Zenton Bronze

W. C. Bartlett · Post by **W. C. Bartlett** » Tue Jun 21, 2011 4:07 pm

Even since I saw Vic's Helson bronze, I have had this thirst for one. However, the more I looked at the Helson and the Zenton, I am attracted to the more conservatively designed Zenton.

Sellers pic.

Post by **CGSshorty** » Tue Jun 21, 2011 4:10 pm

Nice one Bill. What is the size of that one?

giosdad · Post by **giosdad** » Tue Jun 21, 2011 4:24 pm

I loved the look of the bronze on Vic's at Banters grand opening. I agree the Zenton has nice classic shape and look to it.

Hmm.... Wasn't there a thread on this one when Lex announced it?

Oh never mind

caesarmascetti · Post by **caesarmascetti** » Tue Jun 21, 2011 4:30 pm

I love this watch the basic starkness of it. The only change I would make is to order the version with the all white hands (no black surrounds) and top grade 2824. Stay tuned :-) Like this one:

I guess great minds think alike

caesarmascetti · Post by **caesarmascetti** » Tue Jun 21, 2011 4:31 pm

CGSshorty wrote:Nice one Bill. What is the size of that one?

42mm diameter 52mm lug to lug

Post by **matt.wu** » Tue Jun 21, 2011 4:32 pm

I'm starting to really get tired of diagonal date windows... I'm not sure why. I went through a phase of dislike, then I liked it, and now I'm really not digging it.

Otherwise, I'm digging this one. Cool, simple watch. The very basic design of the case and dial allows you to focus on enjoying the case material, I think.

Nice pickup, Bill.

Post by **CGSshorty** » Tue Jun 21, 2011 4:38 pm

matt.wu wrote:I'm starting to really get tired of diagonal date windows...

It would have looked much nicer without a date window.

W. C. Bartlett · Post by **W. C. Bartlett** » Tue Jun 21, 2011 4:42 pm

CGSshorty wrote:Nice one Bill. What is the size of that one?

Specs:

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Bezel diameter 42mm / Lug to lug 52mm /
Band 22mm / Height 15.5mm incl domed crystal
500m water resistant
double domed sapphire glass with inside ar coating
MOVEMENT: eta 2824-2 incabloc 5 positions adjusted
strong superluminova on dial, hands
Strap. 22mm natural rubber and a 22mm nylon nato strap
Case: Bronze UNI 5275 - crown, caseback and buckle stainless steel 316L

Bronze is an alloy of copper and very resistant to the corrosive action of sea water
It has a high structural strength
Bronze develops its own patina which is a result of its reaction to air, humidity, heat and wear
This does not alter the material but is a sign of its ageing
Please consider it will not stay as golden as you see on the pictures, it will getting darker with time

W. C. Bartlett · Post by **W. C. Bartlett** » Tue Jun 21, 2011 4:45 pm

I got the watch from a guy in Sweeden for under a $1,000.

I like the simplicity of thee watch and I dislike the fact that the buckle is SS, looking for a bronze buckle.

Post by **CGSshorty** » Tue Jun 21, 2011 4:57 pm

W. C. Bartlett wrote:I got the watch from a guy in Sweeden for under a $1,000.

I like the simplicity of thee watch and I dislike the fact that the buckle is SS, looking for a bronze buckle.

Simona sells bronze buckles.

Post by **Pasquale** » Tue Jun 21, 2011 6:28 pm

I also like the look.. Reminds me of a G&W.. However the name Zenton throws me off..

caesarmascetti · Post by **caesarmascetti** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 3:41 am

Pat can read ?

jimyritz · Post by **jimyritz** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 4:48 am

Not bad Bill and for 1K hard to beat but for me Bronze = Anonimo...

W. C. Bartlett · Post by **W. C. Bartlett** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 5:13 am

jimyritz wrote:Not bad Bill and for 1K hard to beat but for me Bronze = Anonimo...

I have several Anonimo's and they are notorious for loss in value so I gave up on them, the San Marco was my last one.

Post by **ezcheese** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 5:44 am

W. C. Bartlett wrote:
jimyritz wrote:Not bad Bill and for 1K hard to beat but for me Bronze = Anonimo...
I have several Anonimo's and they are notorious for loss in value so I gave up on them, the San Marco was my last one.

At least you ended on a high note.

FlyPenFly · Post by **FlyPenFly** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 5:46 am

This bronze case craze reminds me of my old Bathys I had a while ago. Agreed about no date window or at least if you're going to have it, step it up a bit.

jimyritz · Post by **jimyritz** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 5:59 am

W. C. Bartlett wrote:
jimyritz wrote:Not bad Bill and for 1K hard to beat but for me Bronze = Anonimo...
I have several Anonimo's and they are notorious for loss in value so I gave up on them, the San Marco was my last one.

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Definitely agree, Anonimo's can only be bought these days at a deep discount, otherwise you lose your shirt.......All things being equal, the Anonimo bronze case is still my favorite.

What do you think that Zenton is going to fetch after 6 months???

TLex · Post by **TLex** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 6:52 am

Nice score, Bill!

W. C. Bartlett · Post by **W. C. Bartlett** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 6:56 am

TLex wrote:Nice score, Bill!

It retails for 1,222. I got it for $940. How can I lose and they only made 20.

Anonimo go for a premium price and rightfully so, they are very cool watches, just got tired of being hammered on resale and they make many more.

W. C. Bartlett · Post by **W. C. Bartlett** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 6:57 am

TLex wrote:Nice score, Bill!

Thanks Lex.

sharkfin · Post by **sharkfin** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 7:55 am

Cool bronze.

I like it, only 20, cool.

Any wrist shots? That 52mm is a stretch for me.

Bradystraps · Post by **Bradystraps** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 9:35 am

Reminds me of a Sinn. If only the date were at 6 o'clock.

W. C. Bartlett · Post by **W. C. Bartlett** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 12:32 pm

Here is a pic of the watch it reminds me of although I would gladly have the Germano & Walter.

Germano & Walter

Post by **Pasquale** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 2:00 pm

didnt i say that??

W. C. Bartlett · Post by **W. C. Bartlett** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 2:54 pm

patstarrx wrote:didnt i say that??

This is a new watch from G&W. The last watch they designed came out in 2005 and it was all SS.

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