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Chrono24 Magazine: News and Perspectives From the Watch Industry
Zenith: The Inventor of the Automatic Chronograph
Zenith is one of the most renowned luxury watch manufacturers in the industry, and enjoys a rich history that began in a small workshop in Le Locle, Switzerland. Today, I’m taking you on a journey through Zenith’s lively past, making stops along the way to share some of the brand’s greatest achievements and most popular watches.
El Primero: How Zenith Helped the Rolex Daytona Make Its Mark
When it comes to watches, enthusiasts tend to throw the word “legend” around pretty liberally, but some models, such as the Rolex Daytona, really do deserve the title. Despite the model’s initial difficulties, there are few watches more popular today. Yes, the Daytona’s popularity can be traced to Hollywood star Paul Newman, but it also owes its success to Zenith’s El Primero movement, one of the few calibers to warrant being called a legend in its own right.