Zenith
Zenith automatic calibre 2542 PC
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Description
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01Technical details
02The watch and its history
Before the El Primero became an icon, Zenith was already producing refined automatic wristwatches with in-house movements.
03About this example
This 34.5 mm example features distinctive Breguet-style numerals and the Zenith 2542 PC automatic calibre in classic, restrained proportions.
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About Zenith
Zenith traces its origins to 1865 in Le Locle. Renowned for in-house movements, the brand later introduced its high-frequency El Primero chronograph in 1969.
Zenith was founded in Le Locle by Georges Favre-Jacot in 1865. Its El Primero of 1969 was one of the first integrated automatic chronograph movements, operating at 36,000 vibrations per hour. During the quartz crisis, watchmaker Charles Vermot preserved plans and production tools, helping the calibre survive. The 2542 PC in this watch belongs to Zenith's earlier automatic tradition.
