ZenithEl Primero Chronomaster

KEY FACTS

• This Chronomaster reference features Zenith’s renowned El Primero chronograph and emblematic multi-coloured sub-registers
• Offered by a private seller, and the original owner, based in the UK
• Set includes the box, warranty, booklet, sleeve, swing tag and a spare strap
• Rated ‘A’ condition by the vendor who reports the watch to be in good working order

FUNCTIONS

• Hours, minutes, running seconds, date, chronograph
• Powered by the Zenith El Primero 4000 movement
• Automatic winding with a 50-hour power reserve
• Tachymeter scale

SUMMARY 

There are very few movements with the historical importance of the El Primero still in production today. This iteration, the El Primero reference 03.2150.400/69.C713, is a faithful tribute to the now legendary original release from 1969. It’s a watch packed with details that combine to create an aesthetic that is both elegant and sporty.

The dial is a radially brushed sunburst silver. The highly polished, multifaceted bevelled hour indices and handset both feature Super-LumiNova. Three recessed, multi-coloured sub-dials located at three, six and nine o’clock, display a 30-minute totaliser, 12-hour totaliser and running seconds respectively. All three subdials are finished with a subtle concentric pattern. A silver tachymeter scale on the inner bezel ring contrasts with the black open minute track, and, bringing a splash of colour, comes the bright red chronograph seconds hand with the Zenith star at its base.

The dimensions are faithful to the 1969 original release; 38mm across and 13mm thick. The movement is nicely decorated, with a skeletonised oscillating weight featuring Geneva striping, as well as a large, black Zenith star motif, blued steel screws and a blued steel column wheel.

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