![]() ![]() ![]() The new model bears some of these vintage influences: its sleek, 41-mm steel case features the pump-style chronograph pushers of earlier models, and the tricompax dial (in either matte black or matte white) hosts a set of overlapping subdials in the classic El Primero colors of blue, anthracite, and light gray, just as they appeared on the classic A386 model from 1969.ĭefinitively modern in contrast to these details is the polished black ceramic bezel, with its white-etched scale for recording 1/10-second timing intervals, which debuts on this new watch and imparts a substantial portion of its “Sport” character. The Chronomaster Sport marks, according to Zenith, “a new era for the quintessential Zenith sporty-chic chronograph,” the El Primero-equipped Chronomaster, whose other recent variations have included more retro-influenced models like the Chronomaster A385 Revival. For the Chronomaster Sport , unveiled earlier this year ahead of LVMH Watch Week, Zenith remedied this, adding an ultra-readable ceramic bezel with an etched, graduated 1/10th-second display. In most watches that housed the movement, however, the dial was not designed to actually record these minuscule measurements in an easily legible way. It was notable for, among other aspects, its uncommonly high frequency of 36,600 vph (5 Hz), which in practical terms meant that its chronograph could record elapsed times not just to the second but to the 1/10th second. Zenith , as most of you reading this are probably aware by now, introduced the El Primero chronograph caliber in 1969. Among these brands is Zenith, which is showcasing its most significant launch of the year, the widely praised Chronomaster Sport, a novel and modern take on the original El Primero design. This year’s event is shaping up be a fantastic return, with more than 25 participating watch brands displaying their latest and greatest timepieces. The watch is priced at US$10,000 in bracelet, priced between Omega’s Speedmasters – 3861 and 321 models.America’s largest luxury watch event, WatchTime New York, is returning for its sixth year at Midtown Manhattan’s Gotham Hall on October 22-24. Having the Zenith chronograph heritage and the enhanced movement also helps it stay away from the negative publicity of being ‘just a Daytona copy’. In particular, for its high-beat ‘striking tenth’ movement. On its own, the Zenith Chronomaster Sport is a charming product. ![]() Chopard’s Alpine Eagle, and Lange’s Odysseus are two such additions. Considering the resurfacing popularity of bracelet timepieces in the recent years, there is a distinctive shift in product development across brands to create iconic sports watches. The sports chronograph is possibly the most sought after category after dive watches. As mentioned earlier, the high frequency makes it possible for the watch to measure 1/10th of a second, giving it an extra technical edge over its competition. The lateral clutch column wheel movement has a 60 hour power reserve and beats at 5 Hz. The MovementĪn open caseback reveals the in-house El Primero 3600 movement. Pump pushers are used for the chronograph actuation. The dial uses applied indices for the hour markers, with the brand logo sitting above the high-beat 36 000 VpH specification. The design choice to use the bezel as the marker instead of a tachymeter scale still used on most chronographs is a clever one that economizes the dial space of the watch. Since the chronograph seconds hand takes 10 seconds to make a full turn, the bezel shows a 10 seconds display broken down further into a 1/10th markers. Instead of cluttering the dial or adding a marker to the rehaut, the bezel is used to measure the 1/10th of a second. The sub-dials measure the seconds, minutes and hours and features the iconic Zenith tri-color schema.Īs with the original Zenith El Primero models, the Zenith Chronomaster Sport houses the date window at the 4.30 position. Sized at 41mm, the stainless steel case is matched with a matte white or black dial and a black ceramic bezel. A key differentiator is its movement which uses a high beat chronograph seconds capable of measuring 1/10th of a second. The bracelet version is priced at US$10,000 while the fabric at US$9,500. It comes in two dial variants black or blue and in either bracelet or fabric strap. Zenith released their new El Primero chronograph early this year. ![]()
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