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I had this too.....

Hi Bruno,

This is definately something to tresure.

This El-primero,you can call it my first entry to this sophisticated world of watches.Recalling it,something like 7 years ago,when i was about to make a purchase of Tag-Heur Caliber 36,which carried this mechanism.At that juncture,both my friends which are brothers planned to have the Tag-heur in black and white.Therefore,without hesistation,i offered one of them to get the white one which i was supposed to have.These two brothers ended with one black and one white dial,made them a happy one pair.

I was in dilema after had losen the white one,did some research found out that El-primero are from Zenith,therefore pursuit the hunting for some worth while possession.When i first saw this piece,straight away i had fallen for it.It stayed with me for more than 5 years,during this 5 years,many many wonderfull stories and memories i had with it.I still recalling a VIP during a dinner had asked me to hand over the watch in order for him to appreciate.After his close observation on the watch,when he returned the watch to me,he asked me one question,something like this "Do i need to pay for USD$20,000.00 for this watch?".I laughed the whole night long.In my little mind,i did the right thing by buying this watch.LOLOLOL......

After afew years,my good friend was going for retirement after much thinking,i sent my watch for servicing,replacing the strap and polishing.The day before he retired i passed him this watch as a gift of friendship.

That's my story and memory of this beautifull Zenith El-Primero.

Bruno!Thanks for sharing and most importantly bring me back all the beautifull thoughts of this adorable watch i once had.

Thanks again.

BHK9