Zenith El Primero 01-0200-415 TV Screen

great design - excellent condition - rare watch

Zenith El Primero 01-0200-415 TV Screen - only 5000 pieces of this beauty were made between 1972 and 1978
only 5000 pieces of this beauty were made between 1972 and 1978
blue dial with three sub-registers
rectangular shape (TV Screen)
date between 4 and 5 o'clock
big rectangular chrono pushers and the winding crown
screw-down case back with (still) deeply engraved reference number
Zenith automatic caliber El Primero 3019PHC
Zenith logo inside the case back
original integrated stainless steel bracelet
a rare classic with unusual look

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Description
With a total of 5000 pieces made in the 1970s, this exceptional Zenith Chrono is very rare.

The El Primero reference 01-0200-415 was presented in 1972. The watch was equipped with the EL Primero caliber 3019PHC, manufactured in 1969. It was one of the first and most accurate chronograph movements in the world. Production of this watch ended in 1978. A total of about 5000 pieces were made. Even fewer have survived in good condition.

Due to its shape, this chronograph is also called "TV Screen". The rectangular case measures approx. 42x43mm (including the crown). The large chronograph pushers, which also serve as crown protection, are pretty special.

Mineral glass protects the blue dial with white markings and lettering. The sub-dials are surrounded by silver-colored rings and offer a running seconds at 9 o'clock, a 30-minute counter at 3 o'clock and a 12-hour totalizer at 6 o'clock. The date window is between 4 and 5 o'clock. A tachymeter scale up to 500 hours is attached to a sloping inner bezel.

The chronograph is equipped with an original integrated stainless steel bracelet from the 1970s.

Condition report
Dial: immaculate, original tritium lume, signed "SWISS MADE".

Case: excellent unpolished condition, sharp lines, original winding crown with Zenith logo.

Movement: Automatic caliber Zenith El Primero 3019PHC, operates reliably and precisely.

Bracelet: excellent condition, no stretch.

Summing-Up
An excellently preserved vintage classic that is highly sought after by collectors due to its rarity, design and movement.

Int.Exe.: 12814
Features

Manufacturer: Zenith

Model: El Primero

Reference: 01-0200-415

Functions: date - chronograph - small running second - hour and minute - tachymeter - quickset date - 12 hour totalizer - 30 minutes counter - screwed-on caseback

Material: Stainless steel

Dial: blue

Watch glass: mineral glass

Bracelet: stainless steel

Type of clasp: Folding clasp

Length: 43mm

Width: 42mm

Caliber name: Zenith 3019 PHC

Movement type: automatic

Year of Manufacture: 1973

Stock No.: PTV1819

Overall condition: 9 - has rarely been worn - top condition

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