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Zenith, Elite Ultra Thin An elegant watch The first glance reassures: the adventurous times of Zero-G in the manner of Star Trek fed with Zenithium seem to be outdated ! At least for this collection... The traditional values are back : a watch, which aim is to give time. Moreover, in an elegant way ! buy luxury watches Since it is related to the old tradition of the ultra thin watches, object of an unrestrained race between the watch making manufactures before the quartz war. The ultra thin being considered at that time as a complication... A construction representative of the Elite movement Let's stare at this new comer : facetted hands, hand worked markers, the Zenith star in relief ! Nice work, following the footsteps of the new collection. And the little second is positioned at 9 o'clock, as on a Lepine caliber. This type of construction for a modern movement is rare and remains typical of the caliber from the Elite manufacture. The legend tells that this positioning should allow subsequent developments (calendars, moon phase...). But in the end, those have been reserved to the other Zenith's flagship caliber, the famous El Primero, the Elite being then very unblessed. With the Elite Ultra Thin 681, Zenith invented the ultra thin of the future, the one that is not so to speak, but keeps the codes as adapting with its environment !
An atypical and endearing formatAudemars Piguet Millenary Diamond Ladies Watch Whatever, it gains thus an atypical and rather endearing format. But why this little second is so close to the central axis,cartier love ring rose gold, and not to the periphery, where the dial rounds in a pleasant way, unveiling painted markers? And watch carefully : in the continuation of the applied marker for the hours, appears a second marker that inserts itself inside of the seconds railroad ! Double markers ? What a rarity ! What is the reason of this ? The answer to both questions can be found behind the watch, behind the transparent sapphire back. The Elite caliber is indeed small compared to the total diameter of the case. The shifting of the second axis being impossible,cartier love bracelet 18k white gold, the dial has been worked according to the caliber's dimensions, in order to give the most pleasant visual aspect. Hence the double markers. But is it really an ultra thin? Then comes the following question : with a 7,60 mm thickness, is it really an ultra thin? Is it still correct to call an automatic caliber an ultra thin, as it is obliged to house a rotor somewhere ? The general proportions let think so.
The mystery and the technical cleverness of Zenith remain there : the generous 40 mm diameter allows displaying slenderness and flattering lines, considering the thickness - while answering the actual male fashion criteria in terms of size. Tag Heuer Link Ladies Watch WJF1419.BA0589 Conclusion With the Elite Ultra Thin 681, Zenith invented the ultra thin of the future, the one that is not so to speak, but keeps the codes as adapting with its environment : the one of the men whose average height grows from decade to decade. A beautiful achievement that marries soberness to elegance...
The + : slenderness and elegance a manufacture caliber The - : the display balance regarding the dial a lost caliber in the casing regarding the back Manufacturer data Brand Zenith Model name Elite Ultra Thin Reference number 03.2010.681 Case material Steel Case diameter (without crown) 40 mm Case diameter (crown included) 42 mm Movement type Automatic Calibre Zenith Elite 681 Omega De Ville Hour Vision Mens Watch Calibre base Zenith Elite 681 Functions Hour Minute Second Crystal Dual-face crystal with anti-reflective coating Power reserve ability 50h Transparent back Yes Lug width 19,87 mm Length from lug to lug 47,91 mm Case thickness 7,60 mm Water resistant 50 m Strap material Alligator Clasp type Pin buckle Clasp material Steel Total weight 30 grammes Retail price France 3,500.00 E Editor's opinion : 64.5/100 Comfort (/15) 14 Movement (/20)more 8 Movement Optimisation / Garnishment (/5) 3 Ease of handling and adjustment (/5) 4 Movement control proceeded by the Manufacture / horological awards (/3) 0 Power reserve ability (/2) 1 Complications (/5) 0 Ulysse Nardin Michelangelo Gigante UTC Dual Time Mens Watch Finishing (/20)more 14 Dial finishing (/6) 5 Case finishing (/6) 4 Quality of garnishment / caseback engraving quality(/2) 1 Crystal quality (/4) 3 Clasp finishing (inner and extern) (/2) 1 Practicality (/20)more 11.5 Diurnal legibility (/5) 5 Night legibility (/4) 0 Water resistant (/3) 0.5 Strap : ease of size adjustment + ease of substitution (/4) 2 Clasp : quality and safety (/4) 4 Bonus (/10)more 4 Limited edition (/3) 0 Watch delivered with several straps (/2) 0 Quality of the watch box (/1) 1 Portability with shirtsleeves buttoned (/2) 2 Goodies included (/1) 0 Understandability of the brochure (/1) 1 Value for money (/15) 13 When to wear it ? Smart and sober : Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Chronograph Mens Watch with a pair of jeans or a suit !
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