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My wrist is 7 inches in circumference. I’d say it’s about 2 and 1/4 inches wide. While the watch is 51mm lug to lug the shape of the lugs and they way they come to a point makes it wear smaller than that I think. Like with all watches the best thing to do is try it on. I think it wear smaller than the overall dimensions suggest.

@@wheelsandwatchesOh, yeah my wrist is 51mm wide. This is too big for me. it sure is perfect for your wrist

@roubenkhosrovian yeah that would be too small I think. There is always the non chronograph model you could look into.

@@wheelsandwatches I'm saving for a flyback chronograph. It appears to me under 12k the only wearable options are new hanhart, new Carl F. bucherer or used Glashütte original. Others are either too thick or too long. Guess I'll go for the hanhart then.

@ it’s a complicated movement needing a lot components. The zenith had over 300 pieces making up the movement. I would go GO personally. Incredible value for money and massively overlooked brand.

Not at all. Up until now cash and personal loan. Idea being when the loan is paid off I own the car and then use that as the deposit for the next car. I don’t use other car finance options as personal loan interest rates are always a fair bit less. It’s a longer way to move up the chain than other car finance options but means I have more of my own money in the cars so less liability should I need to sell them. I try to do mainly my own money and top up with finance. So maybe 60% ish my cash and loan for the rest. I would like to get to a point where I don’t finance at all but we will see.

@ thanks for sharing! I’m looking at buying a 981 in the coming few weeks so was curious. I just found your channel and really like the detailed content, keep it up, I’m subbed 👍

@Nick-jk4lr ah cool! That’s exciting. I hope you find it helpful. Enjoy the hunt. Happy to answer any questions you might have.

After the initial honeymoon period with the explorer 2 I did put the zenith back on all last week 👍. I need to get back into a rotation but yes I still love this explorer 2.

Agree. It is a superb watch.

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Absolutely on my list at some stage. The recently release flight master looks nice and I live the white dial speedy pro too.

Oh yeah, didn’t even notice that!

Being a brand new movement I was anticipating issues. They were all resolved really well with superb customer service and that’s the important bit for me.

I wouldn’t let the clasp put you off. It’s very well made and very comfortable. You should handle one in person and you will see it’s all good. I just like to cover all aspects in detail on my videos.

That would be good but then it’s just the GMT. I do love it. Early days but I think it’s a keeper.

@wheelsandwatches not *just* a GMT... a lean and mean GMT with steel bezel! : )

Haha. True.

If you change the strap it could be released as a watch today. It is a modern looking and feeling watch head, movement etc

That had a platinum bezel didn’t it? Shame but I understand what you are saying.

Thank you. 😃

lol! I paid £6,750.

Dick lol 😂

Thats like 8,000 good price 👍

Interesting question. I definitely prefer the 5 digit models to anything post that era. I’d love a Kermit that’s for sure. I wouldn’t say I have caught the Rolex bug though. Life is too short and there are too many other brands I want to try.

​@wheelsandwatches I don't know how you can at this point, for me I'm super sick of the company, so much demand instead of meeting it, they want in on the pre-owned market, and don't expect any deals either, if you buy one they are sure to be at market and then some... Seems to be the new trend in high snobbery society, $600 dollar T Shirt with matching $500 hat, hottest look for the year, everyone runs out to buy it until they are sold out and people are fighting over the women's model with a slight red at the brim instead of the yellow which is the whole look that everyone went crazy for in the beginning. Instead of simply manufacturing and selling more hats and T's they end production, leaving this allure off WOW if you were able to get it, and just normal inventory always at the shop...it is rediculous I point to CLOTHING as an example the watches are nice, but I have about had it with them...and the new tactic in sales of high value items...

Sadly I have sold the watch. The steps I follow are below. All you need is grey scotchbrite pad, tape and patience. 1. Tape up the areas of the bracelet you are not brushing. 2. Ensure the links sit proud of the bracelet so ideally not flat. 3. Brush gently and consistently in a straight line applying very little pressure. Consistent straight action is key! It can take 50 or more brushes to get the finish you want and remove marks. Practice on a cheap watch first.

@@wheelsandwatches Cheers, that's very helpful. Would you reccomend NOT doing it to the whole bracelet at once? Just do the scratch ed links? one link at a time?

I would yes unless you have a very steady hand! It is easier to have a straight consistent movement over one link than two or more.

Thanks chap. Have a great Christmas.

It’s a very safe very nice watch. Lacks personality but sometimes that’s ideal. Can’t really go wrong with one. I’d say for smaller collections it’s a nice watch to have.

I can’t answer the question around wear but also wouldn’t leave it running all the time. The power reserve is amazing on this! They test the power reserve with the chronograph running and that is their stated reserve on their site of 60 hours. Without the chronograph running it’s about 72 hours!

It will have been on all watches to a point. I don’t know how you would confirm that without trying the chronograph in your hand before buying. If you for one then there is a fix even if it is inconvenient.

@ Thanks. I tried this watch on over the last weekend at my AD. Tried on a few other pieces like the chronomaster original , chronomaster sport, IWC ceramic chrono 41, jlc Polaris chrono. I liked this zenith pilot big date fly back the most , the way it felt on my wrist and the depth of the dial and Arabic numerals was captivating.

It’s my favourite of all the watches on Jace owned for many reasons. - it’s under the radar. - it’s the most comfortable watch I have owned owing to the strap and lightweight case. - it’s super scratch resistant. - it has the best crown action and crown tactility of any watching have owned. - the movement through the display case back is beautiful. - the chronograph pushers have the nicest feel of any chronograph watch I have ever used. - it wears a lot smaller than the dimensions suggest. - so many nods to it being a pilot watch. - a clean, symmetrical and well thought out dial. I could go on! I love it.

Annoyingly they didn’t say. Just said it’s sorted. That’s odd but as I always say these things happen. They are hand assembled mechanical things. Oh that’s good and yes I had heard it was a swap not a replacement with original parts back. My friend has a Kermit and it is lovely.

No just an iPhone mic so is what it is

Indeed. People assume/think Rolex are bullet proof but all mechanics things can have issues. The warranty was a great thing to have with it.

They will be able to yes. I imagine like you say amplitude will vary as the watch is wound more so will be an indicator. Ultimately I imagine they wind it fully and see how it performs.

Nope it was polished, just very badly!

They are thanks 👍

Thank you and yes zenith resolved the issues and with superb customer service too. Which to be honest I would expect!

@@wheelsandwatches Good news. That was a pretty extensive list, so kudos to Zenith. Between your Zenith & JLC’s Polaris, I’m not sure there’s a more (near) perfect watch out there.

The Polaris is lovely. Especially the latest dual time model. The thing I love most about the zenith is the ceramic case. It still looks brand new. Not a single mark on it. To some that won’t matter but to me it means I wear and enjoy it more. It is also the most comfortable watch I have owned due to its weight and being on a rubber strap.

lol!

@ It is a fake one. And you know that.

@geertvoorwinden8924 if you say so.

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I bought it from a dealer called ‘the Swiss link’. Great family owned business.

James seems to be a reasonable and know his neo vintage Rolex’s. Appears to be happy to do a deal if it means moving a piece on also! His vid with Brendan Boswell was interesting.

@ yes I would deal with them again. I can’t watch Brendon. He is a very jarring personality.

@@wheelsandwatches😂 best to jog on then 🤣

@johnrb9397 ha!

It is grey.

Let me know if they provide and notes. I don’t believe they will though.

The doors reversed but it is not an issue. I asked this before instillation, no idea about clear windows didn’t ask.

Yup, I have no intention of buying new from an AD so that made this a lot smoother in that regard. I love omega, zenith and IWC too. All great brands.

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