We’ll update with exact pricing but the “non-full open” models in steel and gold range in the $10,000-$15,000 so expect a bit more than that. Despite having vintage inspiration from two watches that are more or less contemporary, the overall energy of the Chronomaster Revival 'Shadow' feels quite fresh, which I think comes from having a case made from dark, microblasted titanium as well as from its dial, which puts a modern spin on the classic Zenith chronograph design. They all have a 39.5mm case size, which is smaller than the previous 42mm Chronomaster Open models. The latest Zenith Chronomaster Open comes in three variants. ![]() Personally, I typically lean towards a bracelet, though I can’t deny that the brown leather fits the two-tone variation perfectly. Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Hands-on Review. The steel model will have a bracelet option and a black leather strap and the pink gold model will have the option of black leather strap or brown chestnut leather strap. The refreshed Chronomaster Open series also boasts the smallest lug-to-lug within the new Chronomaster family. I personally feel that the pink gold model has better legibility, but the more I look at the stainless steel model, the more sporty and “Zenith” it feels. The smooth, polished bezel, pump pushers with rounded tips, slim lugs, and notched push-pull crown all connote a certain toolish mentality. The transparent date window remains between 1 and 2 o’clock with a red backdrop, and the moon-phase (complete with a 59-day double-lunar cycle) at the 6 o’clock position adds a splash of additional color to the traditional red, blue, and grey Zenith palette. Through the domed sapphire crystal, there is a lot to look at, as there are over 332 components, and the full stainless model does appear a bit busy at first glance. The dial shares the same layout as the previous versions, but for the Zenith Chronomaster El Primero Grande Date Full Open, the architecture is on full display. Because it beats at 5Hz, this allows for an accurate display down to a tenth of a second. The self-winding chronograph movement operates at 36,000vph and has a 50-hour power reserve. Inside beats a 5Hz, high-frequency, in-house El Primero Calibre 4047B. The Chronomaster Open is crafted with revised proportions in a 39.5mm case and even more openness on the dial. And keeping its size in line with the rest of the Grande Date collection, measuring in at 45mm, this may seem like a larger, more imposing watch – but who would buy such a watch if they didn’t want people to see it? It would have been interesting to see a ceramic bezel version like with their Rolling Stones El Primero Skeletonized watch, in my opinion. The watch will come in two variations: a full stainless steel case, or two-tone stainless steel and pink gold. Both will feature a domed sapphire crystal on the front, and a sapphire case-back. ![]() It’s not a surprise, as Zenith has a penchant for some truly polarizing and bold designs, and this watch is a natural progression in the El Primero line which now has something like over 70 watches in production. For Baselworld 2017, Zenith is releasing the Chronomaster El Primero Grande Date Full Open watch. Featuring a dial carved in sapphire, a dual-disc sun and moon phase, and for the first time in the Grande Date, a fully skeletonized architecture, it’s hard to not be both enamored and a little overwhelmed by the high-energy design.
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