El Primero Chronomaster 1969

03.2040.4061/69.C496

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El Primero Chronomaster 1969

Brand  : Zenith
Collection  : El Primero
Model  : El Primero Chronomaster 1969
Reference  : 03.2040.4061/69.C496
Complement : Steel - Aligator Bracelet
On sale : 2012

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  • Brand  : Zenith
    Collection  : El Primero
    Model  : El Primero Chronomaster 1969
    Reference  : 03.2040.4061/69.C496
    Complement : Steel - Aligator Bracelet
    On sale : 2012
    List Price : 6 800 €
    Diameter : 42 mm
    Styles : Sporty
    Atypical
    Types : Self-winding
    Calibre : El Primero 4061
    Calibre distinction : Circular Graining
    Côtes de Genève
    Complication : Small Seconds
    12-Hour Counter
    30-Minute Counter
    Tachymeter's scale
    Chronograph
    Case material : Stainless steel
    Case peculiarity : Sapphire caseback
    Shape : Round
    Water-resistance : 100 meters
    Dial : Sun Satin-finished
    Open
    Dial color : Silver
    Blue
    Black
    Display : Superluminova luminescent hands
    Indexes : Baton-type
    Superluminova luminescent
    Glass : Antireflective coating
    Domed
    Sapphire
    Strap material : Rubber
    Alligator leather
    Strap color : Black
    Strap clasp : Pin buckle
    + More characteristics : Movement
    El Primero 4061. automatic
    Calibre : 13¼ ```
    (Diameter: 30 mm)
    Thickness : 6.60 mm
    Components : 282
    Jewels : 31
    Frequency : 36.000 VpH – (5 Hz)
    Power reserve : min. 50 hours
    Finishings : Oscillating weight with
    “Côtes de Genève” pattern

    Case
    Diameter opening: 37.10 mm
    Box-shaped sapphire crystal with anti-reflection treatment on both sides

    Dial
    Silver sunray with 2 coloured
    counters
    Hour-markers: Rhodium with
    SuperLuminova SLN C1. faceted
    Hands: Rhodium with
    SuperLuminova SLN C1. faceted

    Black Alligator leather strap with protective rubber lining

    Stainless steel pin buckle
    Stainless steel triple folding clasp
    (optional)

DESCRIPTION

  • EL PRIMERO CHRONOMASTER 1969

    The new El Primero Chronomaster 1969 chronograph is a concentrated blend of Zenith’s genetic heritage: the historical colours of the first El Primero chronograph are associated for the first time with the emblematic dial opening revealing the beating heart of the movement – the signature of the Manufacture Zenith. An authentic summary of the brand DNA.

    Zenith made its mark on watchmaking history by presenting the first integrated automatic chronograph movement in 1969. The world’s most accurate mechanical series-made calibre – beating at a frequency of 10 vibrations per second and thus capable of measuring 1/10ths of a second – gave rise to the legendary El Primero chronograph. The unprecedented mechanical accomplishment was not the only distinguishing element of the chronograph presented over 40 years ago by the Manufacture Zenith. In 1969, when the trend strongly favoured monochrome dials, the El Primero model also stood out by its multi-hued dial featuring three counters in different colours and a red sweep seconds chronograph hand for enhanced readability. Having lost nothing of their effectiveness, these same colour codes are highlighted on the new El Primero Chronomaster 1969 chronograph: the two 30-minute and 12-hour counters at 3 and 6 o’clock respectively feature the same colours as the original 1969 El Primero model: midnight blue for the former and anthracite for the latter.

    The dial opening revealing the beating heart of an exceptional movement is another characteristic Zenith innovation. This signature which has become inseparable from the brand with the star logo is now associated for the first time with the colour codes of the original 1969 chronograph. Above and beyond the aesthetic effect, further reinforced by the silver-toned inner bezel ring secured by three blued screws, this opening provides fascinating glimpses of the perfectly synchronised beating and the magic of the gear trains of what is now unanimously regarded as “the world’s best series-produced movement”. To achieve optimal visibility of this heart in motion, the Zenith movement design engineers and watchmakers have entirely rethought the construction of the calibre and shifted the regulating organ – and its 10 vibrations per second – to 10 o’clock, on the periphery of the movement.

    NEW EL PRIMERO MOVEMENT

    This Chronomaster 1969 model houses a new automatic chronograph movement entirely developed, fine-tuned and produced in-house, El Primero Calibre 4061. Like all El Primero movements, it beats at the exceptional frequency of 10 vibrations per second (or 36,000 vibrations per hour) and can thereby measure 1/10ths of a second. This new chronograph movement with an approximately 50-hour power reserve comprises 282 parts and features meticulous finishes, visible in particular through the famous dial opening. The new El Primero Chornomaster 1969 displays the hours, minutes, small seconds at 9 o’clock, as well as the chronograph function with a central sweep seconds hand along with 30-minute and 12-hour counters at 3 and 6 o’clock respectively.

    The new El Primero Chronomaster 1969 chronograph comes with a 42 mm-diameter steel case that is water-resistant to 100 metres and equipped with vintage-style round pushbuttons. It is available on a black alligator leather strap complete with steel buckle.
  • EL PRIMERO CHRONOMASTER 1969

    The new El Primero Chronomaster 1969 chronograph is a concentrated blend of Zenith’s genetic heritage: the historical colours of the first El Primero chronograph are associated for the first time with the emblematic dial opening revealing the beating heart of the movement – the signature of the Manufacture Zenith. An authentic summary of the brand DNA.

    Zenith made its mark on watchmaking history by presenting the first integrated automatic chronograph movement in 1969. The world’s most accurate mechanical series-made calibre – beating at a frequency of 10 vibrations per second and thus capable of measuring 1/10ths of a second – gave rise to the legendary El Primero chronograph. The unprecedented mechanical accomplishment was not the only distinguishing element of the chronograph presented over 40 years ago by the Manufacture Zenith. In 1969, when the trend strongly favoured monochrome dials, the El Primero model also stood out by its multi-hued dial featuring three counters in different colours and a red sweep seconds chronograph hand for enhanced readability. Having lost nothing of their effectiveness, these same colour codes are highlighted on the new El Primero Chronomaster 1969 chronograph: the two 30-minute and 12-hour counters at 3 and 6 o’clock respectively feature the same colours as the original 1969 El Primero model: midnight blue for the former and anthracite for the latter.

    The dial opening revealing the beating heart of an exceptional movement is another characteristic Zenith innovation. This signature which has become inseparable from the brand with the star logo is now associated for the first time with the colour codes of the original 1969 chronograph. Above and beyond the aesthetic effect, further reinforced by the silver-toned inner bezel ring secured by three blued screws, this opening provides fascinating glimpses of the perfectly synchronised beating and the magic of the gear trains of what is now unanimously regarded as “the world’s best series-produced movement”. To achieve optimal visibility of this heart in motion, the Zenith movement design engineers and watchmakers have entirely rethought the construction of the calibre and shifted the regulating organ – and its 10 vibrations per second – to 10 o’clock, on the periphery of the movement.

    NEW EL PRIMERO MOVEMENT

    This Chronomaster 1969 model houses a new automatic chronograph movement entirely developed, fine-tuned and produced in-house, El Primero Calibre 4061. Like all El Primero movements, it beats at the exceptional frequency of 10 vibrations per second (or 36,000 vibrations per hour) and can thereby measure 1/10ths of a second. This new chronograph movement with an approximately 50-hour power reserve comprises 282 parts and features meticulous finishes, visible in particular through the famous dial opening. The new El Primero Chornomaster 1969 displays the hours, minutes, small seconds at 9 o’clock, as well as the chronograph function with a central sweep seconds hand along with 30-minute and 12-hour counters at 3 and 6 o’clock respectively.

    The new El Primero Chronomaster 1969 chronograph comes with a 42 mm-diameter steel case that is water-resistant to 100 metres and equipped with vintage-style round pushbuttons. It is available on a black alligator leather strap complete with steel buckle.
  • Brand  : Zenith
    Collection  : El Primero
    Model  : El Primero Chronomaster 1969
    Reference  : 03.2040.4061/69.C496
    Complement : Steel - Aligator Bracelet
    On sale : 2012
    List Price : 6 800 €
    Diameter : 42 mm
    Styles : Sporty
    Atypical
    Types : Self-winding
    Calibre : El Primero 4061
    Calibre distinction : Circular Graining
    Côtes de Genève
    Complication : Small Seconds
    12-Hour Counter
    30-Minute Counter
    Tachymeter's scale
    Chronograph
    Case material : Stainless steel
    Case peculiarity : Sapphire caseback
    Shape : Round
    Water-resistance : 100 meters
    Dial : Sun Satin-finished
    Open
    Dial color : Silver
    Blue
    Black
    Display : Superluminova luminescent hands
    Indexes : Baton-type
    Superluminova luminescent
    Glass : Antireflective coating
    Domed
    Sapphire
    Strap material : Rubber
    Alligator leather
    Strap color : Black
    Strap clasp : Pin buckle
    More characteristics : Movement
    El Primero 4061. automatic
    Calibre : 13¼ ```
    (Diameter: 30 mm)
    Thickness : 6.60 mm
    Components : 282
    Jewels : 31
    Frequency : 36.000 VpH – (5 Hz)
    Power reserve : min. 50 hours
    Finishings : Oscillating weight with
    “Côtes de Genève” pattern

    Case
    Diameter opening: 37.10 mm
    Box-shaped sapphire crystal with anti-reflection treatment on both sides

    Dial
    Silver sunray with 2 coloured
    counters
    Hour-markers: Rhodium with
    SuperLuminova SLN C1. faceted
    Hands: Rhodium with
    SuperLuminova SLN C1. faceted

    Black Alligator leather strap with protective rubber lining

    Stainless steel pin buckle
    Stainless steel triple folding clasp
    (optional)