Zenith Chronomaster XXT Open El Primero Ref. 03.1260.4021 - SOLD
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Everybody knows the El Primero as one of the best watch movements ever conceived. And it's a testament to that movement's ingenuity and durability that it is still in production today with only minor updates incorporating modern manufacturing techniques and materials.
Always pushing the boundaries in watchmaking and looking for something new, Zenith pioneered implementing open escape wheel dials with the launch of the Chronomaster Open line in 2003. Here we have largest of their offerings at the time, the Chronomaster XXT. The XXT has a 45mm case that wears quite a bit smaller due to the curvature of the lugs and the wide, stepped polished bezel. The movement was slightly reconfigured to show off the escapement, pallet fork, escape wheel and fourth wheel from the dial side, which is mesmerizing to watch especially with the El Primero's high beat rate.
Technically the XXT uses a modified El Primero caliber 4021 with a power reserve indicator on the dial (interestingly sharing a pinion with the time hands) and a 30 minute counter on the right side of the dial. Running seconds is mounted directly to the fourth wheel with a three-spoked hand, with one spoke featuring a black tip.
The XXT we have here is in excellent condition and running just as it should. It is all original down to the strap and spring bars and comes with its original inner and outer boxes. It's a watch that is ready to wear and provide years of enjoyment at a fraction of its original $8,700 retail price.
Take a look at our photos and the condition rundown below:
Case: 45mm polished stainless steel case in excellent condition as pictured. The watch shows only very minor signs of wear and is very crisp with no major detractions.
Bezel: Polished stainless steel bezel in excellent condition with only minor surface scratching as pictured.
Dial/Hands: Original black dial with polished hands. There is one very small blemish in the 30 minute counter subdial as pictured.
Caseback: Stainless steel and sapphire display caseback with crisp engravings and clean serial number with only light minor surface scratching as pictured.
Crystal: Original sapphire crystal in perfect condition with no scratching.
Movement: Zenith El Primero caliber 2401 in-house automatic chronograph movement in excellent working condition. Watch keeps excellent time and all chronograph functions work as they should.
Bracelet/Strap: OEM original croc leather strap in good condition (just cleaned and conditioned) as pictured with original Zenith deployant buckle.
Accessories: The original box is included, no other accessories are available.
Always pushing the boundaries in watchmaking and looking for something new, Zenith pioneered implementing open escape wheel dials with the launch of the Chronomaster Open line in 2003. Here we have largest of their offerings at the time, the Chronomaster XXT. The XXT has a 45mm case that wears quite a bit smaller due to the curvature of the lugs and the wide, stepped polished bezel. The movement was slightly reconfigured to show off the escapement, pallet fork, escape wheel and fourth wheel from the dial side, which is mesmerizing to watch especially with the El Primero's high beat rate.
Technically the XXT uses a modified El Primero caliber 4021 with a power reserve indicator on the dial (interestingly sharing a pinion with the time hands) and a 30 minute counter on the right side of the dial. Running seconds is mounted directly to the fourth wheel with a three-spoked hand, with one spoke featuring a black tip.
The XXT we have here is in excellent condition and running just as it should. It is all original down to the strap and spring bars and comes with its original inner and outer boxes. It's a watch that is ready to wear and provide years of enjoyment at a fraction of its original $8,700 retail price.
Take a look at our photos and the condition rundown below:
Case: 45mm polished stainless steel case in excellent condition as pictured. The watch shows only very minor signs of wear and is very crisp with no major detractions.
Bezel: Polished stainless steel bezel in excellent condition with only minor surface scratching as pictured.
Dial/Hands: Original black dial with polished hands. There is one very small blemish in the 30 minute counter subdial as pictured.
Caseback: Stainless steel and sapphire display caseback with crisp engravings and clean serial number with only light minor surface scratching as pictured.
Crystal: Original sapphire crystal in perfect condition with no scratching.
Movement: Zenith El Primero caliber 2401 in-house automatic chronograph movement in excellent working condition. Watch keeps excellent time and all chronograph functions work as they should.
Bracelet/Strap: OEM original croc leather strap in good condition (just cleaned and conditioned) as pictured with original Zenith deployant buckle.
Accessories: The original box is included, no other accessories are available.
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