106th Auction
2022/5/21
Lot 464
ZenithEl Primero
An aviator’s/diver’s charismatic, rare vintage chronograph with date, produced in a small series of only 700 pieces - with original box
Sold
estimated
5.500—7.000 €
Price realized
8.800 €
specific features
Case
Steel, screw back, screwed winding crown, original steel bracelet, bracelet length 155 mm, total length 195 mm.
Dial
Black, blue central chronograph hand, tachy scale.
Movement
Automatic.
Case no.PI 6734
Ref.01-0180-415
Cal.3019PHC
Diam.44 mm
Circa1972
Ctry.Switzerland
Wt.150 g
The well-balanced tonneau shape of this fabulous vintage wrist chronograph makes for extremely comfortable wear, despite its oversize dimensions. Zenith produced this rare aviator’s/diver’s chronograph fitted with the legendary El Primero 3019 PHC high-beat calibre for only one year, from between 1972 and 1973, in a small number of only 700 pieces.