Zenith been my recent wear for 2020

Going through my collection and shifted from the Omega and Rolex that take up most of my wrist time, next to the Apple Watch. For past few weeks, I've worn primarily the Zenith Cal 126 vintage that I purchased several years ago in 2015. The size is perfect and the overall form factor and color combination are what I'm preferring in a watch these days. While the Rolex Explorer is still perfect and the Omega Seamaster has a special place, I'm finding this simple Zenith still phenomenal.

Granted...I'm not 100% certain on the provenance of this particular Zenith (might be a replica or a knock-off), but it works and does what I need. In hindsight, while a Hamilton Khaki or Seiko SARB033 would have been great, I wouldn't have known the joy of trying something vintage.

Sub-Second Dial
I think overall, its the 'bauhaus' styling that I first discovered admiring the Nomos Tangente that got me interested in this Zenith. And truthfully, there was another Zenith that I was bidding on back in 2015 that looked almost exactly like a modern Nomos with cream dial and blued hands...

Be happy with what you have
In truth, I think just enjoying what I have is better than coveting things that I'll likely never own. I have somewhat of the pleasure of knowing this as I can wear a Rolex or Omega and not feel the same level of joy as when I once yearned for one. The yearning just goes up the ladder to the next level and the next.

I'm very happy with this simple watch. Black dial, analog, silver case. Minimal styling. Almost like the Rolex and Armani that I enjoy.

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