El Primero Port Royal
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Port Royal!
In 1969, Zenith launched the "El Primero", the first automatic chronograph caliber. The designation 3019PHC was chosen as the caliber name. The 30 stands for the 30mm diameter of the movement, 1 is the chronological number of the calibers with the same diameter, and 9 designates the chronograph. The three letters stand for P=Power, H=Hour & C=Calendar. In the movements with the PHF designation and moon phase, the F most likely stands for "Full" (full calendar).
After Zenith-Movao discontinued production of the El Primero in 1975 due to the quartz crisis, it took almost 9 years until production resumed in 1984. In the meantime, the remaining El Primero movements were sold or used in small special editions.
Today we can present such a special edition to you - the Zenith "Port Royal". Released in 1983 with the base reference 30.0150.418 for the models in 18K yellow gold, 210 pieces were made in 18K with a leather strap, as well as only 75 pieces with a matching yellow gold bracelet. The version with the yellow gold bracelet was made between 1985-1988 under the reference 60.0160.418.
Our Zenith presents itself in excellent, almost mint condition. The case has only slight signs of wear. There are no scratches or similar. The hallmarks on the case flank are still visible, as is the reference engraving at 6 o'clock.
The sandblasted and silvered dial is in excellent condition, as are the hands.
Inside ticks the famous, first El Primero 3019 PHF with 36,000 vibrations per hour, date, month, and day of the week display as well as moon phase.
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Specifications
- Serial number
- N.E.
- Year
- approx. 1985
- Case
- 18k Yellow Gold
- Strap
- 18k Yellow Gold
- Crystal
- Sapphire crystal
- Diameter
- 41 mm
- Dial
- Silver
- Orig. papers
- No / AoT warranty
- Orig. box
- No / AoT box
- Caliber
- 3019 PHF, Automatic
- Warranty
- 1 year
- Condition
- Excellent
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