Saturday, April 28, 2007

Zenith El Primero Cal 3019 PHC. (1969) World’s first automatic Chronograph watch.



Thirty-One jewel automatic column wheel chronograph movement fully signed inside and out - case back, dial, movement, bracelet, and crown. The large tonneau shaped case shows minimal wear. Original, signed Zenith bracelet.

Time keeping is excellent with all chrono functions operating properly and a perfect zero reset. Case back is clean with serial number PA 5303 sharp and legible. The movement is marked 3019 PHC with the normal rotor markings ‘Zenith 31 jewels Swiss Made’. 

This is the movement that also powered the Rolex Daytona for many 
years.

The watch was restored to factory specifications by the factory. Watch was fully dissembled, overhauled and serviced with genuine parts by the manufacturer in 2006 (Receipts will come with the watch). The dial shows only a couple of tiny blemishes on the subdials and all printing is still crisp, clear and complete. The watch is 100% authentic with all parts genuine

Price $USD 2150.00 OBO plus shipping and insurance. PAYMENT: Bank transfer

SOLD

1 comment:

Michael said...

Are you sure this is a 1969 model?

All of the pictures I have seen of the Primo from that year show a far more angular housing. I have a 69 that was pased to me, and it does as well.

Do you have a 69 catologue to compare it to?