So, I’ve been messing around with this watch, the Zenith Skeleton. Man, it’s quite something. First off, I got my hands on this thing, and let me tell you, it’s not your average watch. It’s got this octagonal steel case, 41mm, which is a pretty decent size, not too big, not too small.
I started digging into what makes this watch tick. Apparently, Zenith, the company that makes it, did a whole bunch of stuff with their Defy lineup a while back. They brought back some old-school designs and mixed them with new stuff. It’s like they’re trying to keep one foot in the past and one in the future, you know?
Then, I got into the guts of this watch. It’s powered by something called the El Primero Caliber 3620 SK. Sounds fancy, right? Well, it kinda is. It’s an automatic movement, which basically means it winds itself as you move around. No batteries needed here. This movement is supposedly a big deal in the watch world. I guess it’s like their special sauce or something.
- Unboxed it: First thing’s first, I got it out of its box. It felt pretty solid and looked impressive right off the bat.
- Wore it around: I strapped it on and wore it for a few days. Just to get a feel for it, see how it sits on the wrist, and how that self-winding thing works in real life.
- Checked out the details: I spent some time just looking at it closely. Noticed the skeleton design, where you can see the inner workings. Pretty cool, but also a bit busy for my taste.
- Looked up some info: I did a bit of Googling to find out more about the specs, the movement, and what other people are saying about it.
Here’s what I did step-by-step:
I found out that there are two models: the regular one, which is cheaper, and the skeleton version, which costs more. I mean, it makes sense, the skeleton one has more going on with it. These things are not cheap, though. We’re talking about thousands of dollars.
I also learned that there’s another movement they use, the El Primero 400B. This one’s also automatic and seems to be pretty reliable, from what I gathered. I guess it’s like their other secret recipe, they’ve got a few of these up their sleeve.
After wearing it and doing my research, I came to a conclusion. This Zenith Skeleton, it’s a nice watch, no doubt. It’s got history, it’s got the tech, and it definitely looks the part. But it’s also a bit pricey, and that skeleton look might not be for everyone. It’s like, you’re paying for the name and the fancy movement as much as anything else. For me, it’s a bit much, but I can see why some folks would be all over it.
So, yeah, that’s my little adventure with the Zenith Skeleton. It was a fun ride, checking it out, learning about it, and seeing what makes it special. It’s definitely a conversation starter, that’s for sure.
