Why no love for the El Primero Class series?

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yinzerniner

·Apr 5, 2015

While everyone loves the 386 El Primero, I've seen nary a mention of the Class series from the 90's, which seems to have gotten Zenith back to some resemblance of design harmony. The black and silver dial three register chronographs in 39mm case sizes really are striking, and even the Elite dress watches are great. Any particular reason why they are almost completely ignored?

 

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oddboy

·Apr 5, 2015

Well, there's no pics for one.. 😀

 

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yinzerniner

·Apr 5, 2015

oddboy

Well, there's no pics for one.. 😀

Hah, good point.
How about.....

And

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Those are some slick and harmonious dials and lugs!

 

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Stewart H

·Apr 5, 2015

 

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Veritas99

·Apr 6, 2015

Don't forget the Class 4s

 

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Stewart H

·Apr 6, 2015

Veritas99

Don't forget the Class 4s

Oh yes.

 

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Nobel Prize

·Apr 6, 2015

Well, seeing the pics I'll agree with you. These are great watches...

 

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oddboy

·Apr 6, 2015

yinzerniner

Hah, good point.
How about.....

This one is very nice!

..but I'm not buying right now............

 

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styggpyggeno1

·Apr 7, 2015

I think mine is "pre-class" but it has the same design. Love it.

 

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yinzerniner

·Apr 7, 2015

styggpyggeno1

I think mine is "pre-class" but it has the same design. Love it.

Yes, I've seen this before. Great Dial design, and it has a bit of a dual personality in terms of sizing since the dial appears larger due to the thin-ish bezel, while the small lugs also make it seem smaller.
How's the movement treated you so far since your piece has to be about 15 years old by now?

 

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styggpyggeno1

·Apr 7, 2015

It got a service in Japan just before I bought it from a Swedish friend who lives there. Works just fine. At some time in its life the dial got damaged a little (can be seen at the outer scale - some small bubbles in the paint and missing paint) but the movement is just fine.