![]() There is no way around it: the Zenith El Primero Original 1969 looks as though it is much, much more expensive than it actually is. It truly is rare for a watch to look good (Good? Stunning!) with any outfit, in any lighting, under any circumstance I paired it with – and this one is among those few. Okay, thus far, we have established that the movement has its novel features and pairs impressive aesthetics with solid reliability – so what about the rest of the package? The Zenith El Primero Original 1969 comes in a 38mm-wide stainless steel case (100M water resistant), with proportions that, over the couple of weeks I have spent with this watch on the wrist, never failed to disappoint. Pair that with a price point that is actually not out of this world, and what you should end up with is a visually appealing, reliable, refined movement – like the Zenith El Primero 400. ![]() You press on the pusher, and you expect to hear a reassuring click and see the seconds hand start every single time, with the same precision and reliability. ![]() It is no joke that the chronograph belongs with the royalty among mechanical complications – the key difference, though, is that while tourbillons, chiming watches, and most others are widely (and deservedly) considered to be rather fragile and delicate, a mechanical stopwatch remains a tool. The El Primero deserves respect as the reliable, high-performance engine does in a 911, and not as a screamer from a low-mileage, scarcely used, fragile hypercar. In its defense, that is probably how it should be. The result from the previous image I posted: Zenith El Primero Original 1969's El Primero 400 movement ticking away ? post shared by David on at 2:42am PDT
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