Zenith El Primero G381 automatic chronograph wristwatch in 18k gold
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1970
The timepiece is crafted from 18k gold, featuring a 38 mm case with a brushed bezel, large chronograph pushers, and an original crown adorned with the Zenith star.
It is presented on an 18k gold bracelet with a total length of 165 mm. The white dial is a striking two-toned design, incorporating brown subsidiary registers and an inner scale graduated from 0-100, contrasted by a white tachymeter scale. It features a distinct red paddle-style chronograph hand. Powering the watch is the legendary Calibre 3019PHC, one of the first automatic chronograph movements, known for its high-beat frequency of 36,000 vibrations per hour.
This engineering innovation allows for measurement accuracy to one tenth of a second. The watch is defined by its classic facetted lugs and screw-back case, representing an iconic milestone in the history of horology and the foundational era of the El Primero movement range.
Evidence at a glance
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Physical characteristics
- Length
- 165 mm
- Weight
- 111 g
- Material
- 18k gold
- Dimensions
- 38 mm diameter
Technical characteristics
- Caliber
- 3019PHC
- Features
- Chronograph, date, tachymeter
- Movement
- Automatic
- Frequency
- 36,000 vibrations per hour
Design
- Case
- Screw back, facetted lugs, brushed bezel
- Dial
- White with brown registers and inner scale
Identification
- Source note
- Described from a single auction-house listing published on Invaluable (reproduced with Invaluable's permission). Details apply to that one example; other examples of the type may differ, and the listing is supplementary evidence, not authentication.
- Maker named in listing
- Zenith
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.