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New Zenith El Primero in platinum

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By Europa Star

October 2019

Zenith ends its celebration of the 50th anniversary of its legendary chronograph in style. On November 8, 2019 in Geneva, the brand will unveil a unique platinum El Primero, with a brilliant lapis lazuli dial, made in partnership with Phillips and Bacs & Russo.

New Zenith El Primero in platinum

PHILLIPS GENEVA WATCH AUCTION X

Español Pусский

By Europa Star

October 2019

New Zenith El Primero in platinum

Zenith ends its celebration of the 50th anniversary of its legendary chronograph in style. On November 8, 2019 in Geneva, the brand will unveil a unique platinum El Primero, with a brilliant lapis lazuli dial, made in partnership with Phillips and Bacs & Russo.

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ith a pedigree that is unmatched among chronographs, this particular timepiece is doubly special. Designed by Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo in collaboration with Zenith — a first for the auctioneer — this one-off creation celebrates the invention 50 years ago of the Zenith El Primero, the first ever automatic chronograph – with a surprising take on the iconic reference A386. Exceptionally for this one-off creation, and for the first time for an El Primero, the watch is made in PT 950 platinum.

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