Great Article on History of Zenith El Primero
Zenith El Primero: A Comprehensive Guide to the Historic Chronograph C
The Zenith El Primero, found today in watches throughout Zenith’s collection, from the Chronomaster to the Defy to the Pilot, is arguably the watch world’s most famous movement — more widely known, in fact, than some of the watch models to whom it has given life during its half-century-plus of existence. The reasons fo
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I am currently experiencing a ramp up in my attraction to the El Primero, and this article has put me over the top. Great watch, great brand, and a very cool history. Enjoy.
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Mike
Lifetime lover of watches, recent addition to the world of watch collecting.
Los Alamitos, CA, USA
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7.25” / 18.42 cm
Totally agree, Zenith is on my short list. The history behind the El Primero is fascinating to read.
History is great. But this movement is IMHO the absolute best chronograph on the market.
I understand completely. Advice I can use. Would love to see how much it weighs.
word of warning - once you start down this rabbit hole there’s no turning back.
Teddy has a lot of good content on Zenith and the El Primero movement. The story behind its creation and protection and eventually return is, IMHO, one of the most inspiring stories in horology.