Family: El Primero31 jewels60h power reserve36,000 vph (5 Hz)
The Zenith El Primero is one of the most legendary automatic chronograph movements in history. Beating at 36,000 vph (5Hz), it can measure time to 1/10th of a second. First introduced in 1969, it remains one of the finest chronograph calibers.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Movement Type
Automatic
Jewel Count
31 jewels
Power Reserve
60h
Frequency
36,000 vph (5 Hz)
Diameter
30mm
Height
6.5mm
Display Type
Analog
Rotor Type
Central Rotor
Winding
Automatic (Bidirectional)
Shock Protection
KIF
COMPLICATIONS
ChronographDate
FEATURES
Column WheelSilicon Hairspring
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QUICK FACTS
BRAND
TYPE
AutomaticSTATUS
In ProductionMANUFACTURE
In-houseLAUNCH YEAR
1969CALIBER FAMILY
El PrimeroCOUNTRY
SwitzerlandALSO KNOWN AS
El PrimeroCal. 3600Zenith 3600EP 3600
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