive! Good for you!!
     
  10. Interstatetime Jun 12, 2017

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    Keep going...there are a lot more out there....A trio is nice but an orchestra is better.

    JohnCote
     
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  11. epcwks Jun 12, 2017

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  12. PaulC77 Jun 13, 2017

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    great looking trio to cover most occasions!
    There are some bad influences on here, as now I think I'm missing a dress chrono myself, hmm what to do.... :)
     
  13. MaiLollo Jun 13, 2017

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    Spectacular trio
     
  14. epcwks Jun 13, 2017

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    I'm not even going to hold it against you that you picked up that incredible El Primero Original 1969 from watchknut before I could!
    Where did you say you picked up that Tank? Oh yah.. you haven't traveled that road yet.
    Happy hunting.