Zenith El Primero El Primero 36.000 VPH Blue
Reference 03.2041.400/51.C496
About this watch
The Zenith El Primero 36.000 VPH Blue stands out among luxury watches with its stunning blue dial, exceptional craftsmanship, and limited edition status. The watch features a high-quality stainless steel case, sapphire crystal, and a water resistance of up to 100 meters. At the heart of this timepiece lies the Zenith caliber El Primero 400B movement, boasting an impressive frequency of 36,000 vibrations per hour and a power reserve of approximately 50 hours. The watch's chronograph function is both practical and precise, making it perfect for timing races or tracking daily activities. With only 1975 units produced, owning one of these watches is like having a piece of horological history on your wrist. Its blend of history, design, and performance makes the Zenith El Primero 36.000 VPH Blue a must-have for collectors and enthusiasts alike.
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Key Features
- Zenith caliber El Primero 400B movement
- Stainless steel case with sapphire crystal
- Water resistance up to 100 meters
- Limited edition of 1975 units
- Chronograph function with column wheel mechanism
- Power reserve of approximately 50 hours
Specifications
- Brand
- Zenith
- Family
- El Primero
- Model
- El Primero 36.000 VPH Blue
- Reference
- 03.2041.400/51.C496
- Movement Features
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- Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds
- Date
- Chronograph, Column wheel
- Case
- Stainless Steel 42mm
- Dial Color
- Blue
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Water Resistance
- 100
Current Listings
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- Condition: appears mint with wear throughout
- Diameter: 43mm
- Case material: 18K solid yellow gold
- Movement type: automatic chronograph
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- Condition: Mint
- Diameter: 42.5mm
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- Movement: El Primero automatic cal 3620 CS
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Zenith El Primero New Vintage 1969 Limited Edition 40th Anniversary 96 1969 469/ 77 C683 ♦️Lightly Used 2014♦️
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- Condition: Lightly Used
- Year Of Production: 2014
- Anniversary Type: 40th Anniversary
- Limited Edition: true
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Zenith El Primero Chronomaster Sport - White Dial - 41mm - 03.3100.3600/69.M3100 - Full Set
A Zenith El Primero Chronomaster Sport, a 41mm watch featuring a white dial.
- Condition: Fantastic with minor hairlines
- Case Size: 41mm diameter
- Bracelet Condition: Minor hairlines on clasp
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- Condition: Very Good
- Diameter: ~42mm
- Movement Frequency: 36,000 vph
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- Lug width: 20mm