Why no love for the El Primero Class series?

[yinzerniner]

While everyone loves the 386 El Primero, I've seen nary a mention of the Class series from the 90's, which seems to have gotten Zenith back to some resemblance of design harmony. The black and silver dial three register chronographs in 39mm case sizes really are striking, and even the Elite dress watches are great. Any particular reason why they are almost completely ignored?

 

[oddboy]

Well, there's no pics for one..

 

[yinzerniner]

oddboy

Well, there's no pics for one..

Hah, good point.
How about.....

And

and

Those are some slick and harmonious dials and lugs!

 

[Stewart H]

 

[Veritas99]

Don't forget the Class 4s

 

[Stewart H]

Veritas99

Don't forget the Class 4s

Oh yes.

 

[Nobel Prize]

Well, seeing the pics I'll agree with you. These are great watches...

 

[oddboy]

yinzerniner

Hah, good point.
How about.....

This one is very nice!

..but I'm not buying right now............

 

[styggpyggeno1]

I think mine is "pre-class" but it has the same design. Love it.

 

[yinzerniner]

styggpyggeno1

I think mine is "pre-class" but it has the same design. Love it.

Yes, I've seen this before. Great Dial design, and it has a bit of a dual personality in terms of sizing since the dial appears larger due to the thin-ish bezel, while the small lugs also make it seem smaller.
How's the movement treated you so far since your piece has to be about 15 years old by now?

 

[styggpyggeno1]

It got a service in Japan just before I bought it from a Swedish friend who lives there. Works just fine. At some time in its life the dial got damaged a little (can be seen at the outer scale - some small bubbles in the paint and missing paint) but the movement is just fine.