Zenith and Bamford Watch Department Launch First Boutique Limited Edition ” Chronomaster El Primero Raider

In October 2019, ZENITH will launch the ” Chronomaster El Primero Radar ” in collaboration with Bamford Watch Department at Le Bon Marché, the oldest department store in the world. The Chronomaster El Primero Radar was unveiled at Le Bon Marché, the world’s oldest department store.

Zenith’s latest collaboration with the Bamford Watch Department, a bespoke watchmaker, is the ” Chronomaster El Primero Raider

This October, Georges Bamford of the Bamford Watch Department presented the collaboration model ” Chronomaster El Primero Radar ” to VIPs at the Zenith boutique in Le Bon Marché, one of the most prestigious department stores in Paris. Zenith has been in constant search for precision and innovation since its foundation in 1865, and is known as a pioneer in pilot’s watches and for the “El Primero”, the first automatic chronograph caliber to be produced in a lot. Zenith. And Bamford Watch Department, the leader in watch customization and Zenith’s first made-to-order production. The collaboration watch, which is not to be missed, will be available in Japan from mid-December in a limited edition of 50 pieces worldwide.

Inspired by a watch from nearly 100 years ago, the ” Chronomaster El Primero Raider ” has a retro-futuristic finish.

The Chronomaster El Primero Raider was created by Georges Bamford of the Bamford Watch Department, who was strongly inspired by a pocket watch from 1916 when he visited Zenith. The main source for the design was the bright red accents on the dial, which gave the iconic Zenith Chronomaster El Primero Raider a retro-futuristic finish. Rather than cribbing from the past, the modern design of this collaborative model offers a clear sense of futuristic perspective as well as inspiration from Zenith’s archival pieces.