It has been 4 months ish since buying my zenith so it felt like it was about time to make an update video. Link to my in depth review: • Zenith pilot big date ...
Thanks for the video....I was actually in the boutique today. I am actually impressed that this thing is not as big as I thought it would be. I only have 6 3/4 wrist. The lug width seem normal at 20...but somehow when I wore the strap it just feel tiny strap in term of width. Anyway very cool watch...really thinking about pulling the trigger.
Black watches wear smaller than dimensions suggest. Also, 2mm of the thickness is the crystal so it wears thinner than you would think too. Add all of this to a 20mm lug width and it’s very wearable. It’s always important to try before you buy.
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.
@@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.
Other than both being ceramic and flyback chronographs they are very different aesthetics. Not sure I can help. My advice is always to try both on. You will know instantly which you prefer.
I can only agree with that. It’s all personal preference but for me the Hublot is a bit of a jarring design. The Zenith is more classic and I agree will likely stand the test of time better.
@@wheelsandwatches thank you. For reference my modest collection is made up of grand seiko sgbw301, cartier Santos medium and rolex rootbeer 126711CHNR. Looking for a sports piece to round out the collection
@@rajmehta6210 nice varied collection. I would class the Cartier and gmt as sports watches personally. A black ceramic watch will certainly add some nice variety. New complication too.
Two lovely watches to choose between. It all depends what you want. Do you have a preference for one brand or the other? For me the IWC is too monotone. I like the contrast of the black and white of the zenith. I also think the zenith has a technically better and more interesting movement. Finally, I like the quick change strap on the zenith. I’m surprised this IWC doesn’t have this. For me it’s the zenith but as always I would say try both on before making up your mind.
@@wheelsandwatches I have no brand preference but I'm drawn to the unique properties of Ceratanium. But I love the dial detail and applique indices and lume on the Zenith. Does Ceramic really have a risk of cracking easily like people say?
@martycalifornia1414 definitely try them both on chap. No, if the watch is made properly and there are no thin elements to it, it will be fine. If you bang a watch hard enough to crack ceramic then you would also ruin a steel case watch. The key is having it insured. Mine is covered on my home contents insurance in and away from the home. All my watches are.
Wowzers your call out of those devastating clasp errors is all but disqualifying. Such ridiculous complexity in its design is a real outrage. Am I the only one infuriated?😡
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.
Thanks for the review. Good looking watch.
Thanks for the video....I was actually in the boutique today. I am actually impressed that this thing is not as big as I thought it would be. I only have 6 3/4 wrist. The lug width seem normal at 20...but somehow when I wore the strap it just feel tiny strap in term of width. Anyway very cool watch...really thinking about pulling the trigger.
Black watches wear smaller than dimensions suggest. Also, 2mm of the thickness is the crystal so it wears thinner than you would think too. Add all of this to a 20mm lug width and it’s very wearable. It’s always important to try before you buy.
thank you for the vid . very simple ; frank as pal to pal talk .
Thanks for the review mate. Whats your wrist width? i was reading a review of this watch on Fratello and it seemed long.
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.
Can't decide between this and the hublot unico 42m black magic. Appreciate any views . Thank you
Other than both being ceramic and flyback chronographs they are very different aesthetics. Not sure I can help. My advice is always to try both on. You will know instantly which you prefer.
My heart says the hublot but my brain says the aesthetic may become dated in say 5 yrs. The zenith is more timeless.
I can only agree with that. It’s all personal preference but for me the Hublot is a bit of a jarring design. The Zenith is more classic and I agree will likely stand the test of time better.
@@wheelsandwatches thank you. For reference my modest collection is made up of grand seiko sgbw301, cartier Santos medium and rolex rootbeer 126711CHNR. Looking for a sports piece to round out the collection
@@rajmehta6210 nice varied collection. I would class the Cartier and gmt as sports watches personally. A black ceramic watch will certainly add some nice variety. New complication too.
Thank you for this update. I'm deciding between this watch and the IWC 41 Top Gun Ceratanium (IW388106). Any advice?
Two lovely watches to choose between. It all depends what you want. Do you have a preference for one brand or the other? For me the IWC is too monotone. I like the contrast of the black and white of the zenith. I also think the zenith has a technically better and more interesting movement. Finally, I like the quick change strap on the zenith. I’m surprised this IWC doesn’t have this. For me it’s the zenith but as always I would say try both on before making up your mind.
@@wheelsandwatches I have no brand preference but I'm drawn to the unique properties of Ceratanium. But I love the dial detail and applique indices and lume on the Zenith. Does Ceramic really have a risk of cracking easily like people say?
@martycalifornia1414 definitely try them both on chap.
No, if the watch is made properly and there are no thin elements to it, it will be fine. If you bang a watch hard enough to crack ceramic then you would also ruin a steel case watch. The key is having it insured. Mine is covered on my home contents insurance in and away from the home. All my watches are.
I have both. Prefer Zenith. Movement matters.
The crown is not a screw-lock crown right?
Correct. It is not a screw down crown.
Wowzers your call out of those devastating clasp errors is all but disqualifying. Such ridiculous complexity in its design is a real outrage. Am I the only one infuriated?😡
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.
Whats the strap size? Is it quick release?
20mm at the lugs tapering to 16mm. It is quick release, yes.
@@wheelsandwatches Do you have the part number by chance? Thanks for the quick reply and quality content!
@NeoWahNah no problem at all. Hope you find it helpful.
www.zenith-watches.com/en_gb/product/27-00-2016-i001
@@wheelsandwatches Most definitely! Thank you so much!
Does it not bother you that it says "pilot" on the dial in air quotes like a sarcastic statement? "Hey guys, he is a 'pilot' "
It doesn’t bother me but I would rather the quotation marks were not there.