{"product_id":"zenith-el-primero-chronograph-ref-02-0500-400-full-set-one-owner-late-90s-neo-vintage-icon","title":"Zenith El Primero Chronograph Ref. 02.0500.400 – Full Set – One Owner – Late 90s Neo-Vintage Icon","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZenith El Primero Chronograph Ref. 02.0500.400 – Full Set – One Owner – Late 90s Neo-Vintage Icon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome watches are just watches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis one is history on the wrist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis late 1990s Zenith El Primero ref. 02.0500.400 is one of those proper neo-vintage chronographs that quietly sits in the background while true collectors know exactly how special it is.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowered by the legendary Zenith El Primero calibre — one of the most important automatic chronograph movements ever created — this watch delivers everything enthusiasts love about the golden era of late 90s sports chronographs: compact proportions, high-beat movement, incredible wrist presence, and timeless design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor those who know, they know.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe El Primero changed chronograph history forever with its high-frequency 36,000 vph architecture and ultra-smooth chronograph action. Even Rolex used a modified El Primero base for the Daytona for years — that alone says everything.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular example is especially attractive as it comes from a single owner and remains in exceptional overall condition. The classic black dial with luminous Arabic numerals, balanced tri-compax layout, and original Zenith bracelet give the watch that unmistakable late-90s luxury sports feel that is becoming harder and harder to find today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn incredibly wearable and seriously underrated collector’s chronograph.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Brand: Zenith\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Model: El Primero Chronograph\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Reference: 02.0500.400\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Production: Circa 1998–1999\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Movement: Zenith El Primero Automatic Chronograph\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• High-beat 36,000 vph movement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Black dial with luminous Arabic numerals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Tri-compax chronograph layout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Stainless steel case and bracelet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Sapphire crystal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Case size: 38mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Approx. 41mm including crown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Fits up to approx. 17.5cm wrist \/ 6.9 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Full set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Original box, papers \u0026amp; booklet included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• One owner watch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Exceptional overall condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Running strong and healthy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Possibility to purchase 3 extra links separately\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA seriously cool neo-vintage chronograph with real horological importance — elegant, sporty, collectible, and powered by one of the greatest movements ever made.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"About Time St Albans","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57119032115575,"sku":null,"price":3500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/2924\/5047\/files\/3EA11BB7-C7D2-4A88-BE59-E5C79CC76F24.jpg?v=1779605230","url":"https:\/\/abouttimestalbans.co.uk\/products\/zenith-el-primero-chronograph-ref-02-0500-400-full-set-one-owner-late-90s-neo-vintage-icon","provider":"About Time St Albans","version":"1.0","type":"link"}