![]() ![]() I personally feel that the pink gold model has better legibility, but the more I look at the stainless steel model, the more sporty and “Zenith” it feels. The transparent date window remains between 1 and 2 o’clock with a red backdrop, and the moon-phase (complete with a 59-day double-lunar cycle) at the 6 o’clock position adds a splash of additional color to the traditional red, blue, and grey Zenith palette. Through the domed sapphire crystal, there is a lot to look at, as there are over 332 components, and the full stainless model does appear a bit busy at first glance. The dial shares the same layout as the previous versions, but for the Zenith Chronomaster El Primero Grande Date Full Open, the architecture is on full display. Because it beats at 5Hz, this allows for an accurate display down to a tenth of a second. The self-winding chronograph movement operates at 36,000vph and has a 50-hour power reserve. Inside beats a 5Hz, high-frequency, in-house El Primero Calibre 4047B. And keeping its size in line with the rest of the Grande Date collection, measuring in at 45mm, this may seem like a larger, more imposing watch – but who would buy such a watch if they didn’t want people to see it? It would have been interesting to see a ceramic bezel version like with their Rolling Stones El Primero Skeletonized watch, in my opinion. The watch will come in two variations: a full stainless steel case, or two-tone stainless steel and pink gold. Both will feature a domed sapphire crystal on the front, and a sapphire case-back. It’s not a surprise, as Zenith has a penchant for some truly polarizing and bold designs, and this watch is a natural progression in the El Primero line which now has something like over 70 watches in production. The El Primero Calibre 4047 comprises 332 parts serving to display this range of useful complication.For Baselworld 2017, Zenith is releasing the Chronomaster El Primero Grande Date Full Open watch. Featuring a dial carved in sapphire, a dual-disc sun and moon phase, and for the first time in the Grande Date, a fully skeletonized architecture, it’s hard to not be both enamored and a little overwhelmed by the high-energy design. ![]() The transparent upper disc with two polished metallic moons performs one rotation every 59 days, while the lower day/night disc makes one full turn every 24 hours. Water-resistant to 50 metres, the watch is fitted with a black alligator leather strap with matching metal buckle. The latter is a useful and poetic complication specific to Zenith, portrayed by an indication reflecting the double path of the sun and moon by means of two superimposed discs Zenith has created a dial with a sunburst motif radiating from the centre, along with circular satin-brushed chapter-ring zone and counter zone at 3 o’clock, while the sun and moon aperture at 6 o’clock is sunburst guilloché-worked on its lower section. The watch displays celestial movements at 6 o’clock and the days passing through the large date aperture at 2 o’clock. The dial opens onto the beating heart of the movement that reveals the regulating organ and its high-frequency vibrations. In 2012, Zenith has further enriched this major collection by unveiling the El Primero Chronomaster Open Grande Date Moon & Sunphase with exceptional chronographic performances. May 2, 2012: Since the advent of the first automatic integrated chronograph, Zenith’s famous collection of El Primero calibres has constantly evolved. ![]() Zenith launches the El Primero Chronomaster Open Grande Date Moon & Sunphase ![]()
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