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Solid!
Nilo, thanks for the report. The Rainbow still looks stunning till now... as well as the functioning of the El Primero.
I agree with you, it is "sturdy and tolerates all day-to-day abuse", and still keeping accurate time.
You surely likely black dials 
Oh! Wonderful pics too!
Kong
Zenith Chronomaster - A brief review
I have a long relationship with Zenith El Primero chronographs. Back in 2005, a friend introduced me to the Zenith brand. After this introduction, I did some homework and it was easy to be converted on a fan of the El Primero. Many articles had been writt...
Thanks a lot Nilo for this superb article!
Your post is a true tribute to the Chronomaster, an iconic watch! The pictures are great too. Congrats! Fx
That this latest Zenith is your one . . .
. . . dress watch, while mine is my one sports watch, pretty much says it all: the El Primero is truly a watch for all seasons. This full calendar version with moon phase is one of the most harmonious complicated designs ever, in my humble opinion. As for...
I may be biased ...
To consider watches with a size less than 40mm as "dress watches". I will try a more sports strap on it and we will see. Warm thanks for the masthead. I'm honored. Cheers, Nilo
Superb writing, Nilo...
.. I have been thinking of EP these days myself.... Makes me think even more about it! Very well done. Thanks for sharing! Ken
Zenith makes fine watches ...
Ken Thank you for your nice words. I have a love/hate relationship with this brand. They have a killer movement but they also do some weird moves (like open dials, giant watches etc.). Of course, I do believe that everyone must have one. Cheers, Nilo
Solid!
Nilo, thanks for the report. The Rainbow still looks stunning till now... as well as the functioning of the El Primero. I agree with you, it is "sturdy and tolerates all day-to-day abuse", and still keeping accurate time. You surely likely black dials :-)...
Thank you Kong
You hit my sweet spot, that are black dials. As a matter of fact, I own a single white one, a white dialed Speedmaster that get little wrist time. Cheers Nilo
Your pictures of the white one ...
That started my love with the Chronomaster. Thank you, Nilo
LOL ....Anyone has Mr Dufour his email adress ? I want my commission :-))))
Thanks for the compliment
Very nice review Nilo...
After reading your review, I have a newfound appreciation for my silver dial chronomaster . Bruno did a very good review as well sometime back and mine is like his. Fast beat but deadly accurate, but like you have pointed out the winding is a bit stiff. E...
The white version is cool
About the stiffness of the manual winding, it's a characteristic of the movement. Since the rotor wind is so efficient, the manual winding seems to not be necessary. Cheers, Nilo
"Brief"...?!
Excellent review, my friend! :) Bookmarked for future reference! Best Blomman
Brief because I have lots of material about El Primeiros
This movement, now on its forties, is one of the best documented that I know. Cheers, Nilo
Never too late ....
The least I can say is that I don't come often on the Zenith forum but I couldn't miss this Thread! I have the first one in normal version (non flyback) and it always served me well. Thanks Nilo for this large overview of Zenith Chronos. Cheers, Mark ...
Lol, some would say they don't like sub-dials cutting each other though :p
The picture was taken long time ago and the car is not mine anymore but it fulfilled me with emotions for many years! Cheers Nicolas, Mark
This one ...
In white was in my hands last week but ... It was overd polished and the crown was not locking. "Crying", I let it pass. Zenith is the most hidden secret of this hobby. The hunt continues. Cheers, Nilo