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Artin69er · 18 May 2011, 05:20 PM

Zenith El Primero Defy rainbow flyback Vs Rolex GMT II 116710?

Fiery · 18 May 2011, 06:57 PM

The Zenith has too much colours and way too busy dial for me, so I'd pick the GMT IIC.

When it comes to Zenith, I'd much rather buy something like the El Primero Stratos Flyback, or the El Primero Foudroyante 1/10th Chrono.

RRGHOST1 · 18 May 2011, 06:58 PM

Nothing wrong with the Zenith, but would pick the GMT.

roger0770 · 18 May 2011, 07:00 PM

2c for me

dddrees · 18 May 2011, 07:21 PM

I wouldn't mind getting a Zeneth one day, however I do have a Rolex GMTIIC already.

This is a Rolex forum, I'll bet you most people here recomend that you get the Rolex.

witch watch · 18 May 2011, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dddrees

This is a Rolex forum, I'll bet you most people here recomend that you get the Rolex.

True in my case but i'm recommending the Rolex simply because imo the Zenith's dial and bezel has to much going on for my tastes.

warrior · 18 May 2011, 08:57 PM

You sure you want the Defy? I'd take the Striking 10th any day over the Defy. A ton classier.

If not, then the Rolex....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XePLzM-fJtk

HL65 · 18 May 2011, 08:59 PM

GMT for me....

Ricco · 18 May 2011, 10:24 PM

Rollies for me.

landroverking · 18 May 2011, 11:11 PM

If you are one that buys and holds piick the one that sings to you. If you are a flipper buy Rolex.

caballero · 19 May 2011, 02:42 AM

get the striking 10th. its a great piece !

Tools · 19 May 2011, 03:06 AM

Zenith makes a good watch.. I think that they're a bit pricey for what they are though.... The Rainbow Fly doesn't do anything for me with it's colorful sub dial and hands.....

With any watch, it's you who puts it on your wrist every day, so that's the one you need to get... not opinions from a Rolex Forum...........

UJU · 19 May 2011, 03:50 AM

The Striking 10th is one of the most beautiful pieces out there.
A part from that; the Rolex GMT II.

AJSM · 19 May 2011, 03:57 AM

I have a Concord with a El Primero,the coolest thing is it has a 36,000 BPH. It just sounds cool! Rolex is 28,800 BPH
The resale on the Rolex is going to be better than the Zenith.
The service on the Zenith will eat your lunch. They are cool though!!!

terrenceterrence · 19 May 2011, 07:39 AM

Zenith, a rainbow flyback is a rare beast and does not pop up often. Can always get the IIc at a later time

mrbill2mrbill2 · 19 May 2011, 08:21 AM

Since you already have a Rolex I say add a Zenith to your collection. Everyone should have an El Primero for its history.

Additionally, Zenith service will not "eat your lunch" very comparable to Rolex service costs. The service rates are listed on www.zenith-watches.com

Speed · 19 May 2011, 08:33 AM

So what do YOU think Artie?

Pros / cons of each? Are you buying soon???

Polemic · 19 May 2011, 08:49 AM

Zenith is a great brand IMHO, but Defy is not my cup of tea.

I would choose 116710.

Artin69er · 19 May 2011, 01:23 PM

I'm going with II c, Rolex it will be.

Thank you guys

18 May 2011, 05:20 PM	#1
Artin69er "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Artie Location: US Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 4	Zenith El Primero or Rolex GMT II Zenith El Primero Defy rainbow flyback Vs Rolex GMT II 116710?

18 May 2011, 07:21 PM	#5
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	I wouldn't mind getting a Zeneth one day, however I do have a Rolex GMTIIC already. This is a Rolex forum, I'll bet you most people here recomend that you get the Rolex. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

18 May 2011, 08:59 PM	#8
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,982	GMT for me.... __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

19 May 2011, 03:06 AM	#12
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,488	Zenith makes a good watch.. I think that they're a bit pricey for what they are though.... The Rainbow Fly doesn't do anything for me with it's colorful sub dial and hands..... With any watch, it's you who puts it on your wrist every day, so that's the one you need to get... not opinions from a Rolex Forum........... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

19 May 2011, 08:21 AM	#16
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	Since you already have a Rolex I say add a Zenith to your collection. Everyone should have an El Primero for its history. Additionally, Zenith service will not "eat your lunch" very comparable to Rolex service costs. The service rates are listed on www.zenith-watches.com __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13

18 May 2011, 06:57 PM	#2
Fiery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Europe Watch: Sub-C 116610LN Posts: 2,649	The Zenith has too much colours and way too busy dial for me, so I'd pick the GMT IIC. When it comes to Zenith, I'd much rather buy something like the El Primero Stratos Flyback, or the El Primero Foudroyante 1/10th Chrono.

18 May 2011, 06:58 PM	#3
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,990	Nothing wrong with the Zenith, but would pick the GMT.

18 May 2011, 07:00 PM	#4
roger0770 Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: On Earth Watch: A Few Posts: 1,510	2c for me

18 May 2011, 08:57 PM	#7
warrior "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: massachusetts Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,691	You sure you want the Defy? I'd take the Striking 10th any day over the Defy. A ton classier. If not, then the Rolex.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XePLzM-fJtk

18 May 2011, 10:24 PM	#9
Ricco Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Jakarta Posts: 333	Rollies for me.

18 May 2011, 11:11 PM	#10
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	If you are one that buys and holds piick the one that sings to you. If you are a flipper buy Rolex.

19 May 2011, 02:42 AM	#11
caballero "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Japan / Australia Watch: LV/116520/118238 Posts: 471	get the striking 10th. its a great piece !

19 May 2011, 03:50 AM	#13
UJU "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Norway Watch: 14060M Posts: 274	The Striking 10th is one of the most beautiful pieces out there. A part from that; the Rolex GMT II.

19 May 2011, 03:57 AM	#14
AJSM 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: CA Posts: 616	I have a Concord with a El Primero,the coolest thing is it has a 36,000 BPH. It just sounds cool! Rolex is 28,800 BPH The resale on the Rolex is going to be better than the Zenith. The service on the Zenith will eat your lunch. They are cool though!!!

19 May 2011, 07:39 AM	#15
terrenceterrence "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Terrence Location: singapore Posts: 154	Zenith, a rainbow flyback is a rare beast and does not pop up often. Can always get the IIc at a later time

19 May 2011, 08:33 AM	#17
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	So what do YOU think Artie? Pros / cons of each? Are you buying soon???

19 May 2011, 08:49 AM	#18
Polemic "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Turkey Watch: 116610 LN Posts: 356	Zenith is a great brand IMHO, but Defy is not my cup of tea. I would choose 116710.

19 May 2011, 01:23 PM	#19
Artin69er "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Artie Location: US Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 4	I'm going with II c, Rolex it will be. Thank you guys

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