

Today, the attic is once again in the limelight as dials, most likely prototypes from the 1970s, were discovered there in perfect condition. It’s somewhat thanks to the eaves of this historic building and, more especially, thanks to Charles Vermot that this high-performing motor, now in its fifties, is alive. THE ATTIC ’ S SECRETS Inside a little box hidden in the attic of its building, the brand from Le Locle came across one-of-a-kind dials which it turned into a timepiece which is also one-of-a-kind as it ’ s only sold to those visiting its manufacture and on its e-commerce platform.Īlthough the history of the famous El Primero started out in Zenith’s workshops back in 1969, its roots are actually to be found in the brand’s attic.
