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February 5, 2021
A high-speed chrono where the chronograph hand completes one rotation in 10 seconds. The new generation of El Primero, the Chronomaster Sport | ZENITH
ZENITH
Faster, smoother, sportier. Inheriting the spirit of El Primero and the form of a classic vintage watch.
ZENITH has released the new "Chronomaster Sport" collection, equipped with the latest El Primero caliber capable of measuring in 1/10th of a second. The dial comes in two colors: black and white. Each is available in four models, paired with either an stainless steel bracelet or a blue or black Cordura-effect rubber strap.
Text by OZAKI Sayaka | Edit by TSUCHIDA Takashi
A new creation that inherits ZENITH's unparalleled legacy in high-performance chronograph manufacturing.
The "Chronomaster Sport" is a new creation that embodies a new era of sporty yet chic chronographs, characteristic of ZENITH. It inherits the spirit of the A386, the first El Primero with an automatic chronograph caliber introduced in 1969, and the classic form of the "Chronomaster De Luca," expressing ZENITH's unparalleled legacy in automatic chronographs.
The El Primero 3600 caliber powering this model is the latest iteration of the manufacture's most famous movement. With over 50 years of experience in El Primero and high-performance chronographs, ZENITH achieves precise 1/10th second indication from its 5 Hz (36,600 VpH) escapement and an extended 60-hour power reserve. Through the sapphire crystal case back, the new architecture is clearly visible, including the blue column wheel and the open rotor adorned with the ZENITH star.
Key features include highly accurate 1/10th second measurement, a refined dial design, and beautifully finished details focused on balance. The robust 41mm stainless steel case with pump-style pushers is paired with a polished black ceramic bezel. The legibility around the dial is enhanced by the 1/10th second indications etched directly onto the bezel and the bold contrast of markers graduated every 10 seconds.
This model is available with two dial options: black and white. Both dials feature the iconic El Primero tri-color chronograph registers (blue, anthracite, and light grey), mirroring the 1969 El Primero A386. Each counter is marked with 60 divisions for intuitive and instantaneous reading.
Complementing the exceptional modern yet timeless aesthetic of this chronograph, the "Chronomaster Sport" can be selected from four variations: an integrated stainless steel bracelet, similar to those designed by Gay Frères for many brands in the past, or a textured Cordura-effect rubber strap.
Chronomaster Sport
- Ref. | 03.3100.3600/21.C822, 03.3100.3600/21.M3100, 03.3100.3600/69.C823, 03.3100.3600/69.M3100
- Movement | Automatic (El Primero 3600)
- Power Reserve | Over 60 hours
- Case Material | Stainless Steel
- Case Diameter | 41mm
- Bracelet/Strap Material | Cordura-effect rubber (03.3100.3600/21.C822, 03.3100.3600/69.C823), Stainless Steel (03.3100.3600/21.M3100, 03.3100.3600/69.M3100)
- Water Resistance | 10 ATM
- Price | ¥1,100,000 (03.3100.3600/21.C822, 03.3100.3600/69.C823), ¥1,166,000 (03.3100.3600/21.M3100, 03.3100.3600/69.M3100) *All prices include tax.
