Zenith - El Primero Rainbow Flyback - 02.0480.405 - Men - 1990-1999
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Estimate € 4,000 - € 4,400
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Zenith El Primero Rainbow Flyback Ref. 02.0480.405, an automatic stainless steel watch from the late 1990s (circa 1997–2002) with a 40 mm case and steel bracelet, in good condition with visible wear.
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Zenith El Primero Rainbow Flyback (Ref. 02.0480.405) – The Military Icon Born to Fly
Born from a specific request by the French Ministry of Defense to equip the pilots of the air force, the Zenith Rainbow Flyback is one of the boldest, most technically advanced and fascinating chronographs of the 1990s.
This timepiece is not just a watch, but a piece of high-end sport horology history. Under the matte black, high-visibility dial beats the legendary El Primero 405 caliber, a high-frequency automatic chronograph movement (36,000 vph) enriched by the Flyback complication (Return to flight), which allows the chronograph to be reset and restarted with a single press of the button.
Technical Specifications
Reference: 02.0480.405
Production Year: Approximately 1997 – 2002
Case Material: Stainless steel (satin finish with glossy details)
Case Diameter: 40 mm (excluding crown)
Case Thickness: 12.5 mm
Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment
Case Back: Screwed-down, customized with the exclusive engraved RainbowCorona logo
Crown: Screw-down crown with logo
Pushers: Screw-down pushers with logo (bezel-ring system)
Water Resistance: 100 meters (10 ATM)
Bracelet: Stainless steel, solid-links with a deployant clasp and safety latch
Movement and Complications
Caliber: Zenith El Primero 405 (In-house)
Movement Type: High-frequency automatic chronograph
Frequency: 36,000 alternations per hour (5 Hz) – enables tenth-of-a-second measurement
Complications: Flyback chronograph, date at 4:30, small seconds at 9
Power Reserve: About 50 hours
Jewels: 31 jewels
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Zenith El Primero Rainbow Flyback (Ref. 02.0480.405) – The Military Icon Born to Fly
Born from a specific request by the French Ministry of Defense to equip the pilots of the air force, the Zenith Rainbow Flyback is one of the boldest, most technically advanced and fascinating chronographs of the 1990s.
This timepiece is not just a watch, but a piece of high-end sport horology history. Under the matte black, high-visibility dial beats the legendary El Primero 405 caliber, a high-frequency automatic chronograph movement (36,000 vph) enriched by the Flyback complication (Return to flight), which allows the chronograph to be reset and restarted with a single press of the button.
Technical Specifications
Reference: 02.0480.405
Production Year: Approximately 1997 – 2002
Case Material: Stainless steel (satin finish with glossy details)
Case Diameter: 40 mm (excluding crown)
Case Thickness: 12.5 mm
Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment
Case Back: Screwed-down, customized with the exclusive engraved RainbowCorona logo
Crown: Screw-down crown with logo
Pushers: Screw-down pushers with logo (bezel-ring system)
Water Resistance: 100 meters (10 ATM)
Bracelet: Stainless steel, solid-links with a deployant clasp and safety latch
Movement and Complications
Caliber: Zenith El Primero 405 (In-house)
Movement Type: High-frequency automatic chronograph
Frequency: 36,000 alternations per hour (5 Hz) – enables tenth-of-a-second measurement
Complications: Flyback chronograph, date at 4:30, small seconds at 9
Power Reserve: About 50 hours
Jewels: 31 jewels
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Details
Brand
Zenith
Gender
Men
Model
El Primero Rainbow Flyback
Reference number
02.0480.405
Band material
Steel
Shipped insured
Yes
Band length
Regular (180–200 mm)
Period
1990-1999
Repainted dial
No
Movement
Automatic
Case material
Stainless steel
Original box included
No
Original papers included
No
Case diameter
40 mm
Original warranty included
No
Condition
Good - visible signs of wear
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