LouS
··Mrs Nataf's Other Son...the Zenith factory had the foresight to save most of the spare parts supply (against company orders), ensured El Primero's survival to this generation.
http://omegaforums.net/threads/who-was-charles-vermot.2711/
The article at the top is very nice, but it is not definitive research. There has been no evidence presented that shows that January 10th should be celebrated for anything more than the first newspaper report of the existence of the El Primero. The press conference could have taken place on the 10th, the 9th or even late in 1968.
Can we accept January 10 as a terminus ante quem? I will be happy to celebrate El Communicado de Prensa del Primero on that day.
If the Zenith factory can find the press release, then we'll know the real date.
gatorcpa
We all (Zenith enthusiasts) wish the Zenith factory would engage more fully with its heritage and with the vintage enthusiast community, as Heuer has. It has done TAGHeuer absolutely nothing but good. It has been in the same physical plant since its establishment - there must be a lot of archival treasure hidden away. For now, whatever heritage is brought up is used in a very focused way to push product.