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Bob,
I have nothing against Zenith watches, per se. I was simply pointing out the notion that those you had shown as examples were a little less suitable for daily wear, at least in your line of work. You are correct in thinking that Rolex did use a version of the Zenith El Primero movement in their chronographs for a time, replacing the various Valjoux-based movements they had used for decades. Since 2000, they use a new Rolex movement.
If I were to buy a Zenith, it would probably be one that had the El Primero movement. Something very simple, as close to what a chronograph looked like many years ago. I have to say many of their new styles look hideous to me. The other major movement they make, the Elite, has as one of its characteristics a placement of the seconds sub-dial at the 9:00 position. As I prefer symmetry in my watches, this doesn't ecite me. There are many watches with assymetric features on their dials- many more today than in years past. I tend to think of this as a fad that won't last, and It's unnatractive to my eye anyway.
The Omegas I mentioned are inexpensive enough to buy new, from a dealer that discounts their watches. I think they are within your original budget and, at that price, I wouldn't buy a used one.
Of course, you should do what makes you happy. If it suits your wife, then that's a bonus.
JR
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