Zenith El Primero Skeleton: Tribute to the Rolling Stones

Lighting Up Wrists With a Rock Star Attitude

Dubai, UAE, October 26, 2016:  Since 2014, Zenith has been  accompanying  the living legends of rock – The Rolling Stones – on the international scene. In honour of the famous British band, the brand with the guiding star presents an equally legendary special series which embodies their signature rock’n’roll style. Black ceramic,  an openworked dial, a fast-paced El Primero  ‘engine’  and design  nods to the global rockers are the keynotes of these 250 fiery-spirited chronographs!

The  new  Zenith  chronograph is  a  wristworn legend   dedicated to  the  Rolling Stones that  leaves  no doubt  as to its kinship  with the British  stars that  inspired its creation. An imposing  45 mm black ceramic case frames an openworked dial setting the  scene for  a  spectacular high-flying  mechanical show.  This three- dimensional display  features a Stones symbol  small seconds indication,  in yet another reference to the fabled musicians. Time to hit the stage! 

ROCK STARS  RULE
The restless and ardent spirit of this famous rock band meets the creative daring of the brand  with the guiding star. Embodying this union, the El Primero Skeleton Tribute to The Rolling Stones in ceramic – the first use of this material in the Zenith range – is a compendium of rock  attitude features. This powerfully  structured column-wheel chronograph in deep  black  with red  accents boasts an  athletic build  with  a  competition-grade beating   heart. Its  skeleton-type  construction vividly showcases the El Primero mechanism. Housed in a case water-resistant to
100 metres, this openworked display features hands evoking the neck of a Fender Telecaster  1950s  electric guitar,   along  with  luminescent  nickel-plated hour- markers. The red colour  of the star-tipped centre seconds hand  matches that  of the date, with its cut-out numerals standing out boldly against a crimson dot at 6 o’clock. In a powerful  visual echo, the famous “tongue  and lips” logo inspired by the mouth  of lead singer Mick Jagger appears on the seconds disc, spinning  like a vinyl record on a turntable.

LEGENDARy CHRONOGRAPH
Its column-wheel ‘engine’ – beating  at the impetuous pace  of 36,000 vibrations/ hour  and  thus  enabling tenth-of-a-second  display  – is a worthy descendant of the world’s most accurate series-made chronograph developed by Zenith in 1969. Displaying an impressive combination of performance and precision, the 326-part El Primero Calibre  400B is wound  by an oscillating weight  bearing the  famous red  Rolling Stones logo and  adorned with a Côtes  de Genève motif. It powers a central display of the hours and minutes, small seconds, along with chronograph, tachymeter and date functions, while delivering an over 50-hour power reserve. This natural-born rebel  features  a  fitting  final  touch  in the  shape of a  black calfskin  strap with hot-stamped rock-style motifs  and  red  stitching, secured by a triple folding clasp  in black PVD-coated titanium. Each of the timepieces in this
250-piece limited edition comes in a dedicated presentation box. 

• New 45mm Ceramic Case
• Tribute to the Legendary Group
• Automatic El Primero Column-Wheel Chronograph
• Date indication at 6 o'clock

MOVEMENT

Movement El Primero 400B, Automatic Calibre 13¼''' (Diameter: 30 mm) Thickness: 6.60 mm
Components: 326
Jewels: 31
Frequency: 36,000 VpH (5 Hz) Power-reserve: min. 50 hours
Finishes: Oscillating  weight with “Côtes de Genève” motif and bearing TheRolling Stones logo

FUNCTIONS
Small seconds disc at 9 o’clock adorned with
The Rolling Stones logo
Hours and minutes in the centre
Chronograph:

• Central chronograph hand
• 12-hour counter at 6 o’clock
• 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock

Date indication  at 6 o’clock
 
CASE, DIAL & HANDS

Material:  Black ceramic Diameter: 45 mm
Opening diameter: 37.80 mm
Thickness: 14.05 mm
Crystal: Domed sapphire crystal  with anti-reflective treatment on both sides
Case-back: Transparent sapphire crystal
Water-resistance: 5 ATM
Dial: Black elements screwed to the movement
Hour-markers: Black nickel-plated, faceted and coated with black SuperLuminova
Hands:  Black nickel-plated, faceted and coated with black SuperLuminova

STRAPS & BUCKLES
Black calfskin  leather with protective rubber lining
& adorned with Rock n’Roll hotprints
Black PVD-coated Titanium triple folding clasp

Reference: 49.2521.400/98.C755
Limited Edition of 250 units