{"product_id":"1990s-zenith-el-primero-de-luca-chronograph-mint-ref-02-2310-400","title":"1990s Zenith El Primero De Luca Chronograph - Mint (Ref. 02.2310.400)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWorth A Read\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1075\"\u003eHistory and Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"366\" data-start=\"74\"\u003eThe De Luca sits in a very specific pocket of Zenith history. It is essentially the brand’s answer to the rise of steel sport chronographs in the late 80s and 90s, combining the El Primero movement with a more tool-oriented case and rotating bezel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"759\" data-start=\"368\"\u003eUnlike the dressier El Primero references, the De Luca leans fully into the sport category. You get a unidirectional dive-style bezel, screw-down pushers, and a more robust case design, but it still carries the high-frequency El Primero caliber inside. That combination is what makes these interesting. It is not just a diver or just a chronograph. It is both, and it actually works as both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1091\" data-start=\"761\"\u003eThe white dial with black subdials is one of the stronger configurations. It keeps the layout legible while giving it that classic contrast that works well with the aged lume plots. Compared to later Zenith sports models, the De Luca still feels very much tied to traditional watchmaking, just pushed into a more casual direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1815\"\u003eWriter’s Thoughts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1767\" data-start=\"1693\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere’s something undeniably special about the De Luca, a chronograph that feels both familiar and distinct. The white panda dials were also produced in far fewer numbers than the all black. The proportions are ideal, the dial execution crisp, and the character unmistakably Zenith. The even patina on the hour markers and the condition are hard to find. It’s easily one of the best ways to experience a true El Primero without stepping into the five or six-figure territory of other brands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2184\"\u003eOur Promise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2262\" data-start=\"2024\"\u003eEvery watch is thoroughly vetted, carefully described with complete transparency, and guaranteed authentic. Each piece is offered in honest condition, ensuring collectors receive a timepiece that reflects both originality and integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"1987\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zenith\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2009\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e El Primero De Luca Chronograph (Ref. 02.2310.400)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2064\" data-end=\"2073\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e circa 1990s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2090\" data-end=\"2108\"\u003eCase Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2143\"\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 40mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2161\" data-end=\"2171\"\u003eBezel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black rotating bezel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2197\" data-end=\"2206\"\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e White dial with black subdials and tritium lume plots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2265\" data-end=\"2278\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatic Zenith El Primero chronograph caliber\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2331\" data-end=\"2350\"\u003eStrap\/Bracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel bracelet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2380\" data-end=\"2397\"\u003eBuckle\/Clasp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zenith folding clasp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2423\" data-end=\"2436\"\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e Watch and box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCondition\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] 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data-end=\"2478\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Case shows light wear consistent with use. The unpolished case retains a strong overall shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2577\" data-end=\"2586\"\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dial is clean, and lume plots show patina consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2666\" data-end=\"2676\"\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hands are correct with matching lume tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2727\" data-end=\"2739\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crystal shows no surface wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2798\" data-end=\"2817\"\u003eStrap\/Bracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bracelet is in good condition with light wear and no stretch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Zenith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48253874176183,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/8391\/6727\/files\/DSF6401-2.jpg?v=1777326763","url":"https:\/\/huntingtoncompany.com\/products\/1990s-zenith-el-primero-de-luca-chronograph-mint-ref-02-2310-400","provider":"Huntington Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}