Christopher Columbus, the Wright brothers, George Washington - firsts, ‘official’ firsts at least, are always remembered in history, so what about the first automatic chronograph, Zenith’s El Primero?
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Christopher Columbus, the Wright brothers, George Washington - firsts, ‘official’ firsts at least, are always remembered in history, so what about the first automatic chronograph, Zenith’s El Primero?
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1975 Ulysse Nardin Chronometer 36000 Cal. NB11QU / Credit: Zeitauktion
From the first half of the 20th century, increasing the beat rate of watch movements has been a challenge for the watchmakers of the industry. One of the most exciting periods…
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Zenith ‘De Luca’ Chronograph ref. 02.0310.400 / Credit: Vintage Portfolio
The story of Zenith’s Rolex Daytona homage powered by the movement the Rolex Daytona borrowed from Zenith. The story of the Zenith ‘De Luca’ chronographs.
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