Tim Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 I've been hunting one for a while, and I finally found a Zenith Rainbow Flyback Chronograph. Zeetan just posted one and I was sure I didn't ask for it soon enough, but I just heard back from Zeetan that he put it on hold for me. I didn't appreciate Zenith watches until I understood more about the El Primero movement, and by the time I learned more about them they stopped making this model. I don't care so much for most of the current Zenith models but I was hoping I would eventually find a NOS Rainbow. I don't like the cutouts they are doing to a lot of them and the Defy line is nice but the price would break my back. That this one is the Flyback is just gravy because I'd have been happy with just the regular chrono. Oy vey my bank account! But I cannot resist. Resistance is futile you know.... Woohoo! /Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swdivad Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 That's a wonderful watch! You can't get much better in a chrono. Wear it well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new & improved osteopath Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 CONGRATS!! one of the best watches out there. EL PRIMERO- best movement, period. -O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 Wow big congrats, if you ever get sick of it just post it downunder and I will take good care of her. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 Congrats on a great choice. I love that watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relaxman Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 I love Zeetan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trinsic Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 I love Zeetan Umm...secret admirer? Kidding...he's a reliable dealer as far as NIB & 2nd hand models are concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chronomat123 Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 Killer watch!!! WOO WOO!!! Hold on to that one. And wear it in good health! I just ordered this from Zeetan about 25 minutes ago. LOL. Been on the fence with this watch for about 2 months now. Pulled the trigger since it's my birthday week and I have some cash for once since I just sold my gen Rolex Sub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cd56 Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 I've been hunting one for a while, and I finally found a Zenith Rainbow Flyback Chronograph. Zeetan just posted one and I was sure I didn't ask for it soon enough, but I just heard back from Zeetan that he put it on hold for me. I didn't appreciate Zenith watches until I understood more about the El Primero movement, and by the time I learned more about them they stopped making this model. I don't care so much for most of the current Zenith models but I was hoping I would eventually find a NOS Rainbow. I don't like the cutouts they are doing to a lot of them and the Defy line is nice but the price would break my back. That this one is the Flyback is just gravy because I'd have been happy with just the regular chrono. Oy vey my bank account! But I cannot resist. Resistance is futile you know.... Woohoo! /Tim Looks good, is it new? i may be able to get my hands on one this month for around $2600. let me know how you like it..what did you pay if you don't mind me asking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spatten1 Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 I agree about the cutouts on the new Zeniths. It is funny, we call the same feature a fake turbullion...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eunomians Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 Congrats! That is one of my favorite Zenith models - in fact it is my favorite model. Those movements are lovely. It is possibly the best column wheel chrono movement around (along with the Valjoux 72). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Posted April 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 Looks good, is it new? i may be able to get my hands on one this month for around $2600. let me know how you like it..what did you pay if you don't mind me asking. Zeetan was selling this one, a NOS at $3200. It seems from checking around that that is a fair price--not killer but OK. If you can pick up a new one for $2600 go for it. Or tell me about it! Only wish I could have found one with the color dial since that would be more "me", but the black dial is nice as well. I am having some second thoughts though since there seems to be a lot of discontent on the Zenith forums around with where Zenith is going with the product line. Everyone fairly well despises the new CEO. Reading lot's of information that the El Primero movement is a cranky beast as well. Hope I have good luck with the watch. What does everyone else think, is $3200 about right or too high? /Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 I don't think it's any secret that the EP400 is among my list of favorites. Both of my El Primero powered Daytonas run non stop as my daily beaters. This caliber is a workhorse... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyndonville Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 I've been hunting one for a while, and I finally found a Zenith Rainbow Flyback Chronograph. Zeetan just posted one and I was sure I didn't ask for it soon enough, but I just heard back from Zeetan that he put it on hold for me. I didn't appreciate Zenith watches until I understood more about the El Primero movement, and by the time I learned more about them they stopped making this model. I don't care so much for most of the current Zenith models but I was hoping I would eventually find a NOS Rainbow. I don't like the cutouts they are doing to a lot of them and the Defy line is nice but the price would break my back. That this one is the Flyback is just gravy because I'd have been happy with just the regular chrono. Oy vey my bank account! But I cannot resist. Resistance is futile you know.... Woohoo! /Tim Rats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cd56 Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Zeetan was selling this one, a NOS at $3200. It seems from checking around that that is a fair price--not killer but OK. If you can pick up a new one for $2600 go for it. Or tell me about it! Only wish I could have found one with the color dial since that would be more "me", but the black dial is nice as well. I am having some second thoughts though since there seems to be a lot of discontent on the Zenith forums around with where Zenith is going with the product line. Everyone fairly well despises the new CEO. Reading lot's of information that the El Primero movement is a cranky beast as well. Hope I have good luck with the watch. What does everyone else think, is $3200 about right or too high? /Tim I may be able to get the rainbow colored dial too for around the same price. i like the all black. if you are seriously interested let me know. i am going to a tag heuer friends and family sale on april 21st and last time they had both ( istill regret not getting it the last time) it was new old stock. Great deals on tags too...got my gen tag aquagraph for $700 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 I love the Flyback. But the "Rainbow" version is even more attractive (imho). I understand it's not for everybody though. Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linkukbora Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 :band1: Zeetan's the best :band1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalcranium Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 I've been hunting one for a while, and I finally found a Zenith Rainbow Flyback Chronograph. Zeetan just posted one and I was sure I didn't ask for it soon enough, but I just heard back from Zeetan that he put it on hold for me. I didn't appreciate Zenith watches until I understood more about the El Primero movement, and by the time I learned more about them they stopped making this model. I don't care so much for most of the current Zenith models but I was hoping I would eventually find a NOS Rainbow. I don't like the cutouts they are doing to a lot of them and the Defy line is nice but the price would break my back. That this one is the Flyback is just gravy because I'd have been happy with just the regular chrono. Oy vey my bank account! But I cannot resist. Resistance is futile you know.... Woohoo! /Tim Beautiful...Ah Zeetan's the man. I agree with you about the Defy line...a bit over the top. They look like something off Captain Nemo's wrist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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