![]() ![]() ![]() I find again the traditional performances of an El Primero caliber, namely a 5hz frequency and a power reserve of around fifty hours. This makes watches like the incredibly well-preserved 1950s Zenith Automatic that is featured in this week’s episode of Under the Radar the perfect vintage timepieces for collectors who want a beautiful watch from a blue chip manufacturer, all for an attractive price that won’t break the bank. From a mechanical point of view, the Chronomaster Revival 'Shadow' is equipped with the automatic caliber El Primero 4061 which is visible through a see-through caseback. However, Zenith’s history dates all the way back to 1865 in Le Locle, Switzerland and long before the concept of an automatic-winding chronograph had captured the imaginations of the watch industry, Zenith was producing refined and reliable three-handed timepieces that were designed for everyday wear and use.ĭue to the giant shadow cast by the El Primero, other models created by the legendary Swiss manufacturer are frequently overlooked by today’s collectors, and can often be picked up for surprisingly affordable sums – especially when you consider what comparable offerings will cost you from similarly prestigious Swiss brands. Without a doubt, the El Primero is Zenith’s most famous watch of all time, and ever since it first appeared in 1969 and forever set the standard for self-winding chronographs, virtually all other Zenith watches were destined to exist within the El Primero’s colossal shadow. The collection is a limited edition of fifty sets worldwide and confirmed US pricing is 50,000. ![]()
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