{"product_id":"zenith-el-primero-chronograph-02-0501-400","title":"Zenith El Primero Chronograph Black Dial 02.0501.400\/24.M501","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"829\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"73\"\u003eZenith El Primero Chronograph Black Dial Ref. 02.0501.400\/24.M501\u003c\/strong\u003e is a classic \u003cem data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"99\"\u003eEl Primero\u003c\/em\u003e-powered chronograph that embodies the Swiss brand’s rich chronograph heritage in a refined, wearable package. Housed in a \u003cstrong data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"252\"\u003e38 mm stainless steel case\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"286\"\u003esmooth, polished bezel\u003c\/strong\u003e and fitted to a matching steel bracelet with a butterfly clasp, the watch strikes a balance between sporting presence and everyday elegance. Its \u003cstrong data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"446\"\u003eblack dial\u003c\/strong\u003e features crisp \u003cstrong data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"520\"\u003eluminous silver-tone hands and applied Arabic numerals\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with a practical \u003cstrong data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"560\"\u003edate window\u003c\/strong\u003e between 4 and 5 o’clock, giving the face clean symmetry and strong legibility under all lighting conditions. The sapphire crystal protects the dial while maintaining a sleek profile that wears comfortably across a range of wrists. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003eUnderneath the classic exterior beats Zenith’s \u003cstrong data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"911\"\u003eautomatic El Primero movement\u003c\/strong\u003e—a high-frequency chronograph calibre with a long legacy as one of the first automatic chronograph movements in horological history. This reliable calibre drives the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1102\"\u003echronograph functions\u003c\/strong\u003e alongside hours, minutes, and seconds, offering both precision and smooth performance that enthusiasts appreciate in a mechanical chronograph. The exhibition caseback (on many examples) lets you admire the movement’s finishing and rhythmic high-beat action, while the robust steel construction and sapphire crystal make it suited for both formal and casual settings alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInformation:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReference: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e02.0501.400\/24.M501\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBracelet: Stainless Steel Bracelet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCase: 38mm - Stainless Steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMovement: El Primero 400 - Automatic - Serviced by Zenith in 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFunctions: HMS, Date, Chronograph\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBox and Papers: No box or papers - watch only\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrystal: Sapphire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBracelet size: 7.25\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCase has light micro wear that is mostly on the top side of lugs. Bracelet has light wear with nothing notable. Dial, hands, and crystal have no wear. Serviced by Zenith in 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Zenith\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZenith\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas founded in 1865 by Georges Favre-Jacot in Le Locle, Switzerland, and is celebrated as one of the first watch manufactures to fully integrate every aspect of production under one roof. This groundbreaking approach laid the foundation for over a century of innovation and precision. Zenith’s most iconic achievement came in 1969 with the launch of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEl Primero\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the world’s first automatic chronograph movements—and still one of the most accurate, beating at an impressive 36,000 vibrations per hour. This movement would go on to power legendary models and even find its way into watches by other major Swiss brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZenith’s current lineup honors its legacy while embracing modernity. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChronomaster\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eseries continues to showcase the high-frequency prowess of the El Primero, offering split-second accuracy and open-heart dial designs. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDefy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecollection pushes the brand into futuristic territory with skeletonized dials, cutting-edge materials, and innovative escapements. Meanwhile, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eline draws on Zenith’s history of aviation timepieces, featuring oversized crowns and vintage-inspired aesthetics. Known for its relentless pursuit of precision and its role in shaping the future of Swiss watchmaking,  Zenith remains popular amongst collectors who value performance, heritage, and technical artistry in equal measure.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pre-Owned","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47535837216988,"sku":"250698","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0518\/0214\/4926\/files\/ZenithElPrimeroChronographBlackDial02.0501.400_24.M501.jpg?v=1770317178","url":"https:\/\/blacklistwatchestrendy.com\/products\/zenith-el-primero-chronograph-02-0501-400","provider":"Belmont Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}