THE RETURN OF AN ICON
Timeless style and up-to-the-minute performance join together in perfect harmony in the star-logoed manufacture’s new timepiece which boasts a full calendar and a chronograph.
How can you ensure that a host of time data can be optimally read in a confined space? Well, the equation holds many unknowns. Yet, experience and innovation mean it can be solved brilliantly. Zenith attempted and pulled off the challenge successfully with its Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar. Chronograph counters and day, date, month and Moon phase displays reign on a silvery-white, slate-gray or olive-green opaline dial, along with the hour and minute hands. All these elements feature in a steel case that’s just 38 mm in diameter. Basically, the case size is exactly the same as the iconic A386 model released in 1969. And, as the watch is bezel-free, the scenography is given maximum space. To enhance visibility even more, the compositions take on a “panda” look that heightens the contrast and, at the same time, emphasizes the model’s sporty style. The different variations are worn on a calfskin strap or an optional metal bracelet.
All of the data is driven by the high-frequency (5 Hz) El Primero 3610 caliber. This selfwinding chronograph movement ensures time can be measured to 1/10th of a second. This highlight comes to life on the dial via the direct-drive which completes its rotations in 10 seconds. What’s more, the sapphire-crystal caseback invites to discover the column wheel and oscillating weight decorated with a five-point star. This ever-so accurate movement is also a high-performer that delivers a power reserve of around 60 hours.
