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Zenith Prime, Ref. 01.0010.420 (Cal. 420, manual), 36000vph, 25 jewels, PR 55h, steel, 38x11mm, circa 1995
ZENITH PRIME CAL.420 EL PRIMERO
QUESTION> DOES THIS WATCH COME IS A 33.5MM SIZE>? AND IS THIS THE SAME MOVMT USED IN THE DAYTONA?
THX!! CARL
ZENITH PRIME CAL.420 EL PRIMERO
THIS IS INCORRECT RIGHT???MEASURES: 33,5 MM WITH CROWN , 35.5 MM TOP TO TOP
Zenith Prime - 1990s watch
The photos show a watch that looks exactly like mine. One of the moderators has one as well, and I know this watch has been in the collection at one time of several Purists. Although it is a descendant of the movement in the early Rolex Daytona, it is a handwind, not automatic, as is evident from the movement photo. The movement is a Zenith El Primero variant manufactured from approx 1993 to 2001. 36000 bph. The case size is approximately 38mm. If you are looking at a seller's description that says something else, perhaps they simply don't know how to measure a case.
We who own this watch are very fond of it. For me, as a woman who needs reading glasses, it is a very comfortable size (thinner than most automatic chronos) and easily readable. It is a perfect "dress chrono" for a man.
Hope this helps,
Ginger
Thank you, Ginger, for the detailed response. Andrew D owns the . . .
. . . same model, which he's listed at 38 mm diameter and 11 mm height . . .
. . . cordially, Art
. . . cordially, Art
Late to the party ...
Hi Carl,
I can't add much to what Ginger and Art have said except that the Prime is a very nice iteration of Zenith's hi-beat chronograph. If you are after an elegant and versatile chronograph with a pedigree movement, I think you have found it. The only thing to mention is that my chronograph seconds hand and hands of the subdials are in steel. I haven't seen the painted white iteration before. Here is another photo of mine ...
Zenith Prime, Ref. 01.0010.420 (Cal. 420, manual), 36000vph, 25 jewels, PR 55h, steel, 38x11mm, circa 1995