That’s a nosebleed-inducing number for the average watch lover but barely qualifies as entry-level in the world of expensive watches. The Zenith Chronomaster Original Limited Edition for Hodinkee is available in a limited run of 300 pieces and goes for $9,500.
For over a decade, the Rolex Daytona was powered by Zenith’s El Primero movement, before switching to its own movement. Zenith makes its movements in-house, and it makes movements for other brands, too. This time the vintage 36. Zenith’s movements are one of the most legendary aspects of the brand. The transparent case back allows you to appreciate the refined movement. As the leading destination for all things watches and horology, Hodinkee’s appreciation of both ZENITH’s 1969 release of the first fully integrated automatic chronograph movement, along with their Chronomaster Original line that was unveiled last year with the latest generation of the seminal calibre featuring 1/10th of a second measurement. The El Primero came on to the scene about a century later, and was the first automatic chronograph.Īs for the movement, the watch uses Zenith’s El Primero Automatic Caliber 3600, which has been subtly refined since the early days of the El Primero to make for a watch that’s smoother and more reliable. Though Zenith isn’t among the most well-known Swiss watchmakers among casual watch fans, it’s a widely respected brand with a long pedigree that stretches back to 1865. Welcome to The Spec Sheet, where we use digestible, 60-second clips to showcase everything you need to know about a particular watch.
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