[Popular model of Zenith]
Shohei Miura also wore it in the drama Hakozume! Zenith Chronomaster El Primero Open!
【Your worries】
・Do you want a watch that is hard to wear with other people from the famous Swiss luxury watch brands that celebrities use?
・Don't you want a luxury Swiss watch that can be purchased with a budget of 500,000 yen to 600,000 yen and that goes well with a suit or jacket style?
・Do you want a high-performance chronograph model equipped with El Primero from a long-established Swiss luxury watch brand with a deep history?
There are times when we are fascinated by items worn by celebrities in dramas and SNS. When you actually want it and start researching it, the item you want is sold out and you can't easily get it, and you may sigh!
A watch is one such item.
Whether it's the brand or the name of the product, researching on the Internet or actually visiting a watch store, time goes by in the blink of an eye. .
Today is recommended for you!
We would like to introduce the El Primero Chronomaster Open, a popular model worn by Shohei Miura in the drama "Hakodume" from the prestigious Swiss luxury watch brand Zenith, which is often used by celebrities.
El Primero Chronomaster Open Ref. 03.2040.4061/21. M2040
Shohei Miura also wore it in the drama Hakozume! 5 Charms of El Primero Chronomaster Open!
As a Swiss luxury watch brand, Zenith, with its outstanding technical capabilities, unique design, and historical depth, continues to be loved not only by watch lovers around the world, but also by celebrities and celebrities in Japan. Brand.
1. Featured actor now! The Chronomaster that shines on Shohei Miura's wrist is now open!
In the NTV Wednesday drama "Hakodume ~ Tatakau! Koban Joshi (broadcast date: July 7-September 15, 2021)", which attracted a lot of attention because actor Shohei Miura appeared, El Primero Crono It is still fresh in our memory that the Master Open was worn on Mr. Miura's left wrist.
At our shop, this is a model that has received inquiries from customers asking, "Do you know the watch worn by Shohei Miura in the drama?"
In addition to the Chronomaster Open, other Zenith timepieces were featured in this work, but among them, the El Primero Chronomaster Open is a very popular model .
Zenith watches are a brand that has been loved by celebrities and celebrities who are active in the industry, such as actors Shosuke Tanihara, Kei Tanaka, and Satoshi Ohno of the singer group Arash!
I want a watch worn by celebrities and celebrities! This is a recommended model for those of you who are thinking about it.
There is no doubt that it will be one of the most talked about in business and private.
2. The captivating El Primero with the number one name
Do you know the meaning of the word El Primero ?
"El Primero" is derived from the Esperanto language , which is said to boast over one million users worldwide, and means "number one" or "first."
Esperanto was announced in Poland in 1887 as an international lingua franca, and is currently attracting a lot of attention from people who want to try a new language study during the coronavirus pandemic.
The El Primero, the world's first self-winding chronograph movement , released by Zenith to the world in 1969, was named the world's number one universal language in the sense that it shook the watch industry around the world. It is a masterpiece movement suitable for
Despite being a movement about 50 years ago, the first El Primero is an ultra-high-performance, mass-produced self-winding high-beat movement with an astonishing frequency of 36000/h that enables measurement in just 0.1 seconds !
Advanced technology is a prerequisite for manufacturing robust, high-precision high-beat movements.
Zenith's outstanding technological prowess is the world's highest acclaimed caliber as an excellent movement that adopts a column wheel chronograph mechanism and not only has a chronograph function, but also has a power reserve function of up to about 50 hours. is one of
Rolex's Daytona (16520) , which reigns as the king of Swiss luxury watch manufacturers, and the Luminor Chronograph (PAM00072) of Italian luxury watch brand Panerai, which is famous for its military watches, are equipped with the famous El Primero. I'm here.
Both models have already been discontinued , but the Cal. Together with El Primero, it goes without saying that she is still famous as a popular model all over the world .
Officine Panerai Luminor Chronograph Ref. PAM00072
3. Fragile? ! El Primero continues to evolve
Nowadays, as one of the added value of high-end watch makers, it has become mainstream to manufacture watch parts one by one in-house. mainstream!
Source: Zenith official website
Zenith is a movement supplier that boasts the same outstanding technology as the prestigious Swiss luxury watch manufacturer Jaeger-LeCoultre. have been supplying
Above all, the Cal. The El Primero 4061 is a masterpiece movement that has improved the original El Primero and has increased its maturity!
Conventional self-winding high-beat movements had the disadvantage that large parts such as the gun wheel and pallet were easily subject to load during operation.
Zenith has succeeded in improving robustness and durability more than ever by adopting silicon materials that do not require lubrication as a component material that is as stress-free as possible .
If you search the Internet, you will see the keyword "El Primero fragile" , but the Zenith movement is impeccable in terms of robustness, durability, precision and functionality .
Possible causes include failure due to incorrect operation .
Many models of ordinary wristwatches adjust the date on the first step and the time on the second step, but in many El Primero models, the crown operation adjusts the time on the first step and the date on the second step. It is
When using a watch equipped with an El Primero movement for the first time, it is recommended that you check the operation method in advance before using it regularly .
By the way, don't worry, the model I'm introducing today doesn't have a date function!
Of course, it's a mechanical watch, so no matter how good it is, don't treat it roughly.
Source: Zenith official website
4. Hero of Zenith! Warm anecdote of Mr. Charles Vermot!
At Zenith, there is a key figure in the story of the El Primero.
The El Primero, which has been touted as a masterpiece movement for a long time, has a success story that can be read from its birth, decline, and rebirth.
The secret story of El Primero is sure to inspire watch lovers around the world.
In 1969, SEIKO announced the quartz watch Astron, and watch brands around the world have a history of facing the crisis of the survival of mechanical watches in their respective positions.
Even Zenith, a well-established brand with reliable technology, stopped manufacturing the El Primero in 1975!
Mr. Charles Velmo , an engineer, was instructed to destroy all materials, parts, tools, etc. related to the design of El Primero in hopes of reinventing El Primero. is hidden in the attic of the workshop so that no one can find it.
It is no exaggeration to say that the El Primero, a masterpiece movement, has survived today thanks to this covert operation. El Primero's spectacular revival can be described as a page in history honoring Charles Vermot as a hero .
5. Enjoy! Chronomaster Open 4 points!
[1] Dial open parts
The El Primero movement installed in the Chronomaster Open is a Cal. El Primero 4061 !
The mechanical details of the 4th gear, balance, and escapement can be seen through the window at the 9:00 to 11:00 position on the dial, making this a highly recommended timepiece.
[2] Sunburst dial that emphasizes understated elegance
The dial is extremely thin, and the delicate lines that spread radially are sunray decorations (commonly known as sunburst) that control the texture and color of the dial by reflecting light! It is a luxurious finish that you can enjoy not only the mechanical side but also the beauty.
[ 3 ] A sense of size with a strong presence on the arm
The large size of 42mm allows the wrist to combine elegance and masculinity. Enjoy the unique taste of Zenith, which has a strong presence!
[4] Satisfactory chronograph x power reserve x waterproof performance!
An excellent model equipped with a convenient and cool chronograph function and a power reserve function of up to about 50 hours .
Not only that, but the waterproofness is 100M waterproof function that can withstand heavy rain! The CHRONO MASTER OPEN is a timepiece with lots of happy points for you.
【summary】
How was it?
Since its founding in 1865, Zenith has continued to run under the concept of "manufacturing the finest, most accurate, most reliable and perfect wristwatches".
As a manufacturer brand that has continued to supply excellent movements to prestigious brands such as Rolex, Panerai, and Hublot, it is a reliable brand that still supplies its own movements to other brands.
In 2000, as a subsidiary of LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy) , the vision of CEO Junk Lord Biver, who realized the reconstruction of Hublot, was realized.・It's been 4 years since we welcomed Mr. Tornare !
Pioneering challenges that preserve Zenith's tradition continue.
More than 600 movements have been developed so far, and the number of patents is 300 !
Keep an eye on the spirit of engineers who continue to challenge precision and durable high-beat movements.
The quest for outstanding technical capabilities unique to a talented group is suitable for the Empesto word "number one" included in El Primero.
The iconic Zenith stars scattered throughout the timepiece are sure to take you to new frontiers as a special timepiece that shines remarkably like a first-magnitude star in the night sky!
Would you like to sublimate yourself to fully enjoy the charm of El Primero?
If you're interested, check it out now! ! Click here for details.
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[Reference materials]
"ZENITH official website"
https://www.zenith-watches.com/ja_jp
【source】
"ZENITH official website"
https://www.zenith-watches.com/ja_jp