Zenith El Primero watches

The history of the El Primero watch

Created in 1969, the Zenith El Primero watch is the first chronograph with automatic winding, with 36,000 vibrations per hour. In 1975 the Zenith Radio Corporation, owner of the trademark for 4 years, decided to stop the manufacture of mechanical watches and restrict its production to only quartz watches. This was not counting on Charles Vermont, who dedicated with his brother much of his time to the development of this movement and worked tirelessly to resume production. In 1984, the El Primero movements were again manufactured.

The style of the Zenith El Primero watch

The El Primero watch is part of the clan of iconic watches, alongside the Rolex Submariner, the Omega Speedmaster or the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso.

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All items are in stock at Collector Square and shipped within 24 hours worldwide.

Delivery is secure and carried out by professional carriers (DHL or UPS) between 9am and 6pm:
-France: €30, within 2 working days (6 days for Corsica)
-Europe: delivery is €40, within 2 working days.
-Hong Kong: delivery is HK$850, within 3 to 4 working days.
-Rest of the world: delivery is €90, within 6-8 working days.

These fees may evolve above €15,000.

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All items are delivered with their certificate of expertise. Each item is expertly evaluated before being placed online and examined by our experts:
- expert in bags: Jérôme Lalande
- expert in watches: Romain Réa
- expert in jewellery: Thierry Stetten

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14 days to change your mind

You have 14 days counting from the day you receive your item (the legal withdrawal period) in which to return it to us. The item must be returned in the same condition as when it was sold.

After 14 days, you have the option of exchanging your item for another using the Collector Switch service.

For further information, please contact our customer service.

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Zenith El Primero watch in yellow gold Ref: G381 Circa 1970

Zenith El Primero-Chronomaster in stainless steel Ref: Zenith - 16.2150.4062 Circa 2015

Zenith El Primero watch in stainless steel Circa 2000

Zenith El Primero-Chronomaster watch in yellow gold Circa 1990

Zenith El Primero watch in yellow gold Circa 1971

Zenith El Primero watch in stainless steel Ref: 02.0501.400 Circa 2000

Zenith watch El Primero Chronomaster in steel Circa 2000

Zenith El Primero watch in stainless steel Circa 2000

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Zenith El Primero watch in stainless steel Circa 2000

Zenith El Primero Rainbow Fly-Back watch in stainless steel Circa 1990

Zenith El Primero watch in stainless steel Ref: 02.0500.400 Circa 2000

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