Overview
While the El Primero has mostly been made in its original 38mm size throughout the years, Zenith decided to release a standard issue tri-color EP in a larger, more contemporary 42mm case in 2013. Versions with a blue dial and a gray dial soon followed, each featuring a different take on the iconic tri-color design. These larger watches all featured a more spacious dial with a less controversial date window placed at 6 o’clock instead of the traditional 4:30 position. For those with larger wrists, and larger tastes, the 42mm Primero was a godsend and continues to be sought after especially now that this size has been discontinued from Zenith’s catalog.
Specifications
Brand:
Zenith
Model:
Chronomaster El Primero
Reference:
03.2040.400/26.C496
Year:
2016
Case Number:
348 049
Case Material:
Stainless steel
Diameter:
42 mm
Lug Width:
21 mm
Thickness:
12.8 mm
Lug-to-Lug:
50.6 mm
Dial:
Grey
Lume:
Super-LumiNova
Crystal:
Sapphire
Movement:
Automatic
Caliber:
El Primero 400B
Bracelet/Strap:
Zenith black alligator strap with deployant buckle in medium length (105mm x 70mm)
Max Wrist Size:
Hand model has a wrist size of 6.2 in
Condition
Case: The unpolished case shows obvious signs of wear with many little hairlines and nicks consistent with a watch that has been happily worn over the last 6 years.
Dial, Hands, & Crystal: The gray sunray dial and hands are in excellent condition and the sapphire glasses on case front and case back are clean and scratch-free.
Bracelet/Strap: The black alligator strap is in great condition with minimal signs of wear and fraying. It is in the medium size of 105mm x 70mm.
Performance
Functions: All functions including the crown-winding, time-setting, date-setting, and chronograph start/stop/reset are working as expected.
Service History: The watch has just come back from a full service at Manhattan Time Service completed on 03/18/2022.
