That’s a nosebleed-inducing number for the average watch lover but barely qualifies as entry-level in the world of expensive watches. The Zenith Chronomaster Original Limited Edition for Hodinkee is available in a limited run of 300 pieces and goes for $9,500. For over a decade, the Rolex Daytona was powered by Zenith’s El Primero movement, before switching to its own movement. Zenith makes its movements in-house, and it makes movements for other brands, too.
The El Primero was one of the first automatic chronograph movements in the world. As most enthusiasts know, it’s also the watch that tells Zenith’s story of the El Primero movement.
Zenith’s movements are one of the most legendary aspects of the brand. It’s pure beauty The Zenith El Primero A386 And there is more to the story than just the watch’s cool looks. This historically-inspired chronograph retains the same design elements and proportions of its predecessor while delivering a new era of performance. The transparent case back allows you to appreciate the refined movement. Features CHRONOMASTER Original The long-awaited successor to the A386 from 1969, one of the earliest El Primero equipped chronographs in steel, has arrived in the form of the CHRONOMASTER Original. The El Primero came on to the scene about a century later, and was the first automatic chronograph.Īs for the movement, the watch uses Zenith’s El Primero Automatic Caliber 3600, which has been subtly refined since the early days of the El Primero to make for a watch that’s smoother and more reliable. Though Zenith isn’t among the most well-known Swiss watchmakers among casual watch fans, it’s a widely respected brand with a long pedigree that stretches back to 1865.
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