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EL PRIMERO

> ZENITH THE PIONEER SPIRIT SINCE 1865 > 1. THE EL PRIMERO MOVEMENT > 2. WINDING YOUR WATCH > 3. SETTING THE TIME AND DATE > 4. CHRONOGRAPH FUNCTIONS > 5. 24 TIME ZONES & ALARM FUNCTIONS > 6. SETTING THE DAY PHASE AND MOON PHASE > 7. SETTING THE ANNUAL CALENDAR > 8. SETTING THE PERPETUAL CALENDAR > 9. MINUTE REPEATER FUNCTION > 10. INTERNATIONAL ZENITH WARRANTY

You have invested in a Zenith timepiece: you are now wearing a Manufacture watch that has been crafted in our workshops. Zenith is a member of a very select circle of authentic Swiss workshops which develop and produce their own movements from start to finish. We have been crafting our watches from the same location since 1865. Nestled in the heart of the mountainous valleys of Neuchâtel, our Manufacture is situated at number 34, Rue des Billodes in the town of Le Locle. Zenith has received over 2,333 chronometry awards, making it one of the most widely-acknowledged Swiss brands in of precision. In order to explore our ion for fine craftsmanship in more detail, please visit our website at www.zenith-watches.com. We also invite you to sign up as a Zenith watch owner; this will provide you with a oneyear extension on your warranty. Your chronograph contains a mechanical movement born from over 300  years of watchmaking tradition. We ask that you look after it attentively and handle it with care throughout the setting process. Over the following pages, you will find advice ing your watch and its functions. The functions available depend on the model.

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1 > THE EL PRIMERO MOVEMENT LOOK AT IT CAREFULLY! Before you is the most famous movement in watchmaking history, one which every watch enthusiast around the world is capable of naming. It is currently the world’s most accurate series-produced movement. Its secret lies in the cadence of its balance. Whilst other movements generally perform 8 vibrations per second at best, the El Primero calibre beats 10 times in that same second. Its development has been accompanied by a number of breakthrough innovations, including dry lubrication that ensures excellent long-term stability, and the power reserve that had to be optimised to match the higher and more energyconsuming frequency. All Zenith watches are equipped with a proprietary Zenith movement. Few brands in the world can lay claim to such a rigorous approach. When you opt for a Zenith timepiece, you enjoy the absolute certainty of owning a watch produced from start to finish in the Manufacture of Le Locle. This fundamental requirement entails a need for calibres that has resulted in the creation of more than 600 different movements.

IMPRESSIVE FIGURES Making an El Primero movement involves: > 9 months of work > 2 96 expert craftsman > 2 ,500 operations > 5 0 milling operations on the dial side > 7 7 other milling operations on the bridge side > 18 different metals in the classic version Characteristics > 13- ligne calibre. 30 mm diameter > 3 6,000 vibrations/hour > M inimum 6.5 mm thickness. > M inimum of 280 components and 31 jewels > I ndex assembly with fine adjustment > P ower reserve of over 50 hours > C entral rotor with ball bearings > A utomatic winding in both directions > Fast date adjustment > C hronograph function (except Synopsis models) > C olumn-wheel chronograph control centre

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Winding your watch

2 > WINDING YOUR WATCH

or by the action of the oscillating weight. The oscillating weight winds the movement when the watch is worn on the wrist. When your watch has stopped

Your watch is equipped with a mechanical movement. The Power-reserve-indicator Hold the watch in your hand and turn crown movement is wound either by the crown or via the action of The graduated scale the running from at “-” to “+” displays the the oscillating weight when worn on the wrist.least thirty times. In this way, the barrel containing the remaining power reserve.

mainspring is rewound.Accuracy To ensure that the automatic winding mechanism Under normal conditions of use, the precision discrepancy for our automatic watches is a maximum of 4 to 5 minutes functions correctly, the watch must be worn for at least per month in comparison to the standards on the market. 12 hours every day for several days. If the watch is not Personalised time-setting can however be carried out on worn for long enough, it will stop. request by an authorized Zenith representative. If you do not wear your watch during the night, you can give the crown a few turns in the morning before putting it on. When your watch has stopped Power-reserve-indicator function Note: For models equipped with a screwed-in crown, The graduated quadrant with a scale from “-” to “+” unscrew it to wind your watch.

displays the remaining power reserve.

Hold the watch in your hand and turn the crown at least thirty times. In this way, the barrel containing the mainspring is Accuracy rewound. To ensure that the automatic winding mechanism Under conditions of use, the precision disfunctions correctly, the watch must be worn for at normal least 12 hours every day for several days. If the watch is not worn crepancy for an automatic watch is a maximum of 4 for long enough, it will stop. If you do not wear your watch to 5 minutes per month in comparison to a standard during the night, you can give the crown a few turns in the watch. Personalized time setting can however be carmorning before putting it on.

ried out on request by an authorized ZENITH representative.

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time of day. It can therefore be set in the same way as Pull the crown out one click (1). Turn the hands clockwise to set the day of the week. Then, place the hands the time after pulling the crown out one click (1). in the lower part of the dial (for example at 7.25) the Day of the week day before the one you desire (Example: Wednesday if Moon phase Use the ZENITH Time Tool to press the corrector Y To adjust the moon phase without risking damage to TIME you want Thursday). Press the crown back in. AND DATE

day phase calendar and the annual moon phase 3 > SETTING THE

the movement, it is essential to position the hands in

the required day appears. Do not use a pen or any o 2. Date and Month the lower part of the dial between 3 and 9 o’clock. Simple date, Month or Large date Pull the crown out two clicks (2) and scroll pointed object. through Position the full moon at the center of its aperture by Important: Before any change of date, position the hands the dates until the required month appears (Exampressing the corrector X on the side of the case several between  2 o’clock and 6 o’clock, always moving them in a ple: May) then set the date one day before the one you (X) times using the Zenith Time Tool. Using a moon caldesire (Example: the 25th if you want the 26th). The final clockwise direction, (1) (2) Hint: To ensureexcept you for setannual the calendar correct models, time -onbefore (a adjustment is made through the hands by setting endar, identify the date of the last full moon and count whichthe the hands must be positioned between 4 and 6 o’clock. or after time clockwise. Once you through midnight, the (p.m.) midday - with regards to date change the number of days between then and the present day. (Y) Pull out the crown two clicks (2) and turn it until the required day and date will change. Finally, you will be able to set Press the corrector the same number of times. advise that you set the date to the day before the de date appears. For models displaying the month, scroll correctly the time before (a.m.) or after (p.m.) midday. ZENITH TIME TOOL date thenasmove themonth hours forwards throughand the dates far as the required and thenuntil set the co Zenith Time Tool Example The watch is now set according to our example: Thursthe date. The month changes at midnight on the 31st. Push date and time, It is September 28, 2010. The last full moon was on a.m. or p.m., are obtained. Time day, the 26th of May. the crown back in. September 23rd. The corrector must be pressed 5 times. Important for models with date: to avoid any risk of The moon phase is now set. damaging the movement, the time should always be adjusted 7Day of the week Use the Zenith Time Tool to press the corrector (Y) until the in a clockwise direction. required day appears. Do not use a pen or any other pointed Pull out the crown one click (1). If your watch displays the object. date, ensure that you are setting the time during the correct Hint: To ensure you set the correct time - before (a.m.) or part of the day, i.e. before or after midday. Turn the crown after (p.m.) midday - with regards to date change, we advise clockwise to place the hands on the desired hour. On the that you set the date to the day before the desired date and stroke of the time signal, press the crown back in. then move the hours forwards until you reach the correct date and time, a.m. or p.m. 12 10 9<

4 > CHRONOGRAPH FUNCTIONS (A)

(C)

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Chronograph & Striking 10 th chronograph TO MEASURE DURATIONS OF TIME Note: For models equipped with screwed-in chronograph pushpieces, unscrew them to use the chronograph functions.

Fly-back chronograph RESET AND INSTANT START Pressing button (B) firmly while timing is in progress brings all the counters back to zero and a fresh timing operation will start the moment you release button (B). In this way, a single action stops the current timing operation and starts the next one. Split-second chronograph MEASURING INTERMEDIATE TIMES Start/Stop: to start both chronograph hands, press button (A). Stop/Restart of the fly-back hand: press the single pushbutton (C) once to stop the fly-back hand, and press it again to make the fly-back hand catch up with the first chronograph hand. Resetting to zero: once the chronograph has been stopped, press button (B) to bring both chronograph hands and the counters back to zero.

Start/Stop: Pressing button (A) once starts timing, and pressing it again stops it. To resume timing: Pressing button (A) again resumes timing. Resetting to zero: once the chronograph has been stopped, press button (B) to bring the chronograph hand and counters back to zero.

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4.10 p.m.

4.10 p.m. in Paris and 0.10 a.m. in Tokyo 24 time zones Choose the city that represents the time zone where Alarm you are. Turn the crown positioned at 11 o’clock to Turn the crown to 8 o’clock to wind the alarm until the move the city on the scale to midday. Then set the white part of the alarm power reserve reaches the “+” time. sign or the “Full” indication appears in the green zone. AND ALARM FUNCTIONSCheck the day/night (sun/star) display on the 24-hour The alarm is now wound. disc. Pull out the crown one click (1) and set the blue hand of For example, when it is 10.10 a.m. in New York, it is Alarm the alarm to show the required wake-up time by turning 4.10 p.m. in Paris and 0.10 a.m. in Tokyo Turn the crown to 8 o’clock to wind the alarm until the white the crown in either direction. Push the crown back in. Press Button D once to activate or deactivate the alarm or red part of the alarm power reserve reaches the “+” sign Alarm function. The active state is shown by a little bell. or the “Full” indication appears in the green zone. The alarm Turn the crown to 8 o’clock to wind the alarm until the is now wound. Pull out the crown one click (1) and set the blue white part of the alarm power reserve reaches the “+” or red hand of the alarm to show the required wake-up time (D)sign or the “Full” indication appears in the green zone. by turning the crown in either direction. Push the crown back The alarm is now wound. in. Press button (D) once to activate or deactivate the alarm Pull out the crown one click (1) and set the blue hand of function. The active state is shown by a little bell. the alarm to show the required wake-up time by turning 24 time zones the crown in either direction. Push the crown back in. Choose the city that represents the time zone where you are. Press Button D once to activate or deactivate the alarm Turn the crown positioned at 11 o’clock to move the city on function. The active state is shown by a little bell.

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the scale to midday. Then set the time. Check the day/night (sun/star) display on the 24-hour disc. For example, when it is 10.10 a.m. in New York, it is 4.10 p.m. in Paris and 0.10 a.m. in Tokyo.

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Alarm Turn the c white par sign or th The alarm Pull out th the alarm the crown Inactive Press But function.

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6 The day phase, shown by the picture of the sun for day time and the night sky for night time, is linked to the Setting the time of day. It can therefore be set in the same way as day phase and the time after pulling the crown out one click (1). Example : it’s Thursday, the 26th of May. 76 > SETTING THE DAY PHASE AND MOON PHASE moon phase

Moon phase 1. Day of the Week Pull the crown out one click (1). Turn the hands clockTo adjust the moon phase without risking damage to Dates of the full moon between wise to set the day of the week. Then, place the hands the movement, it is essential to position the hands in The day phase, shown by the picture of the sun for day time in the lower part of the dial (for example at 7.25) the the lower part of the dial between 3 and 9 o’clock. J F M A M J and the night sky for night time, is linked to the time of day. It day before the one you desire (Example: Wednesday if (X) Position the full moon at the center of its aperture by (X) 2010 30 28 30 28 27 26 can therefore be set in the same you want Thursday). Press the crown back in. way as the time after pulling pressing the corrector X on the side of the case several the crown out one click (1). 2011 (Y)19 18 19 18 17 15 times using the Zenith Time Tool. Using a moon cal2. Date and Month 2012 1 7 8 6 6 4 endar, identify the date of the last full moon and count Pull the crown out two clicks (2) and scroll through 2013 27 25 27 25 25 23 the dates until the required month the number of days between then and the present day. appears (Exam2014 16 14 16 15 14 13 ple: May) then set the date one day before the one you Press the corrector the same number of times. desire (Example: the 25th if you want the 26th). The final 2015 5 3 5 4 4 2 ZENITH TIME TOOL (1) (2) adjustment is made through the hands by setting the Zenith Time Tool Example 2016 24 22 23 22 21 20 Datesthe of the full moon between 2016 and 2020 time clockwise. Once you through midnight, It is September 28, 2010. The last full moon was on 2017 5 11 12 11 10 9 Moon phase day and date will change. Finally, you will be able to set D J N M O A S M F A J J September 23rd. The corrector must be pressed 5 times. To adjust the moon phase without any risk of damaging the 2018 2/31 2/31 30 29 28 correctly the time before (a.m.) or after (p.m.) midday. 14 20 14 21 16 22 16 23 22 18 19 2016 24 The moon phase is now set. movement, it is essential to position the hands in the lower 2019 21 19 21 19 18 17 3 9 4 10 5 11 6 12 11 7 9 2017 12 The watch is now set according to our example: Thurspart of the dial between 3 and 9 o’clock. Position the full moon 2020 2510 24 9 23 9 22 8 7 5 28 29 30 2/31 26 27 2/31 2018 day, the 26th of May. at the centre of its aperture by pressing the corrector (X) on 12 17 12 18 13 19 14 21 15 16 19 2019 21 the side of the case several times using the Zenith Time Tool. 30 5 7 8 2 1/31 30 9 3 9 5 2020 10 Using a moon calendar, identify the date of the last full moon and count the number of days between then and the present day. Press the corrector the same number of times.

Setting Day phase the annual calendar

Example It is October 15th 2015. The last full moon was on October 5th. The corrector must thus be pressed 10 times. The moon phase is set.

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Setting the annual calendar

1. Day of the Week Pull the crown out one click (1). Turn the hands clockwise to set the day of the week. Then, place the hands in the lower part of the dial (for example at 7.25) the Example : it’s Thursday,day before the one you desire (Example: Wednesday if the 26th of May. CALENDAR you want Thursday). Press the crown back in.

77 > SETTING THE ANNUAL 1. Day of the Week Example: it’s Thursday May 26th. 2. Date and Month Setting 2. Date and Month Pullout thetwo crown out(2) two clicks (2) and scroll through the dates Pull the crown out one click (1). Turn the hands clockPull the crown clicks and scroll through the 1. Dayannual of the week calendar until the required month appears (Example: May) then set the wise to set the day of the week. Then, place the hands the dates until the required month appears (Exam-

Pull the crown out one click (1). Turn the hands clockwise to ple: May) then set the date one day before the one you date one day before the one you desire (Example: the 25th in the lower part of the dial (for example at 7.25) the desire (Example: the 25th if you want the 26th). The final set the day of the week. Then, place the hands in the lower if you want the 26th). The final adjustment is made via the day before the one you desire (Example: Wednesday if made by through the hands setting the Once you through part of the dial (for example at 7.25) the you want Thursday). Press the crown back in. day before the one you adjustment is hands setting the timeby clockwise. Once you midnight, the Finally, you will be desire (Example: Wednesday if you want Thursday). Press the time clockwise. midnight, the daythrough and date will change. day and date will change. Finally, you will be able to set crown back in. able to set correctly the time before (a.m.) or after (p.m.) 2. Date and Month correctly the time before (a.m.) or after (p.m.) midday. midday.

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Pull the crown out two clicks (2) and scroll through The watch is now set according to our example: ThursThe watch is now set according to our example: Thursday the dates until the required month appears (Examday, the 26th of May. May 26th. ple: May) then set the date one day before the one you desire (Example: the 25th if you want the 26th). The final adjustment is made through the hands by setting the time clockwise. Once you through midnight, the day and date will change. Finally, you will be able to set correctly the time before (a.m.) or after (p.m.) midday. The watch is now set according to our example: Thursday, the 26th of May. 12

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WARNING 8 Adjustments should never be made between 9 a.m. 8 > ADJUSTING THE and 3 p.m. or between 9 p.m. and 3 a.m. (shaded area) Adjusting PERPETUAL CALENDAR because you might seriously and irreparably damage the perpetual certain parts of the EL PRIMERO movement. Please Setting the day Important: first of all, turn the hands clockwise until the date set the perpetual calendar in the following order : calendar In the same way, press the day corrector button (B) until the changes and then adjust the day and the week afterwards. Please set the perpetual calendar in the following order: (C) (A)

desired day appears.

Setting the date Setting the month Using the ZENITH TIME TOOL, correct the date the desired month Press the month corrector button (C)Day until phase 6 (3 o’clock counter) by appears, pressing on the corrector bearing in mind leap yearsbutshown on the 4th quarter The day phase, shown by the pictu of the month counter (12 o’clock counter). A leap year is ton A several times until the desired date appears. You time and the night sky for night t Setting the since it is shown intime of day. It can therefore be set easily identifiable a different colour. will notice that the corrector button also automatically day phase and the time after pulling the crown ou Setting the moon phase activates the days hand (9 o’clock counter).

moon Press the phase moon-phase corrector button (D) until a full moon Moon phase

(B) (D)

setting is reached (in the middle of the display window). Setting the day To adjust the moon phase withou Using the full moon calendar hereafter, select the last full In the same way, press the day corrector button B until the movement, it is essential to p moon and count the number of days until the present day, the desired day appears. before pressing the same number ofthe lower part of the dial between times on the corrector

Position the full moon at the cent Setting the date button (D). pressing the corrector X on the sid Using the Zenith Time Tool, correct the date (3 o’clock counter) Setting the month times using the Zenith Time Tool by pressing on the corrector button (A) several times until the Press the month corrector button C until the desired endar, identify the date of the last desired date appears. You will notice that the corrector button The Zenith Time Tool will enable the number of days between then month appears, bearing in mind leap years shown on you to press all setting buttons also automatically activates the days hand (9 o’clock counter).

(B), (C), (D) and make the Press the corrector the same num the 4th quarter of the month counter (12 o’clock(A), counnecessary corrections. ter). A leap year is easily identifiable since it is shown Zenith Time Tool Example in a different color. It is September 28, 2010. The las

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9 > MINUTE REPEATER FUNCTION Setting the time Do not attempt to set time when the striking mechanism is in operation as this might damage the movement. Pull the crown out one click. Turn the crown in either direction to set the hands at the time required. Press the crown back in. Minute Repeater mechanism The Minute Repeater strikes to indicate the number of hours, the number of quarter hours since the last hour and the number of minutes since the last quarter. This requires three different sound sequences to distinguish between hours, quarter hours, and minutes. It first sounds the hours in a low tone, then the quarter-hour in a two-tone sequence, and the remaining minutes in a high tone. Example 1: 10.10 a.m. 1 - 10 times in a low tone for the hours 2 - No quarter sound 3 - 10 times in a high tone for the minutes Example 2: 3.37 p.m. 1 - 3 times in a low tone for the hours 2 - 2 quarter sounds 3 - 7 times in a high tone for the remaining minutes

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Trigger the Minute Repeater The spring which activates the repeating mechanism is wound by means of the slide piece (C) fitted on the side of the watch case. To activate the striking mechanism, lift the slide (C) up and maintain the position for 2 seconds before release. A locking device releases the repeating mechanism only when the slide has reached the end of its travel. WARNING Do not for any reason activate the slide piece when the crown has been pulled out (time-setting position). Always wait 30 seconds in between each complete chime to avoid damaging the movement.

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10 > INTERNATIONAL ZENITH WARRANTY Zenith watches are high-precision, high-technology Manufacture products. Before leaving the workshops, your watch has undergone a number of rigorous quality tests. An international warranty does, nonetheless, cover your watch for any manufacturing defects over a period of two years, taking effect from the date of purchase. Sign up on the www.zenith-watches.com website in order to obtain an extra year’s warranty. This warranty is valid in all official Zenith service centers throughout the world, according to the following conditions: > T he watch has been purchased from an exclusive Zenith authorized retailer; the name and address of the retailer, together with the date of purchase and reference for the watch are clearly marked on the warranty certificate > Your watch has been worn under the normal conditions of use and maintenance recommended by Zenith and has not been mishandled > T he warranty certificate, the only valid proof of purchase, accompanies the watch when sent to an authorized Zenith service center Please note that the Zenith international warranty does not cover the normal aging of your watch, the natural wear and tear of leather, fabric or rubber straps, or any scratches on the case and sapphire crystals incurred when the watch was worn.

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Publisher: Zenith Communication and Marketing Department © Zenith Branch of LVMH Swiss Manufactures SA Printed in Switzerland Zenith reserves the right to modify at any time and without prior notice the specifications relating to the products shown in this publication. ZTT1126, December 2015