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Zenith El Primero Rainbow Flyback (Ref. 01/02.0470.405), 2004

DocumentedDocumented from a dealer's listing; attribution and date as stated by the dealer.
Maker / attribution
Zenith (maker)
Date
2004
Country of origin
Switzerland
Object type
Wristwatch
Dimensions
Case 40 mm
Stock no.
Product 8449461387447
Credit line
Dealer listing, Huntington Company (product 8449461387447)
Catalogue title (original)
2004 Zenith El Primero Rainbow Flyback - Box and Papers (Ref. 01/02.0470.405) (English)

Editor's note

The dealer's brand field named another maker; the dealer's own listing title identifies the watch as Zenith.

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Record summary

Catalogued by Huntington Company (dealer) (stock number Product 8449461387447), this is a wristwatch by Zenith, made in Switzerland, dated 2004. The Atlas places it in the Mechanical Renaissance period (1990 – 2010) of its Wristwatches collection. Recorded dimensions: Case 40 mm. The record is illustrated with 6 photographs.

Assembled from the source record's structured fields. Dates and attributions are given as the source states them; where a field is missing the Atlas leaves it blank rather than estimating.

Catalogue description

Dealer description — Huntington Company

History and Significance The Hamilton 9369 Remington is a limited-edition collaboration that pairs Hamilton’s Khaki dive platform with Remington branding on the dial. Built on a traditional dive watch architecture, it features a rotating bezel, luminous markers, and a practical date window at 12 o’clock. The dial carries the Remington oval signature, referencing the long-standing American firearms and outdoor brand. Hamilton, founded in the United States in 1892 and now Swiss-made, has a long history of military and tool-oriented watches. This collaboration sits comfortably within that heritage, combining a field-ready aesthetic with a modern diver layout. The matte case and bracelet finish give it a purposeful, understated look. It feels like a functional tool watch first, with the co-branded dial adding a layer of identity without overwhelming the design. Writer’s Thoughts The Rainbow Flyback feels substantial without being oversized. The bezel, pushers, and case design give it a purposeful look, but it is still wearable day to day. Our Promise Every 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. Specifications Brand: Zenith Model: Rainbow Flyback (Ref. 01/02.0470.405) Year: 2004 Case: Stainless steel with rotating bezel Case Size: 40mm Dial: Black with Arabic numerals and tri-compax layout Crystal: Sapphire Movement: Zenith El Primero 405 automatic flyback chronograph Strap/Bracelet: Stainless steel bracelet Buckle/Clasp: Folding clasp Condition Case: Case shows light surface wear consistent with use, with defined case edges. Bezel: Shows minor wear, with clear numerals and markings. Crystal: Crystal appears clean with no obvious scratches. Dial: Clean with strong printing and evenly aged lume. Hands: Correct, with consistent lume. Strap/Bracelet: Bracelet shows light wear consistent with age. Buckle/Clasp: Clasp functions properly with light surface wear.

Historical context

Mechanical Renaissance (1990 – 2010)

Mechanical watches return as cultural objects; independent watchmaking flourishes.

Mechanical watches returned as cultural and luxury objects. Complications, tourbillons and new materials proliferated; independent watchmakers such as George Daniels, F.P. Journe and Philippe Dufour revived artisanal watchmaking; collecting vintage watches became a major field.

Read the period in the timelineMore wristwatches from this periodEarlier: Quartz Revolution

Atlas type guide

Chronographs and split-seconds watches

A chronograph is a watch with an additional seconds hand that can be started, stopped and returned to zero independently of the timekeeping. Louis Moinet built an early example in 1816 and Nicolas Rieussec a recording 'chronographe' in 1821; Adolphe Nicole's heart-shaped reset cam (patented 1862) made the modern return-to-zero possible. Split-seconds (rattrapante) chronographs add a second hand that can be stopped for intermediate times; flyback chronographs restart instantly.

Chronographs were essential tools for doctors (pulsometer scales), artillery (telemeter), engineers and sport. In wristwatches, Valjoux, Venus, Lemania and later the automatic chronographs of 1969 (Zenith El Primero, the Chronomatic Calibre 11 group and Seiko 6139) are milestones.

What to look for

  • Push-pieces on the case band or a single button in the crown (monopusher).
  • Subsidiary registers for minutes and hours; tachymeter, telemeter or pulsometer scales.
  • Column wheel versus cam control visible in the movement.
  • Calibre markings of specialist makers (Valjoux, Lemania, Venus, Landeron).

Dating clues

  • Pocket chronographs with heart cam reset: after 1862.
  • Wrist chronographs: from c. 1910; two-button designs from the 1930s.
  • Automatic chronographs: from 1969.

General guidance written by the Atlas editors about this kind of object. It is not a statement about this particular piece; for that, rely on the source record above and on physical examination.

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