During Watches & Wonders 2022, Zenith unveils the revamped Chronomaster Open line as well as the new Chronomaster Sport under its new “Master of Chronographs Since 1865” platform, combining immersive educational and experiential activities. From iconic movements to pioneering designs, Zenith has steadily forged its reputation as a leader in precision and performance since its establishment in 1865.
One field of watchmaking where Zenith has truly shined is the chronograph. With many world-firsts and record-breaking feats to its name, the Manufacture has maintained and cultivated its spirit of innovation without ever ceasing to break new boundaries, namely with the El Primero chronograph and its numerous evolutions.
Today, ZENITH can proudly claim the title of “Master of Chronographs”, and is using its position to raise more awareness and appreciation for one of watchmaking’s most ubiquitous functions.
MASTER OF CHRONOGRAPHS
“Master of Chronographs” is a new 360-degrees platform that has been developed to share the Manufacture’s unique know-how through its history, collections, movements and its mastery of the high-frequency chronographs. Above all, it aims to bring the art and science of chronographs and Zenith’s role at the vanguard of its evolution to a wider audience. “Master of Chronographs Since 1865” combines educational activities, experiences and interactions – both physical and digital – that speak to avid watch-lovers as well as newcomers to watchmaking and invites them to dive into the world of chronographs in an open and easily approachable manner.
CHRONOMASTER OPEN
Originally launched in 2003 as the first chronograph with a partially open dial to reveal the regulating organ and escapement, the Chronomaster Open returns in a totally redesigned form – inside and out – to shine ever more light on its beating heart and allow the wearer to witness ZENITH’s mastery of the high-frequency chronograph.
Powered by the El Primero 3604 calibre, the newly developed movement is based on the El Primero 3600 1/10th of a second automatic high-frequency calibre, with a more open architecture.
CHRONOMASTER SPORT GOLD
With the unveiling of the Chronomaster Sport in 2021, Zenith once again set a new benchmark for automatic sporty chronographs. Crowned with the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève 2021 “Chronograph” prize, the Chronomaster Sport is already a modern chronograph icon in the making. At Watches & Wonder, Zenith unveiled the latest additions to the line, with new references crafted in precious metals. Zenith has crafted the Chronomaster Sport entirely in rose gold – including the bracelet and engraved bezel with 1/10th of a second scale. Available with either a black or white dial with the signature El Primero tricolour counters with golden hands and applied markers, the Chronomaster Sport in rose gold is meticulously finished with satin-brushed and polished surfaces to bring out the warm radiance of the precious metal. The Chronomaster Sport is now also available in a “two-tone” aesthetic, combining the durability of stainless steel and the splendour of rose gold, paired with a shimmery silver sunray-patterned tricolour dial.
