Zenith El-primero Jean Louis Etienne Limited Edition Stainless Steel Automatic Watch

Reference Number: 032043405201C496
SKU ID: ZEWT2007

Excellent

Est. Retail Price ₹0

₹675,000

*Inclusive of all taxes, fees and duties, if any

Case Size
43 mm
Condition
Excellent
Original Box
Yes
Papers
No

Ships From: India
Ready To Ship

Why we love it
Zenith built this chronograph to time a tenth of a second by eye, then dedicated this edition to an Arctic world first. The Zenith El Primero Striking 10th ref. 03.2043.4052/01.C496 is the Jean-Louis Etienne edition of 500, commemorating the French explorer's 2010 flight, the first solo balloon crossing of the Arctic Ocean. Etienne worked with Zenith's engineers in Le Locle on the watch's specification.
The El Primero, unveiled in 1969 as the first high-frequency automatic chronograph movement, beats ten times a second, and here Zenith drives the chronograph from the escape wheel. A 100-tooth silicon wheel carries the centre hand once round the dial in ten seconds, so elapsed time reads to the tenth. Zenith gave the edition anthracite counters on a silvered sunray dial, a more restrained face than the 1,969-piece model.
In 2010 La Cote des Montres described that tenth as the smallest division of time measured by a series-produced mechanical calibre. The same year, Antiquorum in New York sold edition No. 1/500, donated by Zenith to a charity sale, for USD 10,000.
Graded Excellent and presented in its original Zenith box, this is a chronograph to wear and to keep: an explorer's edition, a mechanical tenth of a second and one of a 500-piece run, all in one watch.
What's in The Box
Your Zenith El Primero Jean-Louis Etienne Limited Edition Stainless Steel Automatic Watch is delivered with the following inclusions:
- Original Zenith Box
- Luxepolis Certificate of Authenticity
- Luxepolis 2-Year Service Warranty
- Luxepolis Buyback Assurance Certificate
- High-Quality Luxepolis Travel Leather Case
Every timepiece is authenticated and quality-checked, backed by Luxepolis’ 2-Year Service Warranty and dedicated after-sales support, offering discerning collectors lasting peace of mind.
What you need to know
Backed by 12+ years of expertise, every Luxepolis watch is professionally inspected and, where appropriate, serviced, regulated and cleaned before dispatch. This Zenith El Primero Striking 10th Jean-Louis Etienne edition is graded Excellent. In keeping with that grade, its stainless steel case shows very light wear and fine hairline marks.
It is covered by the Luxepolis 2-Year Service Warranty and comes with the Certificate of Authenticity, the Buyback Assurance Certificate, its original Zenith box and the Luxepolis travel leather case.
Provenance
Ownership & Provenance
Every timepiece offered by Luxepolis, including this Zenith El Primero Jean-Louis Etienne Limited Edition, undergoes a rigorous ownership and provenance review before being presented for sale. We verify the seller's identity, review available supporting information and seek to establish lawful and traceable ownership wherever reasonably possible.
Seller transactions are conducted through registered banking channels and are supported by executed agreements, PAN verification, government-issued identification and ownership declarations. Reference and serial details are examined where available, alongside the watch's authentication. As an additional safeguard, Luxepolis screens watches against recognised independent stolen-watch registers and recovery databases. Where available and appropriate, checks may also be conducted through manufacturer-operated stolen-watch or ownership-verification programmes.
Since no single global register records every luxury watch, database screening forms one important part of Luxepolis' broader ownership-verification process.
Founded in 2014, Luxepolis is India's first, oldest and pioneering authenticated pre-owned luxury marketplace. Over the past 12+ years, Luxepolis has authenticated and facilitated the sale of thousands of luxury timepieces, serving collectors across India with uncompromising standards of authentication, provenance and buyer protection.
Trust is the ultimate luxury. Every timepiece is offered with the authentication, ownership review and provenance due diligence required to give discerning collectors confidence, transparency and peace of mind.

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General

Brands
Zenith
Watch Collection
El Primero
Model
ZenithEl Primero Watches
Gender
Men
Reference No.
032043405201C496
sku
ZEWT2007
Original Box
Yes

Case

Case Size
43 mm
Case Material
Stainless Steel
Crystal
Sapphire Crystal
Dial color
White

Movement

Movement Type
Automatic

Bracelet

Bracelet Material
Stainless Steel

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Luxepolis Sustainability Impact

By choosing this certified pre-owned luxury piece on Luxepolis, you're not just making a smart style statement — you're making a sustainable one. Each purchase saves up to 278 kg of carbon emissions and over 3,000 liters of water that would have been used to produce new. Together, we’re giving timeless fashion a second life — beautifully, responsibly

Total Water Saved
36 Million Litres (End-2024)
Total Carbon Emissions Avoided
3,336 Metric Tons (End-2024)

Buy & Sell Zenith Watches in India at Luxepolis

Zenith is a Swiss horological icon whose legacy blends over 150 years of precision innovation with bold design. From pioneering in‑house vertical manufacture in 1865 to introducing the legendary El Primero chronograph in 1969, Zenith continues to define modern chronometry. At Luxepolis, discover pre‑owned certified Zenith watches that marry engineering excellence with collectible allure, now available in India.

Brand Heritage & Innovations

Founded in 1865 by Georges‑Favre Jacot in Le Locle, Zenith was among the first to bring all manufacturing under one roof. In the 1950s, its Calibre 135 won five consecutive Neuchâtel Observatory chronometry prizes. The game‑changing El Primero, launched in January 1969, was the first fully integrated automatic high‑frequency chronograph (36,000 vph). In 2017, the Defy El Primero 21 measured time to 1/100th of a second, while in 2025 Zenith celebrated its 160th anniversary with a reimagined Calibre 135 enhancing power reserve and precision :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}.

HODINKEE: “The El Primero remains one of the most respected automatic chronograph movements in its price range today.”

Vogue Business: “Zenith’s heritage and pursuit of precision stand at the heart of its LVMH vision for innovation.”

Iconic Zenith Collections/Models

Chronomaster
Defy
Pilot
Elite
Icons (vintage certified capsule series)

Detailed Model/Style Highlights

Chronomaster El Primero Original

Key Specs/Details

Case: Stainless steel, ~38–42 mm
Movement: El Primero automatic chronograph, 36,000 vph
Ref. No.: Chronomaster Original re‑editions of 1969 models
Water Resistance: ~100 m

Why It’s Special

GQ: “Neo‑vintage Zenith Daytonas—powered by El Primero—are among the most collectible chronographs today.” :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Defy El Primero 21

Key Specs/Details

Case: Titanium or ceramic, ~44 mm
Movement: Dual escapement chronograph, 50 Hz for 1/100th sec timing, Heuer‑02 derived base
Ref. No.: DEFY El Primero 21
Water Resistance: ~100 m

Why It’s Special

Water‑and‑Wonders 2025 coverage: “Defy El Primero 21 continues Zenith’s high‑frequency tradition with performance beyond timekeeping.” :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Pilot Type 20 / Elite Moonphase

Key Specs/Details

Case: Typically 40‑45 mm, large onion crown
Movement: Elite automatic (Moonphase variant available)
Design: Oversized Arabic numerals, vintage aviation cues

Why It’s Special

Business of Fashion: “Zenith’s Pilot collection reflects its pioneering legacy—only Zenith can legally use ‘Pilot’ on the dial.” :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Buying Guide & Authentication

Reference & Movement Verification: Serial numbers and calibre checks matched to official archives
Chronograph Function Testing: Certified watchmakers test El Primero timing and complications
Condition Grading: Examines case, dial, movement, service history
Packaging & Papers: Boxes, manuals, and warranty cards included where available

Care & Maintenance Tips

Service mechanical chronographs every 4–5 years
Check water-resistance seals annually especially for diving or sports models
Store in dry, stable temperature environment
Clean metal and sapphire surfaces with a soft, lint-free cloth

Zenith Price List in India 2025 – Latest Models/Styles & Starting Prices

Model	Ref. No.	Starting Price (INR)
Chronomaster El Primero Original	Re‑edition 1969	₹ 5,00,000 (approx.)
Defy El Primero 21	DEFY El Primero 21	₹ 7,50,000 (approx.)
Pilot Type 20 / Elite Moonphase	PILOT Type 20 / Elite Moonphase	₹ 3,50,000 (approx.)

Prices vary based on condition, edition, packaging, and import duties.