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I love watches with somewhat magical and stellar qualities, that's why I love this Baby Star Sea Open Elite Precious Diamonds from Zenith. The star theme reminds me of my childhood fantasy of wanting to be near a star, although it is scientifically impossible (or possible?), its fun to think of stars as beautiful twinkling friends we have that hang bring in the sky.This watch from Zenith reflects its fine experience in watch making, competing with the top Swiss watchmakers. The watch's movement is automatic, with a 32mm white gold case, while the bezel is crafted from gleaming pieces of diamonds and stainless steel. It can also resist water pressure under 100 meters of 330 feet.The exuberant watch isn't only pleasing due to its beauty, it is also very trusty in terms of durability and function.

Since their introduction of the ‘Open’ models, at least this seems to be the case, Zenith is adopting a new image of some kind. I loved their Zenith El Primero Rainbow model. Functional watch, cool colors and great movement. A no-nonsense watch. Same thing with their Elite models. I still love the Reserve de Marche model.However, this new image ruins it all. It is not the great chronograph fast-ticker pioneer it once was (to me). The brand is losing credibility because of their new style of image. They seem to sponsor and walk on these Milionair Fairs and other celeb parties & cocktails. Their watches are getting ridicilous with all those ‘open’ works and diamonds everywhere. Is Dubai the only country of their interest? Or are they using the bling-bling hype?Even worse is their advertisement campaign. Who can identify himself with this Zenith advert for example? I can’t. It is ridicilous. Zenith sold its soul. As many other brands ofcourse, but Zenith had a good thing going on.