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Zenith Elite Captain
by Kyle Stults on August 09, 2010
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Like the Zenith Elite Ultra Thin 681 that I showed you back in March, these new Zenith “Captain” watches are the latest offering in Zenith’s Elite collection.   As you can see the watches are, well, plain.  The $3,000-$4,000 price tag is not out of line for a watch with an in-house movement (as is the case here), but I’m just not feeling the love for this watch at such a price.  Perhaps there is a subtle sophistication that I am missing.  Or not.  Feel free to weigh-in with a comment.

Zenith Elite Captain Central Seconds

40mm case (stainless steel or rose gold), sapphire display back, water resistance 50 meters, automatic Zenith caliber Elite 670.

03.2020.670/01.c498

03.2020.670/21.m2020

If I were going to buy a Zenith, I’d much prefer something like the Zenith El-Primero Striking 1/10 Chronograph. Granted, the Striking 1/10 is at least 2x-3x the price of the Elite Captain, but I find it many times more interesting than the watch shown here.

  • Frayed Knot

    I’m with you on this one – the Elite Captain is quite plain. Zenith makes some interesting looking watches, but this sure isn’t one of them.

  • Randy

    If you want a simple, “plain” retro watch that is reasonably priced, check outthe Tissot Visodate 1957 about $550 and features an ETA 2836 movemen. Check out an interesting review at http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/2010/3/3/announcing-the-tissot-visodate-1957-a-vintage-inspired-stunn.html

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