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Hello Friends, ZIXEN would like to present our next special project. The all new ZULU UTC Automatic, and ZULU Diver Automatic. The exclusive in-house case design will be ZIXEN first 42mm with unique coin edge design bezel. The current renderings are our final format that are based on research and input from number of contributors, active armed forces personnel as well as our own in-house designers and WUS forum members. The ZULU will have a comfortable foot print at 42MM x 49.5MM and total depth of only 13.00MM. The design philosophy behind ZULU has been purely, form and function for military application, as well as for the weekend worrier. We wanted ZULU to be visible, with premium performance and precision, razor sharp optical quality Sapphire crystal, extreme recoil resistance, down range effective low light visibility; Swiss ETA adjusted and regulated movements for dead on accuracy. Exceptional robust design, durable solid 316 marine grade stainless steel three piece case constructions, steel movement mount. Screw in type crown, 4mm coin edge bezel design for effective grip and ease of operation. Calibrated turning bezel action with 120 clicks, UTC smooth independently time setting capability, water resistant to 30 ATM, or 300 meters/1000 ft. Available in variety of dial/hands combinations with UTC 24 hour or 12 hour time only function. It will be supplied on premium NATO Ballistic nylon strap, or ZIXEN high quality 4MM HD mesh Bracelet. Limited full two year warranty, backed by ZIXEN support and service. Initial production will be 100 units only, for both UTC and time only for 2012. Total production will be limited to only 300 pieces. Please visit WWW.ZIXEN.US for special pricing, and pre-ordering instructions. Estimated delivery time, fall of 2012.

WE PRESENT YOU THE ALL NEW ZIXEN ZULU, ACCURATE, VERSITLE, COMFORTABLE. |>
 
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Joe, the ZULU looks like a very interesting new offering from Zixen. I like the military diver direction you are going with this model. There are a lot of great design elements you have combined within the ZULU, dial, hands and bezel are all working really well together and are visually striking. Also, that is a great looking case back. The case size of this one should really make the guys happy that were asking for a smaller case dimension.

Looking really good. |>
 
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Looks stunning...but I do most of my worrying during the week...is this the watch for me? :-d:-d

Just kidding around of course...this may be my first Zixen! |>

Joe.S said:
Hello Friends, ZIXEN would like to present our next special project. The all new ZULU UTC Automatic, and ZULU Diver Automatic. The exclusive in-house case design will be ZIXEN first 42mm with unique coin edge design bezel. The current renderings are our final format that are based on research and input from number of contributors, active armed forces personnel as well as our own in-house designers and WUS forum members. The ZULU will have a comfortable foot print at 42MM x 49.5MM and total depth of only 13.00MM. The design philosophy behind ZULU has been purely, form and function for military application, as well as for the weekend worrier. We wanted ZULU to be visible, with premium performance and precision, razor sharp optical quality Sapphire crystal, extreme recoil resistance, down range effective low light visibility; Swiss ETA adjusted and regulated movements for dead on accuracy. Exceptional robust design, durable solid 316 marine grade stainless steel three piece case constructions, steel movement mount. Screw in type crown, 4mm coin edge bezel design for effective grip and ease of operation. Calibrated turning bezel action with 120 clicks, UTC smooth independently time setting capability, water resistant to 30 ATM, or 300 meters/1000 ft. Available in variety of dial/hands combinations with UTC 24 hour or 12 hour time only function. It will be supplied on premium NATO Ballistic nylon strap, or ZIXEN high quality 4MM HD mesh Bracelet. Limited full two year warranty, backed by ZIXEN support and service. Initial production will be 100 units only, for both UTC and time only for 2012. Total production will be limited to only 300 pieces. Please visit WWW.ZIXEN.US for special pricing, and pre-ordering instructions. Estimated delivery time, fall of 2012.
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Joe.S said:

WE PRESENT YOU THE ALL NEW ZIXEN ZULU, ACCURATE, VERSITLE, COMFORTABLE. |>

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Hi there, thank you!!! You all played in this design, the dial is matt finish hands are semi gloss, Date wheel for some models will be black with white numbers....:) We are still making some modifications, such as flat Sapphire crystal, or Dome.......the minute hand will be improved with better border balancing.....

J....
 
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Joe.S said:
Hi there, thank you!!! You all played in this design, the dial is matt finish hands are semi gloss, Date wheel for some models will be black with white numbers....:) We are still making some modifications, such as flat Sapphire crystal, or Dome.......the minute hand will be improved with better border balancing.....

J....
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That sounds really good to me Joe ! :-!

I think a light domed sapphire crystal fits perfect.

I am looking forward to the proto type pics.
 
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I really like it and is in a size that I prefer. I wish that the time only divers were offered with the orange hands.

Wayne
 
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I like this - the size impo is spot on at 42mm. I am tired of oversized divers and this may take the place of the Korsbek hydro explorer, which i have been waiting an age for! I particulary like the yellow hands. I have been after a Zixen watch for a while but did not want another 44mm+ chunk on my wrist so this may be the one. Will have to check my bank balance for this one!
 
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Thanks guys, we are exited about this one as well, we will finalize CATIA work and solid work within next two weeks and start tooling for the case, these are unique hands so it will also require new tooling as well. If all goes well we hope within 90 days or so, i will be at the factory to supervise a few things next month, we like to get an idea on the mix for UTC and Diver orders by then, at the moment we are leaning on 50/50 order of UTC and Diver model......|>

Axelay2003 said:
This is something to really consider. 42mm = perfect. 49.5mm L2L = perfect. 13mm case depth = perfect. Hands are unique! Dial options are fantastic. Hoping to see the protos prior to pre-ordering.
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These look awesome Joe! I have been wanting to buy a Zixen diver but your offerings are a tad too big for my puny wrist! 42mm is perfect for my wrist so I am definitely signing up for this!

For the UTC, my concern is that the bezel seems to be too wide (at least in the rendering). Also, its a tad too busy. Perhaps you should remove the markers for the odd number hours like below. Just a suggestion :-! :-! :-! Can't wait!!!

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Joe.S said:
Thanks guys, we are exited about this one as well, we will finalize CATIA work and solid work within next two weeks and start tooling for the case, these are unique hands so it will also require new tooling as well. If all goes well we hope within 90 days or so, i will be at the factory to supervise a few things next month, we like to get an idea on the mix for UTC and Diver orders by then, at the moment we are leaning on 50/50 order of UTC and Diver model......|>
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Joe,
Would there be anyway possible to get the Zulu Diver with the orange hands instead of white.? Thanks.

Wayne
 
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Sorry guys we can not have two different cases for ZULU,some have made comments on removing the crown Guard, here is a front view no crown guard and, with bezel marking with tone down Gray pigment. We need to keep the markings for UTC setting......., we have to finalize the design by next Wed...;-)


Alexi said:
Love it!
Put me on the list for one.
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Axelay2003 said:
This is something to really consider. 42mm = perfect. 49.5mm L2L = perfect. 13mm case depth = perfect. Hands are unique! Dial options are fantastic. Hoping to see the protos prior to pre-ordering.
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Exactly! The dimensions are perfect|> finally.. I see a bit of Korsbek in this one and lots of cool design elements that go well together :-! I'm a big fan of the diver and will be pre-ordering one with black bezel, but i do find the UTC a bit busy personally.
I think the minute markers on the bezel are redundant with those n the dial and make it busy and probably will make it appear a bit smaller.
Though I love the case with crown guards, I'm curious about the one posted without. Was that a prior version or mistake?

Great job overall! I'm in for one.
 
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