ZeppelinWatch LZ127 Hindenburg Moon Phase 7036

OK, this is an elegant watch. I was worried that the blue would be a bit overwhelming but it is actually rich and subdued. I've a well-worn pocket watch that I love and it has a lovely moon phase indicator, and I've wanted a wristwatch with that feature for some time. On a recent father's day, the kids (and wife) splurged and got this timepiece. I really adore it. Pros and cons:Pros: (a) Elegant, great looks. (b) True moon phase. (c) Day and date given. (d) Not too bulky, not too small. The watch impresses with its design and craftsmanship, not its bravado and oversized casing. (e) Not cheap, but a very sweet timepiece for the price point.Cons: (a) The raised crystal is great for looks, but I live a fairly active life, and it can get scratched. So far, the dings have buffed out and haven't left a trace, but my guess is this is not a daily-wear watch for a constant gardener, construction worker, or avid rock climber. (b) The watch is not bulky (a big plus to me), and that means the dials are fairly small. They are readable, even for a man who has achieved, let us say, a certain plateau of maturity. Still: a bit small. That brings us to (c) under the cons: lots of folks have complained about how complicated it is to set the watch. Fair notice: it is a beast to set *the first time* but after that, it is not so much more complicated than any other watch. Here is how I understood the instructions and set my watch; you, of course, should read the instructions that come with the watch and follow those as you understand them. These things change. But here is my interpretation of the instructions I received:When your watch arrives, set the time and just ignore everything else at first. Wait until your next full moon OR your next new moon, then follow these steps: 1. Wind the watch until you get to about 15 minutes after midnight. Now, start winding the watch *backwards* (that means turn the crown *clockwise* on my model) until the moon is at full (or new, whichever one you've chosen). This may take a few minutes depending on where your moon phase indicator was when you started, but you only have to do this once. When you are finally at Full Moon or New Moon (whichever matches the coming night), you are ready for the next step. 2. Now wind the watch forward (turn the crown *counterclockwise* on my watch) until it comes to 1 AM. Now, wind it backwards to 10 PM. Now wind it forward to 1 AM... every time you pass midnight, the "day" indicator moves ahead one day. Keep going from 10 PM to 1 AM until you have the correct day indicated. There is no other way to set the day. 3. Now--and this is crucial-- once the day is set, move the hands of the watch until they are at about 6:30 or 7 AM. You must do this to avoid damaging the interior mechanisms. Once your watch is past the 6:30 AM time, simply press the plunger under the crown, at the 4 position. Every time you press it, the "date" will advance one number. Just keep pressing the plunger until you have the correct date. Next: 4. Now, set the time. Make sure you get the AM/PM right. 5. Now, finally, take a small pointer or a toothpick and press the recessed button above the crown (at the 2 position). Push it all the way in and let it come all the way out. The hand that indicates the "week of the year" will advance one number. Do this until the number is correct. Last of all, Press the crown in and you are set. Literally.For the record, you should never (according to my instructions) correct the date or the week between the hours of 11PM and 5:30AM.So, yes, setting the thing is a bear for the first time, but it only takes about 10 or 15 minutes, and it is entirely worth it. The watch is attractive, subtle, and understated. It is one of the less expensive wristwatches I've seen with a true Moon Phase. The time is easy to read and face is well designed. I am delighted with it.

A quality, even though Quartz rather than automatic mechanical or hand wind mechanical watch. The manual it includes doesn't provide all that much information but only just enough for most things (until this month of December, 2020 where the moonphase notes in the manual end). An extremely important note: A video by Long Island Watch on YouTube will inform you how to correct set the moonphase as it is in strong likelihood incorrect upon receipt by you, but it misses 1 thing I will tell you now: When changing the moonphase you need to set the correct week number of the last full moon as well as the date and day. If you have the incorrect week number set then when you turn the crown forward to the date when you're doing so, the moonphase will show incorrectly! So set the week number as well as the Day and Date of the last full moon before turning the crown many times to set it to the day and date you're in when you attempt the change. A far more extreme note: This contains a Swiss made Quartz movement and such movements are often delicate if not set at the correct day and time. For example do not change the day or date between 9PM and 11AM or the gear teeth may or could be destroyed. In addition do not set the week number between 3PM Sunday to 9AM Tuesday or it's function may be irreversibly damaged. I write this to help you and save your watch, not to claim the watch is troublesome or difficult to work to set, it's not - It's just time and day specific when you do so!A note: Perhaps the Graf Zeppelin Hindenburg you receive will have a more refined crown installed. Mine is not. It is full of very sharp edges and spike shaped burrs, so for me to turn the crown means I have to bleed as a result of the crown cutting my fingertips with every turn. It's a German watch so odds are exceptionally high it is only my watch and perhaps no others, but I provide you the warning in case and advice if you feel anything unpleasant in the fingers you're turning the crown with to wear neoprene gloves, cloth finger covers or any of these and other protection you can buy here on Amazon instead of bare fingers when turning the crown.All in all it's a quality watch and worth the low price it requires for purchase.

I loved the look and functionality of my Zeppelin watch. Very disappointed that it died after only 3 years.

Very elegant looking, low profile and good fit. I haven’t had it long enough to comment on accuracy but expect it will be fine since it has a Ronda Swiss movement. It was advertised as having a mineral crystal but it’s actually hesalite which is an hard non-reflective acrylic that will scratch - could be a problem if you are hard on your watches. The leather band is calf skin but thinner than I expected. The blue face is blue as shown but the blue band color is enhanced in many photos - it’s really a midnight or navy blue, black looking until you put it next to a true black band. I actually prefer the darker look but if your prefer more color, it isn’t. A bit pricey in my opinion at north of $250.00 for the hesalite glass and band style but definitely an eye-catcher and I’m confident it will keep good time. I’m 4 happy out of 5.

Love the way they look. Also accurate. Don't have to rewind - bought this piece as a replacement for the mechanical watch bought last year: $3000 mistake.

Es un reloj que ya tenía más de dos años queriendo comprar

It's a nice watch except for the fact that the second hand doesn't tick in the center of the marks like many have mentioned. Also it's not for people with small wrists like myself. My wrist is 6 inches and I needed to punch another hole to get it to fit.

eine schöne sehr edel aussehende Uhr die perfekt ans Handgelenkt passt.Ich habe mir die Zeppelin LZ 129 Hindenburg gekauft weil ich von den Bildern echt beeindruckt war.Als ich dann den Karton aufmachte war ich wirklich begeistert.Die Uhr ist sowohl haptisch als auch optisch ein absolutes Highlight (subjektiv).Das Lederarmband ist anfangs noch ein bisschen steif, was sich allerdings nach einiger Zeit gibt.Das Ziffernblatt zeigt die Mondphase an ( der Grund meines Kaufs) und ist in dem dunkelblau sehr edel anzuschauen.Das einstellen der Mondphase ist eigentlich nicht soooo kompliziert wie es hier teilweise beschrieben wird. Auf der Rückseite der Uhr ist ein QR Code für die Bedienungsanleitung.Die Uhr zeigt zudem noch die Kalenderwochen mit einem Extra Zeiger an, das Irritiert am Anfang ein bisschen ist hinterher kein Problem mehrAlles in allem würde ich diese Uhr jederzeit wieder kaufen .UPDATE :Leider blieb die Uhr diese Woche einfach stehen, woran es jetzt genau liegt kann ich nicht sagen da ich kein Uhrmacher bin , kann sein das es die Batterie ist , keine Ahnung.Ein Lob an den Amazon Kundendienst, Rücksendung wurde umgehend veranlasst , volle Erstattung des Preises ......Kauf ich die Uhr halt nochmal :-)

Les plus : Montre très agréable à porter le bracelet est de qualité , la montre est vraiment très belle et fonctionne correctement , bien emballée également . Très satisfait les moins : la notice pour réglage de la montre et phase de l’une qui n est pas très intuitive et facile a comprendre .

El botón para cambiar el numero de la semana no funcionaba. Ajustar la fase lunar es una pesadilla. Por ese dinero he comprado relojes de mucha mas calidad. No lo recomiendo.