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[Purist]
8540
Simple
The El Primero was used for the entry level chronograph, available in steel and gold. The El Primero is a good movement, but mid-range in terms of finishing and construction. It uses wire springs for instance. This was later replaced by the GP movement but available only in a gold case as DR stopped making steel watches in the early 2000s.
The Lemania was used for top end models, including a skeletonised version.
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hi all i would greatly appreciate comments and views on the daniel roth chronograph utilising the el primero movement---is that standard movement for his chronos? best henry
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Hi, Daniel Roth (the brand) used the El primero calibre for some time but also used the Lemania manual wind calibre also found in the Breguet or Vacheron constantin models, and some automatic Frederic Piguet chronograph calibres. Cheers Dje
A bit more info
The El Primero was the standard for the entry level to mid range chronos for about 10 years. The high end chronos during that time mostly used the Lemania 2310, though some pieces used new old stock Valjoux calibres and others. In the early 2000s, the El ...
thanks for the info,but
this brings up another query.What was the basis for the different movemnts used here---better horologically,more accurate,more elegant? i thoyght the el primero movement was a much sought after and sound movement? appreciate your views henry
Simple
The El Primero was used for the entry level chronograph, available in steel and gold. The El Primero is a good movement, but mid-range in terms of finishing and construction. It uses wire springs for instance. This was later replaced by the GP movement bu...