{"product_id":"zenith-el-primero-covergirl-chronograph-ref-a3818-w3545","title":"Zenith El-Primero Covergirl Chronograph ref. A3818","description":"\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"125\"\u003eZenith was founded in 1865 in Le Locle, Switzerland, by Georges Favre-Jacot—who was just 22 years old at the time. His vision was revolutionary: he sought to unite all aspects of watchmaking under one roof, creating one of the very first true manufacture-style factories. This integrated approach enabled Zenith to maintain exceptional precision and quality control, forming the foundation of the brand’s enduring reputation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"125\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"552\"\u003eFrom its earliest days, Zenith focused on precision timekeeping, earning countless observatory chronometry prizes throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Accuracy, durability, and innovation quickly became hallmarks of the brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"552\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"794\"\u003eIn 1969, Zenith made history with the introduction of the El Primero—the world’s first fully integrated automatic chronograph movement. Beating at a high frequency, it remains one of the greatest mechanical chronograph calibers ever made and was even used by other prestigious manufacturers, including Rolex in the Daytona.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"794\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1119\"\u003eThe Zenith El Primero Chronograph we’re offering here is the legendary “Covergirl,” named for its appearance on the cover of \u003cem data-renderer-mark=\"true\"\u003eZenith: Swiss Watch Manufacture Since 1865\u003c\/em\u003e by Manfred Rössler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1119\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1308\"\u003eThe reference A3818 shares the tonneau-shaped case of the celebrated A384 and A385 but stands apart with its striking sunburst blue dial and exotic chapter ring—an eye-catching combination that truly leaps off the wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1308\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1530\"\u003ePowered by the iconic Calibre 3019 El Primero, this example is one of the rarest and most desirable Zenith executions of the 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1530\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1663\"\u003eThe dial features a vivid blue soleil finish, a telemeter inner scale, crisp white printed text with oversized serifs, recessed sub-dials, a date window at 5 o’clock, and the signature red paddle-style chronograph hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1663\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1884\"\u003eThis “Covergirl” also retains its original and rare Gay Frères ladder bracelet with ZKM-marked end links, all in fine condition. The watch has been fully serviced by our watchmaker and is running perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1884\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2092\"\u003eMeet Your Next Wrist-Sized Covergirl , get in touch !\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2092\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2147\"\u003e\u003cem data-renderer-mark=\"true\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2164\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ak-ul\" data-indent-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2168\"\u003eZenith reference A3818 “covergirl “ chronograph\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2220\"\u003eSteel 38mm case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2239\"\u003eSerial 905dxxx dating to 1970s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2273\"\u003eBlue soleil finished dial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2302\"\u003eOriginal Gay Frères Ladder bracelet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2341\"\u003eZenith El Primero automatic movement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2381\"\u003eFully serviced by our watchmaker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2417\"\u003eOne-year mechanical warranty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Zenith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53628265103690,"sku":"W-3545","price":19900.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0025\/2329\/9889\/files\/W-3545ZenithElPrimeroCovergirlchronographrefA3818_380_1x1_931c2880-3c1e-49d1-aa21-087738a1a575.jpg?v=1766136624","url":"https:\/\/bulangandsons.org\/products\/zenith-el-primero-covergirl-chronograph-ref-a3818-w3545","provider":"bulangandsons-backend","version":"1.0","type":"link"}