Zenith Chronomaster Sport: faster, sleeker and sportier than ever

A world first: the 1/10th-of-a-second on a ceramic bezel The Zenith Chronomaster Sport with an evolved El Primero calibre The new El Primero 3600 calibre offers even more performance and precision than its predecessor, with the ultra-readable 1/10th of a second display etched directly on its black ceramic bezel - the only watch to do so The Chronomaster line has been one of the most emblematic chronograph collections of the 21st century; steeped in Zenith’s tradition of making exceptional, standard-setting automatic chronographs. Pushing the boundaries of high-frequency precision, the Chronomaster Sport is the culmination point in Zenith’s unequalled legacy of automatic chronographs that combines the spirit of the El Primero A386, the form of the Chronomaster De Luca and the high-frequency performance established by the El Primero calibre for over 50 years in a sporty chronograph like no other – in both style and substance. Faster, sleeker and sportier than ever—the new era of El Primero Always moving towards building the future of watchmaking, the Chronomaster Sport line is equipped with a new version of the Manufacture’s most renowned movement, dubbed the El Primero 3600 calibre. With the experience gained after over five decades of the El Primero and high-frequency chronographs in general, Zenith is able to precisely offer a 1/10th of second display from the 5 Hz (36’000 VpH) escapement, as well as an extended power reserve of 60 hours. Visible through the sapphire display back, the new architecture is strikingly evident, revealing a blue column wheel and open rotor marked with the five-pointed star Zenith. MRP: Starts at ₹9,67,200 For more information, please call our Luxury Watch Helpline on [+91 8725028899](tel:08725028899), [+91 8725028882](tel:08725028882) [Click here to connect with us on WhatsApp]( The origins of the El Primero: the race towards the world’s first automatic chronograph El Primero which translates into ‘the first’ in Spanish, was Zenith’s answer to calls for a self-winding chronograph wristwatch. Automatic watches were becoming quite popular in the 1950s and people wanted to see that technology adopted in chronographs too. Zenith decided in 1962 that they would cater to the auto-chrono demand and launch their take on it in 1965 to celebrate the brand’s centenary. Given that Zenith was still a relatively small operation in the 60s, various constraints meant that the 1965 timeline wasn’t achieved. It wasn’t until late in 1968 that Zenith was able to put together a prototype. However, they weren’t alone in aspiring to be first in this race. Heuer (now, TAG Heuer), Hamilton and Breitling had come together to collectively (as Project 99) find a solution. Without much noise, at the other end of the world, Seiko in Japan was on it too. Zenith was able to distinguish itself from the others by being the only chronograph that was, both, integrated and capable of timing with a precision of 1/10th of a second. Designing the latest in a long line of legendary chronographs The measure of a tenth of second isn’t something that’s new to the El Primero collection, so the brand wanted to present the feature in a way that it was never seen before. “We knew that we would be able to keep the proportions of the movement. We knew that we could keep the three sub-dials and maintain the distance between the central axis and the counters. It was easy to work on the proportions and the aesthetics,” stated Romain Marietta, the product director of Zenith. “We cherry-picked different ingredients from different Zenith watches from over the years, various design codes and elements that we’ve had, and we took these details and adapted it into what is the quintessence of how an El Primero movement should be in a Chronomaster watch, if it has to be a 21st century icon.” While the bezel in black, for instance, has been taken from earlier El Primero watches, the baton-shaped hands and the Zenith star emblem as the counterweight on the central chronograph hand are more recent El Primero elements. On the other hand, the overlapping sub-dials in different shades and the date display at 4:30 have both been recurring features in this collection since Zenith’s A386 (1969). Down to the details The dial features faceted applied indexes for the hour markers and snailed finishing on the sub-dials. At nine is the running seconds, and at three and six, we have the 60-second and 60-minute chronograph counters, respectively. Each of the two chronograph hands in the sub-dials at three and six has a red tip, to distinguish them from the small seconds at nine, and to match the central chronograph hand. This central red-tipped hand completes one rotation in 10 seconds, as it corresponds to the markings on the bezel, with each second split into 10. All this runs on the latest El Primero calibre 3600, which runs at a high frequency of 36,000vph and offers a power reserve of 60 hours. The movement can be seen through the sapphire crystal caseback, which reveals the skeletonised rotor with the Zenith star emblem, and a blue column wheel. The nuanced dial and the advanced calibre are housed in a very agreeable 41mm steel case, with a black ceramic bezel. It is water-resistant to a significant 100m, and features pump-style pushers on the side, flanking the time-setting crown that carries the Zenith emblem. MRP: Starts at ₹9,67,200 For more information, please call our Luxury Watch Helpline on [+91 8725028899](tel:08725028899), [+91 8725028882](tel:08725028882) [Click here to connect with us on WhatsApp]( The Chronomaster Sport is available in two references Whether the black or white dial, both feature the signature El Primero tri-color chronograph registers in blue, anthracite and light grey, just like the A386 from 1969. Befitting the modern yet timeless aesthetic of this exceptional chronograph, the Chronomaster Sport comes on an integrated steel bracelet, and a textured cordura-effect rubber strap option with a steel deployant buckle is also available. The Zenith Chronomaster Sport in a nutshell - Case: Stainless steel with black ceramic bezel; 41mm - Glass and caseback: Sapphire crystal - Water resistance: 100m - Dial: White or black matte dial with three different applied coloured counters - Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, 1/10th of a second Chronograph - Movement: El Primero 3600 automatic; 60 hours power reserve - Strap: Metal bracelet or black rubber strap with Cordura-effect. Double folding clasp with security mechanism MRP: ₹9,67,200 (rubber strap); ₹10,13,700 (metal bracelet) For more information, please call our Luxury Watch Helpline on [+91 8725028899](tel:08725028899), [+91 8725028882](tel:08725028882) [Click here to connect with us on WhatsApp]( [Discover all watches from Zenith]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( Ethos Watch Boutiques A chain of premium and luxury watch boutiques You are receiving this email because you signed up for communications on our website/at our store. 204-206, Second floor, Square One Mall, District Centre, Saket, New Delhi 110017 [Unsubscribe](