![]() Complete with original box and papers.įor Swiss manufacture connoisseurs, Zenith it more than just a brand: is a tradition since 1865 characterized for creating the most precise machineries in the world. Automatic movement calibre El Primero 3600. Sapphire crystal and see-through case back. 03.3100.3600/69.M3100, with a 41mm steel case, black ceramic bezel with tachymetric scale, white matte dial with indices, 3 sub-dials: blue sub-dial for 60-second counter at 3 o'clock, dark grey sub-dial for 60-minute counter at 6 o'clock and light blue sub-dial for small seconds at 9 o'clock, date display betwwen 4 and 5 o'clock. ![]() The reintroduction of the Chronomaster Open marks the completion of Zenith’s seminal chronograph collection, respectful of the past but assertively modern in its form and function.Īre you interested in these Zenith new models? Visit the nearest The Time Place boutique for more information.Pre-owned Zenith Chronomaster Sport Ref. Available at all Zenith boutiques and authorized retailers worldwide, the Chronomaster Open is available in steel with a white or black dial, delivered with either a steel bracelet or Cordura-effect rubber strap.Ī rose gold version featuring a white dial with a blue Cordura-effect rubber strap is also introduced in the new line, along with a boutique-exclusive edition in steel with a blue dial and steel bracelet. The automatic winding mechanism with an open star-shaped oscillating mass efficiently delivers a power reserve of 60 hours. Visible through the sapphire display back, the El Primero 3604 1/10th of a second automatic chronograph movement is a modified version of the 3600 that debuted in the Chronomaster Sport, featuring an open base plate and bridges that allow for a clearer view of the high-frequency 5Hz escapement with lubricant-free silicon escape wheel and pallet lever. The steel bracelet option follows the contours and mixed polished and satin-brushed finishes of the case. The pump-style pushers now feature rounded tips for a more ergonomic touch. The opening has also been reinterpreted, foregoing the former version’s applied “frame” and instead opting for circular openings with chamfered edges, revealing the movement with more straight bridges and a more contemporary grey tone.Ĭatering to the prevalent demand for watches with more modest proportions, the round case now measures 39.5mm wide compared to the previous 42mm model, with slimmer lugs and more pronounced polished bevels on the edges. Instead of cutting out the small seconds counter at 9 o’clock entirely as was the case with the previous versions of the Chronomaster Open, the three counter colors are retained thanks to a hesalite crystal element that serves as a readable sub-dial while allowing a view of the silicon star-shaped escape wheel. Revisiting the iconic tri-colour dial configuration that debuted with the iconic A386 in 1969 and remains a distinctive and instantly recognizable El Primero design element, the latest iteration of the Chronomaster Open retains it entirely with a transparent twist. Somewhere between the sleek sportiness of the Chronomaster Sport and the historically inspired Chronomaster Original for a modern distillation of the essential Zenith El Primero chronograph. ![]() More than a simple facelift, the new Chronomaster Open is imbued with the lines and attributes of the latest generation of the Chronomaster collection. With 2021’s introduction of the new and improved El Primero 3600 boasts a 1/10th of a second chronograph function and improved efficiency, the time has come to adapt and incorporate the latest developments into the emblematic Chronomaster Open. For Zenith, the partially open dial has remained a prominent and coveted feature in many of its Chronomaster references for nearly 20 years.
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