:
: as we explore the Heritage / DNA of our old
: Heuers, it's interesting to see the
: evolution / mutations that have affected
: some of the other "classic"
: brands.

: These new Xtreme El Primeros have been
: successful, and many enthusiasts must like
: the design . . . but the more I see them,
: the more I appreciate TAG-Heuer's commitment
: to its Heritage / DNA.

Not to be contentious, but has anyone ever actually seen one on someone's wrist?

: If you were collecting the classic Zeniths (146
: movement, circa 1964, and El Primero, circa
: 1969), how would you feel when your brand
: launched these new watches?

: Jeff

Horrified -- chargrined -- irritated

Then again, I just bought a "new" El Primero. A retailer had one dating from 2003 or so, with the original sticker price still on it, and discounted heavily from that sticker as I fortuitously walked in on the last day of the fiscal year.

This was the entry level watch at the time, with a non-guilloche black dial in stainless steel.

Fortunately, Zenith still sells a version of this watch, in a larger case today. My watch is a very manageable 40mm by 13mm.

I support Chuck's idea in the ideas for 150th anniversary thread below -- wouldn't that movement look great in a tri-compax Carrera with a display back in 2010? (You know they produce it in a manual wind . . . .)

When you have watches like this, what are they thinking?

Sam