Zenith El Primero Chronograph Rare Vintage Automatic Collectors Watch 40mm

  
Zenith El Primero Chronograph Rare Vintage Automatic Watch 40mm including the crown. In the early 1980s a request from Rolex. The revival of mechanical watches led to the development of the new Rolex Daytona, and the brand turned to Zenith for its El Primero movement.

Rolex placed a large order for El Primero movements, which got the brand back in business. As a result, Zenith also started producing their own El Primero-powered models by the late 1980s. The Entry Point - This Zenith Clipper El Primero Chronograph ref.

Zenith's version of the Cosmograph one that totally fits the aesthetic of the 1980s Chronograph hype with its bi-color case. The Zenith Clipper El Primero ref. 19.0120.400 has all the hallmarks of an extravagant eighties design. The watch features a deep micron gold plated case with a stainless steel bezel. As you can see, the bezel actually gives the watch a lot of its character.

While it definitely is a exquisite element, the overall aesthetic fits the iconic 1980s/90's chronographs that made it big at the time. This watch was first introduced in 1988.

This introduction model featured a black lacquered dial with silvered sub-dials and white baton-style hands. Inside the watch, Zenith used the new El Primero Caliber 400. It is the evolution of the old El Primero 3019 that was produced until 1975 when Zenith watchmaker Charles Vermot decided to hide all the important documentation and tools and machinery when production of the El Primero movements was halted by management. The new version of the movement operates at 36,000vph, features 30 jewels.

Flying under the radar the Zenith Clipper El Primero is a watch that is undervalued, understated and a sleeper in my opinion resulting in not a lot of information on the model line out there. This is an opportunity to add an affordable El Primero chronograph to your collection, this might be the perfect option. This watch has been tested for 1 week and is in excellent working order along with the stop watch and chronograph's. Keeping accurate time and date.

Original Dial: Signed Zenith Automatic In excellent condition for age. Original case: The case and bezel as expected have some hairline surface scratches associated with stainless steel commensurate with age and wear. Only noticeable when looking closely or using a X4 loupe. There are no deep scratches or dents that I can see.

Original case back cover outer: Signed Zenith 19.0120.400. The case measures 40mm including the crown.

Has some hairline surface scratches associated with polished metals commensurate with age and wear. Original case back cover inner: Signed Zenith Swiss.

In excellent condition with rubber seal intact. Original Movement: Signed Zenith Swiss Made 31 Jewels 400, in excellent working order and keeping accurate time. Chronograph feature is functioning as it should. Original Crystal/Glass: Has some fine surface scratches which have been caught on camera but not noticeable to the naked eye unless using a X4 loupe.

Original Crown: Signed Zenith and in excellent working order. Strap/Buckle: Aftermarket Unauthentic Well used worn good quality leather strap and Steel buckle in good functioning order. Zenith Presentation Case: Presentation case outer carton has marks and creases all over nothing major. Presentation inner wooden box is in excellent condition the leather inserts are immaculate too.

The right side hinge has unfortunately broken but a new set of hinges have been sourced in gold as black gloss wasn't available. Please note presentation case appears to be a later edition and not original to the watch. Please observe pics carefully as they form part of the description. This item is in the category "Jewellery & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Watches\Wristwatches".

The seller is "oldwatchcompany" and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Strap Material: Leather
• Closure: Buckle
• Max Wrist Size: 21.1-22 cm
• Strap Colour: Black
• Number of Jewels: 31 Jewels
• Indices: Baton Indexes
• Dial Colour: Black
• Year Manufactured: 1980-1989
• Customised: No
• Strap Width: 18 mm
• Band/Strap: Two-Piece Strap
• Vintage: Yes
• Case Thickness: 8 mm
• Department: Men, Unisex Adult
• Case Colour: Silver, Gold
• Caseback: Snap
• Bezel Type: Fixed
• Lug Width: 18 mm
• Watch Shape: Oval
• Style: Sport
• Features: Chronograph
• Case Size: 37 mm
• Case Material: Stainless Steel
• Bezel Colour: Gold, Silver
• Handmade: Yes
• Movement: Mechanical (Automatic)
• Seller Warranty: No
• With Papers: No
• Reference Number: 19.0120.400
• With Service Records: No
• Brand: Zenith
• Type: Wristwatch
• Model: Zenith El Primero
• With Original Box/Packaging: No
• Case Finish: Polished
• With Manual/Booklet: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
• Display: Analogue