Two Chronographs

[LouS]

Zenith ref A 277

Movado ref 206-704-501

 

[CdnWatchDoc]

Nice "twins" Lou!! What year to these date to?

 

[Gavin]

Just pure

 

[dsio]

Very nice as always Lou

 

[LouS]

CdnWatchDoc

Nice "twins" Lou!! What year to these date to?

1969. Zenith and Movado were joined under the same holding company in that year and began to share some movements - the 146 HP that powers both is a Zenith engine. This pair represents one of the first instances of a "twin" model issue. The Movado version continues some design cues from a diver model that it had already produced, whereas the Zenith was the house's first effort at a diver-style chronograph.

 

[andy_s]

Two of the finest sports chronographs, in many details, superb Lou.

 

[Interstatetime]

Porno featuring fraternal twins is rare and a real treat Lou. Thanks for the great photos.

JohnC

 

[cell1010]

These are very cool watches. I kind of like the similarities between them and manual wind Autavias, which I really love. But on the other hand they have a totally unique design. I like the Zenith a little more. It is more reduced and the simpler layout of the dial is very nice.

Do we (you) know something about the production numbers of these references? I saw the Movado with lots of different hand sets. Are they all genuine or later replacements?

Manuel

BTW: Lous, your El Primero guide is such a nice reference text. I ever look at it when I think about buying a Zenith EP. Thanks!

 

[cristos71]

Very lovely chronographs, a superb example of unidentical twins!

 

[Privateday7]

Lovely twins Lou......another spectatular Zeniths showcase.
While I know for sure Zenith brand worth a lot more than Movado, in this case I prefer the Movado dial styling better.

 

[LouS]

cell1010

These are very cool watches. I kind of like the similarities between them and manual wind Autavias, which I really love. But on the other hand they have a totally unique design. I like the Zenith a little more. It is more reduced and the simpler layout of the dial is very nice.

Do we (you) know something about the production numbers of these references? I saw the Movado with lots of different hand sets. Are they all genuine or later replacements?

Manuel

BTW: Lous, your El Primero guide is such a nice reference text. I ever look at it when I think about buying a Zenith EP. Thanks!

thanks for the kind words - I've really got to post an updated guide on this forum one of these days.

Regarding the Movado handset, I can only go by the catalog pic which suggests that this handset at least is correct:



It doesn't rule out other equally correct versions, of course.

As for production numbers, no idea. Anyone?

Privateday7

Lovely twins Lou......another spectatular Zeniths showcase.
While I know for sure Zenith brand worth a lot more than Movado, in this case I prefer the Movado dial styling better.

Some days I prefer the Zenith, others the Movado. The Zenith is direct, perhaps a little brutish, very much the unadorned toolwatch. The Movado gives a more delicate, more finished impression. It depends on my mood.

 

[Dogmann]

Hi LouS

Those really are stunning examples of my two favourite Zenith and Movado watches would love to own one of those some time in the not to distant future.

Marc

 

[spinfree]

LOVE that A277 Lou! What a great shot of a great watch. I'd love to find one just like it.

 

[papaebetu]

Great twins Lou !
I have only the Zenith and however I love more the automatic caliber....

GIGI

 

[ricardorio]

Thanks for sharing knowledge. Beatifull pieces.

 

[marturx]

What is not to like with these fine chronos??

Wonderful both of them

 

[calalum]

Great pair. Thanks for sharing and enjoy them. I would.

 

[ston&]

This is very very very nice!!!!
congratulations

 

[ston&]

The bezel is original?

 

[jfwoodman]

Beauties, Lou. Definitely on the wish list. Thanks for sharing.