Zenith Chronomaster Original - References, Prices and Owners' Reviews

Why this original chronomaster from Zenith? First of all, there is a great love story between Zenith and me. The movement, the different models (including the DEFY that I also own), the simplicity of the brand and the different choices in colors mean that it can only match. After acquiring the DEFY, which absolutely won me over, I could not see myself taking another watch than Zenith. I hesitated for a long time, but the original chronomaster version was the right one. The period during which I bought it coincided with the release of the new original chronomaster models, in particular the triple calendar, but I found the dial too loaded with information, so I chose to go for the "simple" version. So why gold? because yes, the price is much higher than a steel version. There are several reasons, the first is that I wanted to invest in a watch, which, moreover, I like: - the el primero movement - a size adapted to my wrist (not very big) - a chronograph - I like gold watches - a simple bracelet, with a buckle (I like all-steel bracelets much less) In the end, this is what allowed me, after hours of reflection, benchmarking and comparison, to choose this model. Namely that in the competition, there was the speedmaster Moonshine gold dial, but there, it was the size of the dial (and the price) that stopped me.

Equipped with the latest version of the in-house movement (El Primero 3600, visible through the caseback), the Chronomaster Original takes up the aesthetic codes of the A386 reference from 1969. The historic colours of the sub-counters bring a certain balance to the dial and bring a touch of modernity. Designed for measuring short times, the sub-counter at 6 o'clock totals the minutes while the one at 3 o'clock displays the seconds and the central second hand the 1/10th of a second. The high frequency of the calibre (5 Hz) allows for exemplary fluidity of the small seconds located at 9 o'clock. The serenity and calm that emerge from the dial disappear the moment you push the chronograph pusher, leading the red hand into a mad race that questions our relationship with time and reminds us all of what it is possible to do in a limited moment. A legendary model and movement to rediscover in this modernised version!

It was important to me to have in his collection, a chrono with this legendary caliber. Zenith released for me the ideal model thanks to its 38mm case and a magnificent reverse panda dial. The most beautiful new watch with a vintage look for the time in my opinion. For my part, I was lucky to have the ladder bracelet offered with this last one which gives it even more of that vintage side that I love.