There are certainly a few in the hands of members here, but it's clear that the model did not sell out at the time of release because yours isn't the only one that was purchased new in the last few years.
Thanks for all of the information. Much appreciated.
Ah, a sort of a white or rather mango elephant. Did they not sell because of the dial color alone? I hadn't really been watching these so I must admit I was somewhat dreaming that I found the proverbial '57 Jag in the barn. I did become more aware that was not the case when I was 1 of only 2 bids on it and other similar Zenith pricing seemed a bit soft considering many were going unsold. The seller's receipt is from a jewelry store in IL and the jeweler told him he imported it with some other watches from Germany. I guess that means they were still in the wholesale distribution chain almost 16 years after release. On the other hand, the price point was well below other Zeniths with a bracelet and most on leather plus plus I really like it and have always wanted an EP.
Unfortunately, you're out of the luck on the lume. These models were made between 1998-2000 and came with tritium, which has a half life of just over 12 years. Even if it was bought new in 2013, if it hasn't been serviced before, it's probably time. If you decide to send it back to Zenith, the service price for an EP 400 is on their website. I sent mine back in December 2011 and was happy with the results (I had built the cost into my offer when I bought it though).
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