Zenith El Primero Chronograph RG limited 50th

Zenith kicked off 2019 in a superb manner celebrating the 50th anniversary of its iconic chronograph movement, the El Primero. For once, the celebration was more about the importance of the movement than the watches. The El Primero was the first automatic chronograph to be unveiled, back in 1969.
To mark this anniversary, the three unisex models in white, rose or yellow gold are issued in 50-piece limited editions with a 50-year guarantee.

Apart from its precious metal, in fact the 38 mm case and the buckle are in rose gold, this anniversary edition faithfully reproduces the initial characteristics of the 1969 El Primero: a 38 mm diameter case, a domed sapphire crystal, three-coloured counters, a tachymeter scale, as well as the shape of the hands and hour-markers.
The mushroom-type pushers and lugs are also identical to the original, thanks to the “reverse engineering” process adopted. In designing this vintage series, each component of an original El Primero chronograph was digitised so as to ensure accurate reproduction of its properties. The only exceptions are the initially closed caseback that now fully reveals the movement, as well as the updated logo adorning the crown.
Meanwhile, this model’s ‘engine’ is the current version of the El Primero automatic calibre powering the white lacquered dial. Nods to the past continue with a black alligator strap fitted with a buckle made of rose gold as the case.

This chronograph is a true collector's piece, arriving complete, new never worn, and ready to be shown off or kept safe in a safe.
The 50-year warranty describes the confidence Zentih places in its most famous caliber; the packaging set is beautiful and impressive.
Wear, study, hand down an icon of watchmaking.