The new Chronomaster Original, which retains the layout of the previous variants on the outside and on the dial, features a stainless steel case measuring 38mm in diameter by 12.6mm in thickness, with finishes that alternate between polished and brushed, crown with the signature of the brand at three o’clock flanked by two pump-style pushers, sapphire crystal on the dial and case back and 50m water resistance. The new chronograph, which comes with a salmon opaline dial, is a new and unprecedented iteration of the Zenith Chronomaster Original based on the 1969 A386, which since last year and for the first time, comes with a fully integrated automatic chronograph movement, which you can find out more here. That’s a nosebleed-inducing number for the average watch lover but barely qualifies as entry-level in the world of expensive watches.Zenith together with Hodinkee unveils the new Zenith Chronomaster Original Limited Edition which is the result of a collaboration between the two brands. The Zenith Chronomaster Original Limited Edition for Hodinkee is available in a limited run of 300 pieces and goes for $9,500. For over a decade, the Rolex Daytona was powered by Zenith’s El Primero movement, before switching to its own movement. Zenith makes its movements in-house, and it makes movements for other brands, too. Zenith’s movements are one of the most legendary aspects of the brand. The transparent case back allows you to appreciate the refined movement. The El Primero came on to the scene about a century later, and was the first automatic chronograph.Īs for the movement, the watch uses Zenith’s El Primero Automatic Caliber 3600, which has been subtly refined since the early days of the El Primero to make for a watch that’s smoother and more reliable. Though Zenith isn’t among the most well-known Swiss watchmakers among casual watch fans, it’s a widely respected brand with a long pedigree that stretches back to 1865.
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