That’s right, there would be no self-winding Daytona had it not been for the El Primero and considering the price of a Daytona these days and what you can get from an Zenith Chronomaster El Primero, the decision was an easy one…. The Chronomaster is the contemporary face of the El Primero movement. Lume dots at the hour markers and the hour/minute hands is what we get here so don’t expect torch light brightness but then again this isn’t a dive piece so there is no need for that.īeating at a healthy 36000 VPH, this elegant high beat chronograph is so legendary that Rolex housed the movement in their famous Daytona. Zenith Defy El Primero 21 Chronograph Automatic Blue Skeletal Dial Titanium Mens Watch 95.9002.9004/78.R584. Zenith El Primero Rattrapante Chronograph Mens Watch 512050402601C713. This amazing timepiece features polished and satin brush finish 42mm case. Zenith El Primero Chronomaster Sport Chronograph Automatic Black Dial Mens Watch 03.3100.3600/21.C822. In this historical feature from the WatchTime archives, contributor Thomas Gronenthal takes a look at its development. The dial, a striking silver sunburst that shimmers between white to silver to grey depending on the light and allows the tri-colour subdials to pop. Stunning Zenith El Primero Chronomaster 1969. WatchTime JZenith’s El Primero automatic chronograph caliber unveiled to the world just over 50 years ago, in 1969 is regarded as one of the world’s best and most accurate movements. The symmetry of the 42mm dial allows perfect placement of the sub-dials and also the date window at 6pm (the 38mm has it between 4-5pm) and this, in turn, lets the dial breathe somewhat better and eliminates any cramping. The 42mm wears slightly larger due to it not having a bezel but for larger wrists it is perfect. It’s no revelation among the watch community this chunky wrist can adapt to many dial sizes and while the 38mm wore well on my wrist, I was easily captivated more by the 42mm which is what I put the cash down for.
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