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seems like i'm not the only one
Seems like i'm not the only one who appreciates the el-primero calibre.
Awesome shots guys!
it's el-primero time !
My neat little Zenith Chronomaster T, which proved to be such a joy to wear. Industrious little workhorse silently whizzing away. I like putting this watch to my ear, hearing the lingering tick..tick..tick..tick, a barely audible but iconic beat rate.Oh w...
"Rainbow" flyback...
...on tritium. This one came in for the watchbox, but on a bracelet that was w-a-a-a-y too small (with no extra links), so it was promptly commandeered by pplater Jr #5. You will have guessed, however, that the wrinkly wrist in shot is not hers! Cheers, p...
Square El P...
...with lugs that pivot (I can never think of the correct name for them):...
still wanna see Dr Strong and the commisioned piece
Beautiful pictures, guys. By the way, would like to hear your thoughts about the defy line. I particularly like the defy classic line.
Don't you regret having sold it, Jeff?
When I see these beautiful pics you took, I wonder... You would have began a fantastic thematic collection... Best. Nicolas
Great shots Dr Strong...
...any idea how many of the Daytonas (or 'pre-Daytonas') were fitted with the El Primero before Rolex went in-house? Cheers, pplater.
Thanks
I don't have any production number or estimation to provide, but certainly several 10,000's. Cheers Jeff
I've read on another forum
that around 105000 primero caliber have been provided to Rolex from 1987 to 2002. It seems that around 2000 of these where still at 36000. The caliber were fully produced by Zenith base on a scope of work written jointly by Zenith and Rolex. Rolex was in ...
A really impressive watch Jeff
with an "heart" really good inside. A great and marvellous combo, indeed. Nice pics too. Best. Emilio.
I have been known to wear an El Primero....
Please allow me to add some random photos from my collection... My Wife's "Open Heart" El Primero... Thanks for looking, Best Regards, Rob...
What's a thread without a Panerai? :)
Here's the PAM52 with the Zenith El Primero movement Cheers, Anthony...