Zenith - El Primero Tourbillon
The new tourbillon chronograph models come in two classic versions crafted in pink gold or stainless steel with a white or black lacquered dial, and a contemporary version in brushed titanium with a slate grey dial.
The tourbillon complication is associated here with a legendary movement: the El Primero automatic chronograph calibre beating at the high frequency of 36,000 vibrations per hour. Its distinctive asymmetrical architecture places the tourbillon at 11 o'clock. It rotates once a minute and also incorporates a small seconds display and a patented date display appearing on a disc placed around the circumference of the tourbillon carriage.
The 45 mm-diameter case, crafted in pink gold or stainless steel for the two classic versions and water-resistant to 100 metres, is enhanced by a fluted winding crown and two round vintage-style pushpieces. The cambered sapphire crystal, glareproofed on both sides, ensures optimal legibility of the white or black lacquered dial punctuated by luminescent facetted dagger-type hands and hour-markers. The slim central chronograph hand, blued on the pink gold version and bearing the Zenith star emblem, sweeps accurately around the graduated dial circumference and its inner bezel ring bearing a tachymetric scale. The 30-minute and 12-hour counters are positioned at 3 and 6 o'clock so as to ensure optimal clarity. The sapphire crystal caseback let see the automatic El Primero movement and its gold oscillating weight adorned with a "Côtes de Geneve" motif.
The titanium version features cut-out lugs and slender pushers giving it a resolutely sporty, modern touch. The brushed dial is slate grey, while the facetted hands and hour-markers are coated with a black luminescent material and the chronograph counters are framed by an anthracite grey rim.
The tourbillon chronograph movement El Primero Calibre 4035D was designed, developed and produced by Zenith. It features all the signature characteristics of the El Primero collection, beats at the exceptional frequency of 36,000 vibrations per hour enabling tenth-of-a-second precision. Comprising 381 parts, it is endowed with a 50-hour power reserve.
These three El Primero Tourbillon models are fitted with a rubber-lined black or brown alligator leather strap fastened by a triple folding clasp.
Zenith - El Primero Stratos Team
Erik Comas made motor racing a part of his life from a very early age. He holds seven titles including the Formula 3000 International Championship title in 1990, F1 driver from 1991 to 1994 and second place in the Le Mans in 2005; since 2000, he has been earning himself a distinguished place in the historic car competitions and behind the wheel of a Lancia Stratos since 2011.
"The chance to bring this legendary car together with the brand behind an iconic watch as a team bearing their name - El Primero Stratos - was a unique opportunity", stated the man who won the Tour Auto 2013, a mere 40 years after the Lancia Stratos' first major victory on this course in 1973 with Sandro Munari."
The brand star and the French pilot, united as the Zenith El Primero Stratos Team, have signed an agreement for the coming season, which runs from April to September 2015. The first challenge for the Zenith El Primero Stratos Team is the Rally Di Sanremo Storico on 12 April…
2015 Calendar
12/04/2015 - Rally Di Sanremo Storico
31/05/2015 - Rally Targa Florio
21/06/2015 - Rally Lana Storico
26/07/2015 - Rally Due Valli Historic
30/08/2015 - Rally Alpi Orientali Historic
20/09/2015 - Rally Elba Storico