Zenith’s CHRONOMASTER full-calendar chronograph watch is not just a watch, it is the crystallization and innovation of half a century of watchmaking technology. Do you know? Its El Primero movement, with its operating frequency of up to 5 Hz, can achieve precise timing of 1/10 second, which is really amazing! Want to know how this watch perfectly combines tradition and modernity? Then read on!
The legend and innovation of the Zenith full-calendar chronograph
In the long history of watches, some time measurement tools are not only accurate, but also carry the innovative spirit and courage of fearless challenges of watchmakers. This is the case with the Zenith CHRONOMASTER flagship series full-calendar chronograph watch. Developed since 1970, the story of the full-calendar chronograph has spanned more than half a century, and the legendary journey of the CHRONOMASTER full-calendar chronograph has just begun.
The technical leadership of El Primero movement
As the watchmaking soul of Zenith, the El Primero movement has demonstrated Zenith’s technological leadership in the field of watchmaking to the world with its high-frequency technology since its advent in 1969. The movement’s operating frequency of up to 5 Hz gives the El Primero movement the ability to time 1/10th of a second. To this day, Zenith is still the only Swiss watch brand that can combine high-frequency timing with full calendar functions.
2024 new full calendar chronograph watch
In 2024, the Zenith CHRONOMASTER full-calendar chronograph watch will return, marking the brand’s tribute to fifty years of glory and its outlook for the future. The new rose gold material is elegant and charming, showing the aesthetic needs of contemporary consumers and the spirit of the times.
The new CHRONOMASTER rose gold full-calendar chronograph watch is equipped with the newly designed El Primero 3610 self-winding movement, which has 1/10-second chronograph function, full calendar and moon phase display, 60-hour power reserve and many other complex functions. The chronograph second hand of the watch rotates once every 10 seconds. This feature is derived from the 5 Hz high vibration frequency technology of the El Primero movement.
The watch case is based on the classic A386 design, with a diameter of 38 mm. The combination of rose gold and black is classic and fashionable, meeting the aesthetic needs of contemporary consumers. This watch is not only a precise timing tool, but also a work of art, reflecting the brand’s pursuit of the perfect integration of watchmaking tradition and modern technology.
New revival styles released in 2025
On April 24, 2025, the rose gold version of the Zenith CHRONOMASTER flagship series revival full-calendar watch was officially released in Shanghai. The new watch inherits the design elements of the revival model and displays an elegant style with a 38 mm case. The watch mirror is made of sapphire crystal, and the tapered lug design is inspired by the 1969 A386 watch. Made of rose gold material, it forms an elegant contrast with the black dial, showing a noble temperament.
This conference also marked the beginning of the legendary story of the CHRONOMASTER full-calendar chronograph watch.
Conclusion
Every detail of the Zenith CHRONOMASTER full-calendar chronograph watch tells the legend and innovation of watchmaking, especially the classic combination of rose gold and black, which is simply synonymous with elegance. As a watch enthusiast, I think this is not only a timekeeping tool, but also a work of art. What do you think? Welcome to share your views in the comment area, and don’t forget to like it!