Then again, Seiko also ended 6159 production the same year due to the famous story of crystals popping off at depth. /rebates/2fproducts2fzenith-chronomaster-el-primero-03-2046-zen-xd61nt&. Zenith has taken design cues from classic motor racing in its El Primero Chronomaster 1969 Tour Auto Edition, which the company says features the elegant bodywork, powerful engine and tricolour accents of late sixties touring cars. The watch sold for 35,000 JPY at the time and for whatever reason, it seems that Citizen made very few of them. The back of the watch is also highly crafted, with the oscillating weight with “Côtes de Genève” motif being revealed through the exhibition back. The Citizen ChronoMaster 500M was produced for exactly one year in 1969 and is reference 4-540263. The timepiece is COSC chronometer-certified with the precision of a tenth-of-a-second display. During our quality control check, any necessary adjustments are made to ensure the watch is functioning as intended. This pre-owned Zenith Chronomaster El Primero 03.2046.4061 watch is in excellent condition. The 11 o’clock dial opening reveals the 282-part El Primero 4061 automatic chronograph movement which is fitted with a silicon lever and escape-wheel, roaring at a speed of 36,000 vibrations per hour. Zenith Chronomaster El Primero 1969 Auto Tour Limited Edition 03.2046. While it isn't reserved for Tour Auto drivers, we saw many express real interest in the watch, which represents a very cool souvenir of their epic 2,000 kilometer journey. This 42mm limited edition looks typically French with the trademark Tricolour running vertically down the fabric strap as well as on the pushers and the small seconds trident. The new El Primero Tour Auto Edition is issued in a 500-piece special limited edition. Under this circumstance 500 pieces of El Primero Chronomaster 1969 Tour Auto Edition has been released, bringing the classic rally onto the wrist.

Today it is taking on the role of official timekeeper for the Tour Auto Optic 2000, a red-letter event in the classic car.

The grand opening was held at the Grand Palais with three renowned French Michelin-starred chefs took a watchmaking ‘class’ focused on Zenith’s new El Primero Tour watch.Īldo Magada, CEO & president of Zenith claimed the brand wanted “to be far more than a sponsor and instead a real partner”. EL PRIMERO CHRONOMASTER 1969 TOUR AUTO EDITION CELEBRATING 150 YEARS A loyal companion in all kinds of challenges since its creation, Replica Zenith has always gone where its passion for human adventure has driven it. This year marks the silver jubilee of the first ‘Tour Auto Optic 2000’ with 240 participants joining the legendary event, driving all the way from Paris to Cannes from 18th to 24th April. You can also find used classic cars for sale by owner and private sellers - pre-owned classic and old classic cars.

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