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1990s Zenith De Luca El Primero
Reference
02.1310.400
Diameter
40 mm
Condition
Fair
Box/Papers
None
A De Luca with a stunning panda dial, a diving case with a rotating bezel, and the El Primero 400 automatic movement.
Overview
The De Lucas were a special edition of the El Primero produced between 1988 and 1996 in both panda and reverse panda dial configurations. The design was inspired by the chief Italian import agent for Zenith at the time, who went by the nickname “De Luca”. Only 6,500 pieces were made and spread out across 4 versions, each of which seemed to inch closer and closer to the look of the Rolex Daytona. These watches have now become a cult classic amongst Zenith enthusiasts and one even showed up recently in Zenith’s “Icons” section of their online shop.
Specifications
Brand:
Zenith
Model:
De Luca El Primero
Reference:
02.1310.400
Year:
1990s
Case Number:
n/a
Case Material:
Stainless steel
Diameter:
40 mm
Lug Width:
20 mm
Thickness:
13.5 mm
Lug-to-Lug:
46.3 mm
Dial:
White
Lume:
Tritium
Crystal:
Mineral glass
Movement:
Automatic
Caliber:
El Primero 400
Bracelet/Strap:
Zenith stainless steel bracelet
Max Wrist Size:
6.875in (11 links)
Hand model has a wrist size of 6.1 in
Condition
Fair
:
Case has many scratches and nicks. Lugs may show signs of moderate polishing with worn edges. Dial and hands may have noticeable stains or marks. Lume may be damaged or show significant discoloration.
Case: The case shows normal signs of wear for a piece that has been actively worn over its 25-year life. The bezel also shows signs of wear with a few scratches and nicks throughout. The engravings on the case back remain clear and sharp.
Dial, Hands, & Crystal: The porcelain white dial is in great condition with evenly-aged tritium hour markers. The tritium hands have aged to a lighter shade. The mineral crystal is clean and flawless.
Bracelet/Strap: The bracelet is in great condition with a few hairlines and small nicks.
Performance
Functions: All functions including the crown-winding, time-setting, date-setting, and chronograph start/stop/reset are working as expected.
Service History: The watch just underwent a full movement service from Fine Swiss Watch Repair in Chicago that was completed on 5/24 and includes a 1-year warranty.
What’s Included
What’s Included
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Watch
Zenith De Luca El Primero on a stainless steel bracelet.
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Box/Papers
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Extras
Service record from Fine Swiss Watch Repair dated May 2022.
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Timegrapher Readings
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