![]() ![]() In fact, some parts are still interchangeable, which makes it a relatively cheap and fast movement to have serviced or repaired. The Zenith El Primero Chronomaster The Rolling Stones reference 03.2048.4061/77.C496 features one of the direct descendants of the original El Primero movement. So, this watch is mainly interesting for those who love The Rolling Stones or who are in love with the Zenith design so much that they don’t mind the connection. The others were a consortium that created the Chronomatic movement (including Heuer, Dubois Dépraz, Hamilton-Buren, and Breitling) and Seiko with their 6139 movement. You have to know that Zenith was among the first to develop and manufacture an automatic chronograph movement. It all comes down to the fact that the Rolling Stones are an iconic rock band like Zenith is an iconic watch manufacture. The reason why Zenith connected to The Rolling Stones is not that ‘deep’ as some people might expect. Obviously, this was something from the magic hat that marketing guru Jean-Claude Biver (head of watches at LVMH) is wearing. At the time of introduction, everyone wondered about the connection between the Rolling Stones and Zenith. The famous iconic red tongue that is on so many t-shirts, posters, albums, is now also on a watch. In 2014, Zenith introduced a watch that was linked to the famous Rolling Stones. It does not store any personal data.In 2014, Zenith introduced a watch that was linked to the famous Rolling Stones. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". ![]() The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. And when the lights finally dimmed and the first few chords of “Jumpin’ Jack Flash” filled my ears, I gave my husband that “told you so” look and steeled myself for a phone-in. Understand that in someone else’s hands, all this iconography could easily have resulted in overindulgence, but I will attest that the watch is tastefully executed and it’s a fun tribute to a once-in-a-century band.Īpparently, it’s packaged in a Stones-inspired, red-lined presentation box, but I’ve not yet seen it.Īfter a Hennessy-inspired drink or two, we made our way to our seats, which were not far from the stage. The strap is black rubber with Barenia calfskin lining, which is embossed with the “tongue” logo and the Union Jack. The hands on the mostly black dial are meant to echo the shape of the fret board on the Fender Telecaster guitar played by Richards, while the snailed finish of the minute circle, as well as the 30-minute and 12-hour counters at 3 and 6 o’clock respectively, are designed to recall the grooves on a vinyl record. ![]() Zenith El Primero Chronomaster 1969 Tribute to The Rolling Stones The see-through case back, in addition to showing the movement, also frames the engraving of the famous Stones’ “red tongue” logo and “The Rolling Stones Edition” inscription. This watch from the “Open” line features an exhibition window around 11 o’clock for a snapshot view of the El Primero 4061 chronograph movement. ![]() A close look at the Zenith El Primero opening in the plate through to the regulator ![]()
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