Zenith Chronomaster - References, Prices and Owners' Reviews

Looking for an el primero for a long time and after multiple searches, I came across this lesser-known version, the 146 heritage. I love its contained diameter, its magnificent sunray blue dial and its two well-proportioned sub-counters. A little extra detail, the small second at 9 o'clock which seems to float on the dial!

When you decide to own several watches, I think we all make a list of what we would like to have, if only to bring a little reason into this irrational act. For me, very early on, it was obvious to have a Zenith, a chronograph, an El Primero, a moon phase, a full calendar and Roman numerals. If some boxes have been filled over time, it would never have occurred to me that they could all be filled with a single watch. However, that is what happened this summer when I came across this beauty during a walk. I was not looking for anything, I had no budget but I knew that it was useless to try to resist. With it I feel like I am setting foot in another range of watchmaking, like I have opened the door to fine watchmaking. The finishes are incredible, as long as the sun is out, the show is permanent. So yes it is a bit "loaded" but since the calendar is in German it's okay and then it is less than its 40mm. From 2001 it has become vintage and assumes it thanks. I take a mischievous pleasure in letting it stick out more than reason from my shirt sleeve during certain meals and immediately the conversation starts.