Picked up a new watch this week.

K19BMW · 07-12-2016, 11:25 AM

Was browsing around European Watch Company's website this week (an excellent store for anyone looking for a high end watch) when I came across this gem.
It is a Zenith El Primero 36,000 VpH (42mm version).

Long story short I negotiated a great deal on this watch and traded in my Tudor Black Shield (see below) as I have barely worn it since I bought it last July.

Overall I've purchased 3 watches from European Watch Company in the last year (Tudor Black Shield, Rolex 50th Anniversary Sub, and Zenith El Primero 36,000 VpH) and I highly recommend them. Tony (the person I always deal with) knows more about watches then anyone I have ever met and is more than just a salesman. You can tell he is a true watch enthusiast and truly wants to find you the perfect watch to fit your lifestyle/budget.

Anyway, just thought I would share my new watch and my experience at EWC.

GuidoK · 07-12-2016, 11:41 AM

that new el primero is very cool.

Nivarox · 07-12-2016, 11:42 AM

Zenith's movement probably the best in the world in its class

K19BMW · 07-12-2016, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by GuidoK

that new el primero is very cool.

I agree. A lot of people don't like the fact that the sub dials overlap but I think it looks great!

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Originally Posted by Nivarox

Zenith's movement probably the best in the world in its class

I've heard that the only chronograph movement that tops the movement in the El Primero is the movement in the Breguet XXII which beats at 72,000VpH. Although I've been told that this movement still needs some work because it hasnt been super reliable but outside of the XXII the El Primero probably does have the best chrono movement.

neverdone · 07-12-2016, 04:03 PM

Very nice looking watch, I love the dials. Do you mind saying how much you got on trade in for the Tudor?

porshah · 07-12-2016, 04:50 PM

Great watch! Congrats. Enjoy it in good health.

K19BMW · 07-12-2016, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by neverdone

Very nice looking watch, I love the dials. Do you mind saying how much you got on trade in for the Tudor?

I bought it last year from EWC for $2800 I believe but at the time it was still in warranty and I think the warranty is almost up now. Anyway, I got $2300 on trade in for it.

neverdone · 07-12-2016, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by K19BMW

I bought it last year from EWC for $2800 I believe but at the time it was still in warranty and I think the warranty is almost up now. Anyway, I got $2300 on trade in for it.

Daaang! That's a good price. I just went to their website and looked at some of their inventory, is this something that you do online? Or do you physically go in store and do the trade? Are there other websites like this that are reputable?

K19BMW · 07-12-2016, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by neverdone

Daaang! That's a good price. I just went to their website and looked at some of their inventory, is this something that you do online? Or do you physically go in store and do the trade? Are there other websites like this that are reputable?

So I actually live about 4 blocks from their store so I go in there a pretty good amount just to talk to Tony and see some of the new watches they got in but I know that you can do everything online/over the phone also although it would just take longer for the deal to get done because you would have to ship them the watch you want to sell/trade first so they can give you a price. besides Jomashop idk of any other sites but i'm sure their are some.

Bkborn · 07-13-2016, 02:33 PM

Nice watch. Zenith watches are always a great buy. Too bad I traded mines in for a Rolex but, I'm still a Zenith Fan.

K19BMW · 07-13-2016, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Bkborn

Nice watch. Zenith watches are always a great buy. Too bad I traded mines in for a Rolex but, I'm still a Zenith Fan.

Yeah they are probably the best high end watch to buy second hand in terms of price which is great for consumers but terrible for the Company

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