![]() ![]() The Graphite Atlas details of the Range Rover SVAutobiography are echoed in the grey dial of the watch which carries a 'brushed' finish while the case back is made from sapphire crystal and retained by a stainless steel ring engraved with special edition, Zenith and Range Rover wording. The Zenith El Primero Range Rover features a 42mm case made from lightweight aluminium finished in a dark, highly scratch-resistant ceramic coating. The minimalist aesthetic found in the Range Rover’s dashboard controls is reflected in the clean, uncluttered look of the watch. Today’s collaboration celebrates and showcases Range Rover and Zenith’s shared values, longevity and design icon status. ![]() Nearly half a century after their incarnation Range Rover and Zenith El Primero have come together in a partnership to launch the Zenith El Primero Range Rover watch. Similarly, one of the Range Rovers that completed the crossing is also now displayed in a museum the UK-based Dunsfold Collection which houses the largest collection of important Land Rovers in the world. In fact, Colonel Blashford-Snell continued to wear his Zenith El Primero for 30 years following the expedition, until offering it to the Zenith museum to form part of their collection. The Range Rover, known for its capability, and the Zenith El Primero, known for its precision, had fared better. When they emerged from the jungle upon completion of their epic trek the team were ragged and filthy. While the Darien Gap is just 250 miles long and 30 miles wide, the treacherous terrain meant that it took the expedition team 4 months to successfully make the crossing. The Range Rover became the expedition vehicle and the Zenith El Primero his chosen watch. High on his requirement list was a vehicle that had capability at its core and a timepiece that could be counted on for accuracy and reliability. When Colonel John Blashford-Snell set out to cross the treacherous Darien Gap as part of an 18,000 mile Trans America expedition, the British explorer carefully selected both his team and equipment. PAINT SURFACE AND ANTI-CORROSION WARRANTY.SERVICE ACTIVATED ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE (SARA).
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