I had a similar complaint about the clasp as you. I contacted Zenith and they sent two new clasps that are updated to bridge that gap you discussed. I just needed to verify my purchase.
Beautiful watch, I've been dreaming about this for a few months now. They do need to reduce the case thickness to atleast 11mm and add a deployment clasp.
I am neutral on the watch. I think the best aspects are the hands and arabic numerals. I think you can do better price wise with other brands, Sinn comes to mind for a similar or better look.
Nice video and I agree with you that this watch does have serious field watch vibes. The only feature that looks "piloty" are those hands and they are simple swords. Are all sword hands pilot hands? I don't think so. And I also share your view of IWC also, I've got a mechaquartz I've used as a field watch for 20 years. I just wish IWC would re-issue their Dirty Dozen version! All the best.
Thanks for the presentation. For me, I'm just not into the horizontal lines on the dial. And, curious about the use of the word "Pilot". I just acquired a limited edition Longines Pilot Watch and it says "Pilot Watch" on the case back. Now, does the restricted use of "Pilot" only for Zenith apply only to the front of a watch? Or, should it apply anywhere on a watch?
How many pilots today rely on their watches for anything at all? Look at a Navitiner’s busy dial that’s about as distracting as it gets. That’s a legible watch, particularly after the novelty has worn off, asat.
Any idea how the dial is made? For the price point is it a milled process? I think it looks like a face with large features. Handsome...maybe....but not beautiful.
IWCs are far from perfect pilots but they are much better looking in this category. Still find them too expensive for the product they sell, but I will choose them before this Zenith. This Zenith reminds me watches from Victorinox and Hamilton, it looks cool but not enough to pay 7.500$ for it.
A rare 'swing and a miss' by Zenith. Too thick...floating hands', distracting second hand, the dot over I....sort of over thought, over designed in my opinion.