Zenith El Primero Pilot Sub Sea Ref. 01-0190-415 For sale is a pure tool watch that speaks for Zenith’s accomplishments during its golden age. This is a brand that needs no introduction as it enjoys wide acclaim within the vintage watch community, namely for the mighty “El Primero” movement. With its oversized case and original bracelet, coupled with a luminous matte black dial and handset, this is an unmistakably 1970’s chronograph in its styling, as it captures all the free spirit of adventure and ruggedness in a package that’s pleasing to the eye. Please read the condition report carefully and refer to the high-resolution pictures to help you assess the overall condition of the watch.
MODEL / REFERENCE: Zenith Pilot “Sub Sea” reference 01-190-415.
DIAL+HANDS: The matte black dial is amazingly preserved and retains a sharp imprint all the way to the rehaut tachymeter scale. The three sunken subdials are also clean and crisp. The whole surface has gently aged, developing an inconspicuous and uniform patina. The Tritium coated handset is in very good aesthetic condition and correct to this reference. The lume material has aged to acquire an attractive beige tone. The painted hour markers still retain their original luminous mass and match the handset’s color tone.
CRYSTAL: The flat, mineral crystal is clean and correct.
CASE: The cushion-shaped stainless steel case measures 44mm in diameter. Despite its big dimensions, it sits comfortably on the wrist and ensures a great presence, which is further accentuated by a sleek, bidirectional Bakelite bezel. The case appears unpolished as it maintains a strong profile with sharp bevels along the sides and unaltered brushed finish. It displays minimal signs of wear for its age, commensurate with careful wear. The original bezel insert shows signs of use, mainly between 6 and 10 o’clock. It also displays a small crack near the 11 o’clock mark.
CASE BACK: The stainless steel, screw-down case back has six opening notches and displays a very legible engraving of the reference number, along with various scratches covering the matte-finished center and polished flange. The inner side is clean and bears the period-correct nomenclature, including the reference number and the EPSA hallmark.
CROWN + PUSHERS: The correct winding crown bears the brand’s signature and operates flawlessly, all the way to quick setting the date function. The pump chronograph pushers work correctly, starting, stopping and resetting with crisp feedback.
MOVEMENT: Powered by the inhouse Zenith El Primero Cal.400, this self-winding movement features beats at an impressive rate of 36000 vibrations per hour. It offers a Tri-Compax display, featuring constant running seconds at 9 o’clock, a 30-minute recorder at 3 o’clock and a 12-hour totalizer at 6 o’clock. The movement also allows a quick-set date function at 12 o’clock. The numbered calibre is in excellent mechanical condition, keeping good time, with all functions working as intended.
BRACELET: The original stainless-steel bracelet comes with straight 22mm end links. Other than its good condition, it displays some scratches that extend to the signed folding clasp.
ACCESSORIES: Saffiano Leather Watch Roll.
WARRANTY: We guarantee the authenticity of the watch. We also provide 12 months guarantee for the correct function of this timepiece. All guarantees are subject to the General Terms and conditions. Please feel free to ask questions, we will be glad to answer. Personal or virtual viewing is available by appointment.
5,400 CHF
We guarantee the authenticy and the function of the watch
In case the watch should not be as described and pictured, you have the right to return it to us and we will issue a full refund
We provide safe transaction and shipping
We guarantee the authenticy and the function of the watch *
In case the watch should not be as described and pictured, you have the right to return it to us and we will issue a full refund *
We provide safe transaction and shipping limited to the amount paid by the buyer.
* pleaese refer to the warranty and returns policy, as well as to the General Terms and Conditions.
Our business is built on your trust. We guarantee all our timepiece are authentic and as described / pictured or you will receive a full refund.
We guarantee the functionality of our watches. Please refer to the guarantee period stated in each product description. All guarantees are subject to the General Terms and Conditions (GTC)
Excluded from the warranty for defects are the accuracy, waterproof / water resistance, wear of the wristband and general wear and tear, scratches on the wristband or case, and damage to the glass / crystal.
CHRONOSCOPE is not liable for defects to the products caused by improper handling by the buyer or any third parties, as well as for general wear and tear.
The warranty for defects is null and void if the customer or a third-party attempt to repair the products themselves, unless prior specific written agreements have been made with CHRONOSCOPE
The compensation for the violation of contractual obligations by CHRONOSCOPE is limited to the amount paid by the buyer.
Due to the nature of vintage timepieces, all watches are sold as is. We will accurately describe the current condition and working order of all watches we sell to the best of our ability. Given that vintage watches are antique collector items, we do not provide any guarantee on movement accuracy, water-proofing or any other mechanical guarantee unless it is mentioned in the product description.
We check all watches when listing the watch for sales, and again before shipping. In rare cases, shipping can cause the movement problems. Therfore, please check all functions of the watch upon receipt. Should you find any issues, please notifiy us by email without dealy.
In the unlikely case you should not be satisfied with the watch you receive, contact us and we will work towards finding a solution.
We always looking for interesting vintage and contemporary watches and offer fair values. Please send us some pictures & a discription of what you have, and we will be glad to come back to you with an offer.
If you buy a watch from us, we can also offer a trade-in option.
Swiss Vintage Chronographs, for example Omega, Longines, Breitling, Heuer, Leonidas, Angelus, Excelsior Park, Zenith, Wakmann, Wittnauer but also other lesser known Swiss brands.
Swiss Vintage Watches: for example dives watches of various brands, but also dress watches in steel or gold
Contemporary Swiss Watches such as Rolex, Tudor, Omega, Zenith etc.
Quartz watches only from Rolex, Tudor, Omega, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piquet, IWC Vacheron Constatin and other High-End Swiss brands
Digital watches, only from Omega, Girard Perregaux and a few other High-End Swiss Brands
Ladies watches
Pocket watches
Japanese watches (not that they are not good, but i dont have much knowledge there)
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We guarantee the authenticy and the function of the watch *
* pleaese refer to the warranty and returns policy, as well as to the General Terms and Conditions.
In case the watch should not be as described and pictured, you have the right to return it to us and we will issue a full refund *
* pleaese refer to the warranty and returns policy, as well as to the General Terms and Conditions.
We provide safe transaction and shipping.
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