The fifth edition of LVMH Watch Week is underway in Miami, Florida, and fake Zenith, along with TAG Heuer, Hublot, and Bulgari, is showcasing some new products for 2024. This time around, the Swiss brand is focusing on their Chronomaster watches, unveiling the long-awaited Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar and two Chronomaster Sport models.
Zenith Chronomaster Triple Calendar
It’s been a while since we’ve seen a triple calendar chronograph from Zenith. But at LVMH Watch Week 2024, the model is making a grand return, cleverly utilizing a balanced triple calendar chronograph display powered by an El Primero high-frequency movement. replica watch reviews
Interestingly, the El Primero movement was designed with a triple calendar and moon phase complications in addition to a high-frequency chronograph. But with the success of the core chronograph version, the triple calendar version was shelved and finally launched in the 1970s with a suitably space-age design. Despite the delay, the model still became the world’s first automatic chronograph with a full calendar and moon phase.
The six new models launched today are clearly homages to the original, and not just retro styling like many retro interactives today. They follow the exact blueprint and proportions of the 1969 original, including the 38mm-wide stainless steel case, bezel-less construction, raised domed sapphire crystal, and of course the layout of the chronograph and triple calendar displays.
The dials are available in three colors: a silvery white “panda” opaline dial with black chronograph counters and 1/10-second scale, an opaline slate grey dial with contrasting white chronograph counters, or a sunray olive green dial with silver chronograph counters. The latter is the Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar Boutique Edition, available only in Zenith stores and online boutiques. All three dials are embellished with polished rose gold hardware for the hands, hour markers and moon.
Powering the new Zenith Chronomaster Triple Calendar watches is the latest generation of the El Primero automatic high-frequency chronograph movement. Named the El Primero 3610, it beats at 36,600vph, offers a true 1/10th-second chronograph function, and can run for 60 hours without winding. The movement and its five-pointed star-decorated rotor are visible through the case back.
Technical specifications:
Case size: 38mm
Case material: Stainless steel
Crystal: Domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment
Water resistance: 50 meters
Dial: Silver, Slate Grey or Olive Green
Movement: El Primero 3610, automatic
Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds at 9 o’clock, tenths of a second, central chronograph hand that rotates once every 10 seconds, 60-minute counter at 6 o’clock, 60-second counter at 3 o’clock, full calendar display (day, date and month), moon phase indicator
Power reserve: 60 hours
Strap: Steel
Zenith Chronomaster Sport
There’s no doubt that the Zenith Chronomaster Triple Calendar has caught most people’s attention, but in addition to the big launch, the brand also launched two new Chronomaster Sport sports watches. The first watch features a striking green ceramic bezel and dial, and for the first time, a new integrated rubber strap in the same color of the series.
The reference showcases the Chronomaster Sport’s 38mm steel case and green dial with grey and blue chronograph counters. The date wheel matches the rest of the display, while the hands and markers stand out in rose gold. There’s also a domed sapphire crystal with double-sided anti-reflective treatment, a transparent caseback, and a 50-meter water resistance rating.
The Zenith Chronomaster Sport Boutique Edition is even more dazzling, introducing a gem-set bezel for the first time. Crafted in 18ct rose gold, the watch is set with baguette-cut white diamonds, black spinels, and grey and blue sapphires. These colored gemstones were carefully selected to match the El Primero’s signature tricolor scheme.
The Zenith Chronomaster Sport Boutique Edition’s dial is equally dazzling, artfully grafted from a single piece of meteorite and hand-polished to a gold hue to match the case. The dial also features baguette-cut diamond hour markers, grey and blue chronograph counters, and a gold date wheel. Like the green ceramic model, this new model is driven by the El Primero 3600 movement, which beats at 36,600vph, has a power reserve of 60 hours and features a true 1/10 second indication. high luxury store
Technical specifications:
Case size: 38mm
Case material: Stainless steel or 18ct rose gold (Boutique version)
Crystal: Domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment
Water resistance: 50 meters
Dial: Green or meteorite (Boutique version)
Movement: El Primero 3600, automatic
Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds at 9 o’clock, tenths of a second, central chronograph hand that rotates once every 10 seconds, 60-minute counter at 6 o’clock, 60-second counter at 3 o’clock
Power reserve: 60 hours
Strap: Bracelet or integrated rubber strap
