Arguably one of the most famous chronograph makers in all of horology, Zenith is best-known for their El Primero automatic chronograph movement. From its status as one of the first automatic chronograph movements ever made (depending on who you ask) and the base movement to feature within the second-generation Rolex Daytona, the El Primero is certainly a modern-day icon. Launched in 1969, its incredible hi-beat rate, amazing accuracy and technical prowess ensured that any watch it was inside was one of the best chronographs money could buy. Offered here we have the Zenith Chronomaster El Primero C.01 Collective Edition ref. 03.2152.4061/80.R825. Launched in 2019 as a limited edition collaboration with the Silicon Valley-based watch club of just 50 pieces, the C.01 combines the Chronomaster’s impressive horological heritage with the C.01 Collective’s tech-inspired aesthetic through its clean silver and white dial, designed to emulate the clean user interfaces that have become a signature aspect of modern tech. Powered by the ever-reliable El Primero movement and housed within the Chronomaster’s timeless 38mm stainless steel case, the C.01 is a wonderful combination of new with old.

Watch is in excellent overall condition. Case shows minor signs of wear, with some visible scratches and marks. They are visible primarily on the polished bezel, lugs and on the backside of the case.

Combining horology with a tech-inspired influencer driven by C.01 Collective's origins in Silicon Valley, the Chronomaster C.01 is aesthetically unique and impressively understated in equal measure.