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:
03.2040.400/69.C494
Year:
2020
Case Number:
528 661
Case Material:
Stainless steel
Diameter:
42 mm
Lug Width:
21 mm
Thickness:
12.8 mm
Lug-to-Lug:
50.6 mm
Dial:
Silver
Lume:
Super-LumiNova
Crystal:
Sapphire
Movement:
Automatic
Caliber:
El Primero 400B
Bracelet/Strap:
Zenith dark brown alligator strap with deployant buckle
Max Wrist Size:
Hand model has a wrist size of 6.2 in
Condition
Case: The unpolished case shows light signs of wear with some hairlines and few small nicks on the case sides. The case back shows minor wear as well and retains sharp, fully legible engravings.
Dial, Hands, & Crystal: The silver 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 dark brown alligator strap is in great condition with minimal signs of wear and fraying.
Performance
Functions: All functions including the crown-winding, time-setting, date-setting, and chronograph start/stop/reset are working as expected.
Service History: Unknown.
