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Specification
- Product Code 408100831490
- Manufacturer Product Number 42390000581
- Condition Refurbished
- Guarantee Analog Shift 1 Year Mechanical Guarantee
- Category Pre-Owned Watches
- Brand Pre-Owned Zenith
- Watch Markers Luminous
- Water Resistant Not Guaranteed
- Recipient For Him
- Movement Automatic
- Case Material Stainless Steel
- Dial Color Silver
- Strap Material Leather
- Diameter 38mm
- Brand Collections El Primero
- Measurements Pre-Owned Zenith












Pre-Owned Zenith El Primero 42390000581
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- Product Code 408100831490
- Manufacturer Product Number 42390000581
- Condition Refurbished
- Guarantee Analog Shift 1 Year Mechanical Guarantee
- Category Pre-Owned Watches
- Brand Pre-Owned Zenith
- Watch Markers Luminous
- Water Resistant Not Guaranteed
- Recipient For Him
- Movement Automatic
- Case Material Stainless Steel
- Dial Color Silver
- Strap Material Leather
- Diameter 38mm
- Brand Collections El Primero
- Measurements Pre-Owned Zenith
WHY WE LOVE IT
The introduction of the El Primero movement was an unqualified triumph for Zenith.
As (arguably) the first self-winding chronograph movement — hence its name — the El Primero was a horological game-changer. It was the culmination of five years of research and development, and was the first watch to integrate the chronograph within the automatic movement, rather than house it in a module that was sandwiched on top. Moreover, it was also a hi-beat movement, guaranteeing accuracy that was unparalleled — accuracy to within 1/10th of a second.
Following a long and tumultuous history, the modern Zenith company debuted several vintage-inspired chronographs in the 1990s and 2000s that housed contemporary takes on the El Primero movement, including this one.
Housed in a 38mm stainless steel case with a sapphire crystal, a signed crown, and a polished, stepped beel, it features a luminous sunburst silver dial with applied indices, a matching handset, a triple-register chronograph layout, an outer tachymeter scale, and a date window at 4:30. Powered by the automatic Zenith El Primero movement, it comes paired to a blue leather strap with an unsigned, stainless steel pin buckle.
With its terrific proportions, handsome dial, famed, automatic caliber and versatile design, only the slightly oversized case and sapphire display caseback would give this watch away as a modern reissue, rather than a 1960s original.
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OVERALL CONDITION
The case is in excellent condition overall showing light signs of wear from age and use. Luminous sunburst silver dial with radial subsidiary registers and applied indices is in outstanding condition with matching handset. Signed crown. Sapphire exhibition caseback.
Delivery Information
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$15 Flat Fee on Orders Under $100 (Estimated 1 - 2 weeks)
Monday through Saturday, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. For more information about delivery, click here. Tracking information will be made available upon shipping.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding your order, please contact the Watches of Switzerland Client Services.
Returns Policy
Our commitment to you does not end at delivery. We offer the following return services to make your experience as pleasant as possible.
10-Day Returns For Timepieces:Timepieces purchased online can be returned or exchanged within 10 days from when they are shipped or collected.
30-Day Returns For All Other Purchases:All other online purchases can be returned or exchanged within 30 days from when they are shipped or collected.
On presentation of the original receipt, your purchases may be returned or exchanged at any of our store locations. Alternatively, you may elect shipping to our facility with all the original paperwork. All refunds must be credited to the same tender used for the original purchase. To return the online purchases through secure shipping service, please contact our client service team who will provide you the shipping label.
All returns or exchanges must be in new, unworn condition, with no scratches or markings, not sized or adjusted and in their original packaging and with warranty cards / certificated and instruction booklets.