The Watch
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The first El Primero was born in the late 1960s, an era that was a brash and tumultuous time for watches. Its very name means "the first," and the El Primero has since become an enduring icon of chronograph design and engineering that has been respectfully reinterpreted over the last half-century. The original El Primero didn't just feature the best automatic chronograph movement of its time, it also had one of the most subtle, comfortable, and well-proportioned cases of the era, and a dial design that still feels fresh. The triple calendar chronograph has been a staple within Zenith’s El Primero family for over 50 years now
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Fast forward to 1994, Zenith presented the ChronoMaster at the Basel Fair. 1994 was a good year for Zenith when during one and the same year they launched the 6 series (Elite movement), the calibre 420 hand wound El Primero (Zenith Prime) and the Zenith ChronoMaster (calibre 400 or 410). You could choose between calibre 400 El Primero automatic chronograph with date or calibre 410 with date, day, month and moon phase.
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The main model is the ref. 01.0240.410 in stainless steel with silver dial and crocodile leather band. Which we have on offer here today. Today's example dates from April 2003, using the dates provided on the COSC certificate.
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The Watch is in very good pre-owned original condition.
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It is accompanied by its original inner and outer Boxes, Book, Cards and Swing tag.
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The Specs
Age: c.2003, sold 2005.
Reference: 01.0240.410.
Serial Number: 19XXXX
Movement: Automatic with Day, Date, Month, 12 Hour/30 Minute Chronograph, Moonphase.
Calibre: 410Z.
Timekeeping: Keeping Chronometer Spec time.
Service History: Unknown.
Dial: All Original Zenith Guilloche Factory Dial.
Case: All Stainless Steel
Case Size: 40mm
Bezel: Stepped.
Water Resistant?: 50m. Not tested.
Hands: Original Handset.
Crystal: Original Sapphire Crystal.
Crown: Original.
Strap/Bracelet: On its Original soft Brown Leather strap with Zenith Clasp.
Hands: Original Handset.
Crystal: Original Sapphire Crystal.
Crown: Original.
Strap/Bracelet: On its Original soft Brown Leather strap with Zenith Clasp.
Lug Width: 20mm
Box and Papers: Yes.
Getting Acquainted
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Bits that stand out:
- Moonphase Function.
- Guilloche Dial.
- All Original.
- Iconic 410Z Movement.
-Great Investment Opportunity.
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Nitty Gritty:
-None Really.
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Nitty Gritty:
-None Really.
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Overall the ChronoMaster is in excellent pre-owned condition.
The Case is in very good order.
The crown and pushers are Original.
Crystal is in very good shape.
The Strap is in very good order, probably worn a handful of times.
The Dial is in fantastic condition.
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Photographed on a 7in Wrist.
Photographed on a 7in Wrist.