Owning
a piece of living history is no small thing. With Zenith being one of
the oldest luxury watch houses in operation, there is a special pleasure
in celebrating tradition, innovation, and legacy.
Sporty
elegance is the name of the game with this Zenith El Primero watch that
expertly marries expert technical capabilities with subtle, versatile
stylings.
Let’s
take a look at the handsome silver-toned dial first off. At 9 we have a
continuously running small seconds subdial while at 6 there is a
classically positioned date window.
Look
for chronograph functions that include a center seconds hand as well as
a 30-minute counter at 3 and a 12-hour counter above the date. In
addition there is a handy tachymeter scale upon the outer edge.
You’re in good hands with the self-winding automatic Zenith El Primero 400B
caliber
that beats at 36,000 vph and delivers 50 hours of power. Better still,
you can see the movement in action via the charming exhibition caseback.
The
stainless steel case measures 42 mm in diameter, 12.7 mm in height, and
rests upon a stainless steel bracelet with a folding clasp. Additional
features include a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, water resistance
to 100 m / 10 atm, and push / pull winding crown.
From
its famed El Primero caliber to its sporty stylings, we are pleased to
offer the Zenith El Primero Automatic Chronograph here for your
consideration.
Standout feature(s): Handy tach scale; dependable Zenith El Primero 400B caliber with 50 hours of power; intriguing exhibition caseback.
Details at a glance:
- Model Reference: 03.2040.400/04.M2040
- Case Material: Stainless steel
- Case Dimensions: 42 mm
- Case Height: 12.7 mm
- Movement: Self-winding automatic; 36,000 vph, 50-hour power reserve
Caliber: Zenith El Primero 400B
- Complication(s) / Feature(s): Standard time, small seconds, chronograph, date
- Dial: Silver tone
- Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire
- Winding Crown: Push / pull
- Water-resistance: 100 m / 10 atm
- Band: Stainless steel bracelet
- Clasp: Folding clasp
- Country of Origin: Switzerland
- Retail Value: $9,300
- Condition: Pre-owned in excellent condition; tested for all functionalities, accuracy and water resistance
- Comments: Includes original boxes (inner box has some wear and tear), instructions manual, and papers from 2019