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Zenith El Primero Chronograph A781 "El Primero" Chronograph - vintage Burgundy Dial

Pre-owned () | Year of production 1985 | No original box | No original papers
€4 717
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Basic Info
Listing code IQAX10
Brand Zenith
Model El Primero Chronograph
Reference number A781
Movement Automatic
Case material Steel
Bracelet material Steel
Year of production 1985 (Approximation)
Condition
Scope of delivery
No original box, no original papers
Gender Men's watch/Unisex
Location Switzerland, Winterthur
Price CHF4 500 (= €4 717) [Negotiable]
Availability Item is in stock

Caliber
Movement Automatic
Caliber/movement 400
Base caliber PHC3019
Power reserve 55 h
Number of jewels 31
Frequency 36000 A/h

Case
Case material Steel
Case diameter 38 x 45 mm
Thickness 16 mm
Bezel material Steel
Crystal Sapphire crystal
Dial Bordeaux
Dial numerals No numerals

Bracelet/strap
Bracelet material Steel
Bracelet color Steel
Clasp Fold clasp
Clasp material Steel

Functions
Chronograph

Other
Central seconds

Description
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This vintage "El Primero" Chronograph - with rare burgundy dial is very nice.
I have had it in my vintage collection for 2 years.

I find the history of the Zenith "El Primero", first issued on January 10, 1969, very exciting.
This watch is the rediscovery and resurrection of the first PHC3019 caliber. In 1985, the "El Primero" was revived and from then on produced under Cal.400.

The movement runs flawlessly and only my iwc comes close to this accuracy. The high beats of 36000 per hour are very impressive to hear and see.
All functions can be set perfectly. I think the tv design from the 70's is cool, as well as the purple color of the dial with the blue second hand.

I am reluctant to part with this watch, but I have another El Primero and at least one "El Primero" belongs in every collection (in my opinion).

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