Woohoo Gary, this Zeno ROCKS !
Have always liked Zeno watches myself, but this
one here is BEYOND cool sir. Congratulations on being able to find it again, and pick it
up like this. There honestly is so much to like about this watch, it's a REAL stunner.
Plus on top of the outstanding looks, you have the whole history of looking around
for it for a few years TOO. So it becomes a little more special just because of that
I would imagaine, and how about the watch coming from Sweden like this ?! That's
another neat part of the story with this watch.
Actually there genuinely seems
to be alot about this watch that makes it so interesting. Everything from your years
of trying to track it down, the stunning looks, along with the rareness of it is pretty
TERRIFIC imho. ..With the overall look of the watch, I am learning something that
is completely new to me with the style of case you are mentioning here Gary. The
CAF or Czech Air Force style is something I'm not sure I have seen much, if at all,
but WOW is it NICE ! Just the different styles that seem to be coming together within
it are excellent. At first glance you think you are seeing a round case, but thene
things get more interesting as you find out it's more than that, MUCH more !
The way the sides bow outward, but then angle in at the top, and bottom is out of
this world. It's kind of like a mix of both, and circle and a square. In any case, it's
REALLY FANTASTIC sir. Also enjoy very much how the case has that flat section at
the top leading to the bezel, and crystal. It, as well as the various angles, along with
edges in the case, make it very very memorable in my opinion. Actually the same
thing can probably be said for that coin edge bezel here also. That style is so nice,
and done in such a refined way here. The thinness of it is perfect also because it
doesn't take anything away from the case or anything. It only adds more charm
to the watch I think. Even the way the dial is designed is flawless. You have that
classic black, backed up by a such a subtle, AND cool marker ring that only brings
more intrique to the table. The different markers, along with their differing sizes is
really outstanding as well, and the way they play off of those unique numbers is
THE BEST ! There is honestly such a great combination of vintage, and modern
themes here. Whether you are looking at the unbelievable case, or this exceptional
dial, it's neat to see how it all comes together. Even the style of the hands, or the
way the sub-dial looks has that vintage feel to it. The "Zeno Watch Basel", along
with that crazy cool plane kick things up as well !
Can't forget the crown either. It
also plays a part in not only looking good, but even looks as if it reflects the coin edge
look of the bezel. Yowza ! Things like that help make a watch even more enjoyable
in my humble opinion. Hey, and let's not forget the case-back, strap, and clasp here !
Each ONE of them with their refinement, detail, and incredible craftsmanship show
why this Zeno is so outstanding. Think all of this, along with the vintage, and modern
themes of this watch make it timeless Gary ! Congratulations once again, and as
always ..Enjoy !
Timeless watch, outstanding pics !
Subject: Zeno Watch Basel 
Fri Mar 25, 2011 5:23 pm
. I looked around and these were not really available any more, and seemed to have been never sold in the US. So I gave up for a while and didn't even put it on my wantlist anymore. A couple weeks ago I found this one for sale in Sweden and had to buy it......Zeno Watch Basel Retro Carre in a CAF (Czech Air Force) style case. Unitas hand wind 6498. 42x53mm case (45mm with crown).
. My Alpina has a similar case and hands, I actually had to lay the two watch pictures side by side to make sure I wanted to own them both. Zeno makes a lot of other similar watches but this Carre is special....... 
