Zenith El Primero

No date???? Le Locle / Geneva, 14 April 2026 : When ZENITH introduced the El Primero in 1969, it did more than launch the world's first automatic, integrated high-frequency chronograph. It established a new standard of precision in mechanical watchmaking.

Le Locle / Geneva, 14 April 2026 : The CHRONOMASTER Sport stands at the intersection of legacy and forward momentum. Born from the El Primero, the world's first automatic, integrated high-frequency chronograph calibre, it carries more than five decades of

Zenith chronomaster revival in Arabic yellow dial.

A nice one spotted in Paris some years ago. And a nice piece of Chronological History, too. Best, Nicolas

Is it special enough? A lighter blue for the minute chronograph counter apart, nothing really special, in my opinion. What do you think? Best, Nicolas

“While the El Primero movement appeared in three models – A384, A385 and A386 – other important early adopters of the legendary calibres came on the market, including the rare reference A3818, one of the rarest El Primero references, with about 1,000 exam

Credit: vintagewatchesnyc. One I would love to have, one day! Best, Nicolas

Always thrilling to fall on a time capsule. When they come in such a great condition, these vintage are irresistible. Not mine, alas. Nicolas

This is a fun question. Zenith is a great brand, but it has gone through so many design directions that it doesn’t have a predictable look. Essentially now they have the Chronomaster, which is aping the Daytona, and the Defy which is kind of aping the Roy

There were some nice watches outside the El Primero! Best, Nicolas