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The G581 was among the very first El Primero chronographs from 1969 in an 18k gold case. Its silhouette is one of elegance, with slim lugs and discreet pushers. Its sporty “panda” dial features a red seconds hand and gold appliqués. Only 150 examples of the G581 were produced in a single batch in 1969, making it a rare and historically significant piece of El Primero history. Hours and minutes in the centreSmall seconds at 9 o'clockChronograph:- Central chronograph hand- 12-hour counter at 6 o'clock- 30-minute counter at 3 o'clockTachymetric scaleDate indication at 4:30 1969-1972 In 1969, ZENITH forever changed the world of watchmaking with the unveiling of the El Primero, the world’s first automatic high-frequency chronograph calibre. But it wasn’t only the movement that was groundbreaking. The watch models that were equipped with the revolutionary calibre were also lauded for their contemporary and singular designs, which continue to inspire and fascinate watch aficionados and disc...

Source: Zenith website, last updated Mar 2026