In celebration of its 50th anniversary, Zenith has revealed its cult El Primero movement in a modern rendition, fitted within a striking take on the Chronomaster in titanium and ceramic.
Limited to just 250 pieces, the new Chronomaster 2 timepiece flaunts a modernised look, with a light titanium case, a black or blue ceramic graduated bezel, and a skeletonised dial with solid counters and star-shaped oscillating weight.
Graced with three distinctive colours – light grey, blue and anthracite – the display is distinguished by a direct tenth-of-a-second read-off. The red chronograph hand makes a full sweep of the dial in ten seconds, indicating with each jump successive tenths of a second on the 100 graduations of the flange and bezel.
In addition to measuring and displaying tenths of a second, this Chronomaster 2 features hour and minute functions in the centre, 60-minute and 60-second chronograph counters, running small seconds and date, while delivering a minimum 60-hour power reserve – meaning a whole weekend without having to wind the watch even if is not worn!
Within, you’ll find the El Primero 3600 calibre, which has been designed using the latest technologies, while preserving the DNA of the original movement, which was first launched in 1969. Also beating at the high frequency of 36,000 vibrations per hour, it measures and displays tenths of a second. Alongside the original El Primero, it will gradually be introduced on other models in the range and equipped with various functions.
The new timepiece is available in two limited series of 250 pieces each, fitted with a blue or black ceramic bezel.
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