The Zenith El Primero – Revisiting One of The Most Iconic Mo

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The Zenith El Primero – Revisiting One of The Most Iconic Mo

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Icons stand the test of time. Born in 1969, El Primero (the first in Spanish) is still regarded as one of the best and most accurate chronograph movements ever created. Part of a trilogy of automatic chronograph calibres that hit the market in 1969, it is the only one that is still produced to date. As Zenith prepares to celebrate the 50th anniversary of this legendary calibre next year, MONOCHROME takes a look back at its history and design.

https://monochrome-watches.com/the-zeni ... ents-ever/

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IMHO a interesting read.
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One of the classic chronographs, no doubt. Only have the one, a hand wound version, which makes for a superbly thin mechanical chronograph :thumbup:

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