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Zenith · El Primero
El Primero Chronomaster 42
Ref. 512080400/69C494
Watch details and strap advice
- Case diameter
- 42 mm
- Case height
- 12.75 mm
- Case shape
- Round
- Water resistance
- 100 m
- Movement
- Automatic
- Caliber
- El
- Dial
- Silver
The Zenith El Primero Chronomaster 42 Stainless Steel / Rose Gold / Silver / Alligator takes a 21 mm strap: measure between the lugs and that is the only number you need. We list 6 straps in that width. A dress watch by proportion: a slim leather strap, plain or lightly stitched, keeps the line clean. With a 42 mm case and 100 m of water resistance, a thicker strap balances the case. Automatic movement. Most straps here come with quick-release spring bars, so the swap takes a minute and no tool.
Straps by lug width (21 mm) 6
All 6 21 mm strapsWidth is a starting point. Check the case and end fittings before choosing.
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Deployant RubberRubber€49.90 -
Sailcloth WeaveNylon€27.90 -
Suede RallyLeather€34.90 -
Classic EmbossedLeather€24.90 -
Epsom GrainLeather€27.90 -
Heritage SuedeLeather€29.90
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