There is a ton of information on the Web about Zenith’s 2016 release of the CP-2 reissue, so I will let your fingers do the walking if you want more background information about it. I found Hodinkee’s original review from October 2016 to be quite interesting. What you won’t find, however, is long term ownership experiences, so I hope to correct that here.
On the Wrist.
Although 43 mm sounds huge, the relatively short lugs and low height of the watch make for a very wearable timepiece. The Heuer 1550SG exhibits this same magic, by the way, so don’t let the dimensions scare you off if you are interested in pursuing either of these amazing watches. The 22 mm strap bars on the CP-2 (removable spring-loaded jobbies, of course) are located far enough along the lugs to give ample clearance between your strap and the apex of the case. The day my CP-2 arrived back home with me, I made a 22/18 Arts & Crafts strap in Horween’s rare Bourbon color for it. I mean, given our upcoming travel plans, what choice did I have?
