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In comparison to the original El Primero, the
new Striking 10th has been improved and optimized
enabling greater acceleration in the
movement. Driven by the El Primero 4052
B automatic calibre, the El Primero Striking
10th chronograph comes in a choice of a limited
edition (500 units) 18-carat rose gold or
stainless steel 42 mm case. The heart of the
El Primero beats at 36,000 vibrations per hour
and the hands make ten jumps per second, a
particularly stunning technical feat.
A silver sunray-brushed dial features circular
satin-brushed zones for the rose gold version.
Both the stainless steel model and rose gold
model also feature three counters. For the
stainless steel version, these come in subtle
shades of blue and grey, while the rose gold
version features three anthracite counters.
The faceted hands and hour-markers coated
with Superluminova are rhodium-plated on
steel models and gold-plated on the rose gold
references. The distinctive 1/10th of a second
indication is clearly marked off by the dedicated
chronograph hand. The movement is
also elegantly finished with an oscillating
weight decorated with a Côtes de Genève pattern.
Exuding exclusivity and power, the El Primero
Striking 10th is for those of the same nature,
the perceptive few who appreciate the
past while looking toward the future. With a
timeless, attention-to-detail design and substance
unlike any other, this new El Primero
is a worthy addition to a famed heritage.
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3Left:
Awards the
El-Primero has
collected over
the years
6 From Top:
The El-Primero
Stricking 1969
6Bottom:
The original
El-Primero
movement &
movement
assembling at
the Factory