The high frequency caliber, oscillating at 36,000 vph, necessitated special lubricants to prevent undue wear of the escapement. The architecture of the movement accorded a perfect tri-compax dial layout.
It was a fully integrated movement, self-winding, equipped with a date and tachometric scale. It was beautiful back in 1969 when it was launched and has captured admiring glances ever since.įor those readers unfamiliar with the El Primero, it took seven years to bring to fruition. While some brands may dispute this, one attribute, which cannot be argued, is the aesthetic appeal of this caliber. The El Primero is said to be the first self-winding chronograph, hence the name. The El Primero 410 may be one of the latest models from the Swiss watch manufacture based in Le Local, but contained within its handsome case is a familiar friend to watch lovers, the El Primero movement. There is often something new to catch my eye but, whilst the designs may be current, the clothes proffer reassuring familiarity. Whenever I seek new clothing, I frequent the Gant store on Regent Street, London. I know the clothes fit me, are invariably to my taste and deliver excellent quality.
This new Zenith El Primero has a similar quality to a brand of clothing I often select, Gant. Foolishly, in a moment of madness, I sold my cherished Zenith a few years ago, an action I have since come to regret.
Like many admirers of chronographs, I have owned a Zenith timepiece containing the legendary movement that oscillates at 5 Hz. This particular model includes a full calendar and moon-phase indication.Īs I held the new Zenith El Primero 410 in my hands, it felt reassuringly familiar. The watch contains the legendary self-winding El Primero fully integrated chronograph movement. Angus Davies, on his Escapement watch blog, reviews the limited edition Zenith El Primero 410.
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