Owning a timepiece from one of the truly great producers is surely
one of life’s special treats. Swiss manufacturer Zenith was founded in
1865 and has been crafting a wide range of intriguing, and oftentimes
award-winning, timepieces ever since.
This Chronomaster by Zenith lives up
to its name in every regard. Masterfully constructed, it is a powered by
famed El Primero movement that you can depend upon.
The black partially skeletonized dial
reveals some of the watch’s inner workings, including escapement
silicon wheel. El Primero 3604 1/10th of a second caliber, a
self-winding automatic movement that beats at 36,000 vph, and delivers a
60-hour power reserve.
Chronograph functions for this watch
include a central red 1/10th of a second hand that is easy to spot and
used in conjunction with the rehaut printed with a 1/10th of a second
track. In addition, there is a 60-second counter at 3 and a 60-minute
counter at 6. There is a running small seconds subdial at 9. Each
counter is a different color to create a dynamic visual environment.
The partially brushed and polished
stainless steel case measures 39.5 mm in diameter, 13 mm in height, and
rests upon a stainless steel bracelet fitted with a steel triple-folding
buckle. Additional features include a push / pull winding crown,
scratch-resistant domed sapphire crystal, and 100 m / 10 atm water
resistance.
Standout feature(s): El Primero robust movement; intriguing skeletonized dial, moderate case size.
Details at a glance:
- Model Reference: 03.3300.3604/21.M3300
- Case Material: Stainless steel
- Case Dimensions: 42 mm
- Case Height: 13 mm
- Movement: Self-winding automatic, 36,000 vph, 35 jewels, 60-hour power reserve
Caliber: El Primero 3604
- Complication(s) / Feature(s): Standard time, 1/10th of second chronograph, small seconds
- Dial: Black skeletonized
- Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire
- Winding Crown: Push / pull
- Water-resistance: 100 m / 10 atm
- Band: Stainless steel bracelet
- Clasp: Stainless steel triple-folding buckle
- Country of Origin: Switzerland
- Retail Value: $10,300.00
- Condition: New, unworn
- Comments: Includes original boxes and papers