Hidden Gems | Zenith Defy El Primero 21

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Hidden Gems | Zenith Defy El Primero 21 | Crown & Caliber

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The Zenith El Primero (depending on who you ask) was the first automatic chronograph movement, so that alone is not so much of a hidden gem. But what Zenith continues to do with that spirit of innovation and forward-thinking mentality makes the Defy El Primmer 21 wroth taking a closer look at.
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@Hardjoe888 10 ай бұрын

So sad to not have more videos like this one from Time & Tide. Always informative and good at giving the viewers context to the model and brand, I miss your efforts. Why the hiatus? Consider coming back and making content, please. Take care.

@erichrobb9950 2 жыл бұрын

Zenith finally getting some recognition

@CrownandCaliber 2 жыл бұрын

and they certainly deserve that recognition - Mark

@kowzter 2 жыл бұрын

Great episode! Love Zenith 👍

@Referencez 2 жыл бұрын

One of the most insane watches of our time. Magnificent episode yet again!

@CrownandCaliber 2 жыл бұрын

If you ever get a chance to see it move in person, just WOW -Mark

@boyraceruk 2 жыл бұрын

I love these because I learn something every time I watch one.

@CrownandCaliber 2 жыл бұрын

That is what I like to read, part of the fun of this hobby is learning about the details of the history and mechanics. -Mark

@UGA.D 2 жыл бұрын

That's an absolute monster of a movement.

@revmatchtv 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been fascinated by this watch for a long time now. Great video. One day I’ll have to pick one up!

@rfgf72 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video: content and length. More on IWC, Oris, etc.

@CrownandCaliber 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, defiantly need to get another IWC in the mix and wearing my Oris as I think about that one too. -Mark

@tab3Gator 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the excellent content!

@waterfordrs22 Жыл бұрын

I was under the impression Zenith had already been under new ownership for several years. They were bought by an American manufacture of TV sets that by coincidence went by the same name. They wanted to jump into the quartz watch market that was about to blow up. In the mid 70’s, management told Vermot to take everything associated with the manufacture of the El Primero to the dumpster. They had no intention of selling off the tooling and drawings. Damned good thing Vermot had the keys to that unheard building he contributed to saving both Zenith and Rolex.

@watchreviews4k 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting video. Enjoyed it. keep up the good work on your channel. Regards, #WR4K

@CrownandCaliber 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you I really appreciate it! -Mark

@lancehatch4475 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the history lesson. Love this kind of content.

@CrownandCaliber 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! -Mark

@CristianoCritico 2 жыл бұрын

Well, just got my own Defy El Primero!

@watchsixto 2 жыл бұрын

Zenith El Primero is a stunning watch

@PJM16 2 жыл бұрын

This was a good video, definitely enjoying Hidden Gems, but could somebody please tell me where Nathan went?

@stephen9609 2 жыл бұрын

left the company months ago. I asked where he was and someone mentioned he chose to leave

@PJM16 2 жыл бұрын

@@stephen9609 thanks for answering! That stinks. I really liked him a lot. I hope he pops up somewhere else.

@PregoGB135 2 жыл бұрын

Spectacular! By the way, how did rolex use the movement?

@miazoi7891 2 жыл бұрын

It was the original Rolex Daytona movement.

@CrownandCaliber 2 жыл бұрын

It was the first automatic Daytona movement. It was used in all Daytona models from 1988-2000. After that they introduced an in house movement. -Mark

@tomnewham1269 2 жыл бұрын

Yet people trip over themselves to buy a Daytona. Thank god that engineer had the foresight to hide the tooling and drawings in the ceiling.

@CrownandCaliber 2 жыл бұрын

also makes for one of the great stories in modern watchmaking -Mark

@jolness1 2 жыл бұрын

Isn't the 360,000vph portion from fellow stablemate Tag Heuer?

@CrownandCaliber 2 жыл бұрын

They made it first in small quantities, Zenith perfected it. At least that is my 2 cents -Mark

@jolness1 2 жыл бұрын

@@CrownandCaliber ahh! Very cool. I think the flying seconds hand for the chrono is stunning. No surprise zenith was able to really make it shine. Glad to see them getting more recognition(at least from what I can tell). A great brand with such a rich history

@japd7897 2 жыл бұрын

It would be great to see the watch model in the thumbnail, rather than that guy.

@nomomomo5422 2 жыл бұрын

I BOUGHT THIS AND. L-O-V-E. IT !!!!!

@CrownandCaliber 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly do you just watch that chronograph escapement run and stare in awe -Mark

@nomomomo5422 2 жыл бұрын

@@CrownandCaliber Honestly it was the unusual styling. The little turbo fans and overall design just looked intriguing. With so many watches that all look similar, this one stands out big time and I HAD TO HAVE IT! In my collection, I also have the ZENITH Defy El Primero 21 - Singapore Edition (1of20) and it was love at first sight too.