ZThis week enith launched a lovely new titanium model of the Chronomaster Sport.
The Chronomaster Sport Titanium is available in a well-recognized, well-proportioned 41mm x 13.8mm case and weighs simply 105 grams on the bracelet due to grade 5 titanium, making it 30% lighter than a chrome steel Chronomaster Sport. And with the rubber strap built-in into FKM, it is even lighter.
The place there isn’t a gentle, there’s worth. For $11,800 for the bracelet model and $11,300 for the built-in FKM rubber strap (FKM is a premium rubber that’s sturdy and pliable and we extremely suggest the feel and appear of one of these strap). At $11,800, that is simply an $800 premium for a Grade 5 titanium case and bracelet in comparison with the usual stainless-steel Chronomaster Sport, which prices $11,000 (versus its 2021 debut worth of $10,000 -dollars), or simply $300 extra in the event you select a rubber strap. And nicely under a watch just like the Rolex Daytona, which it resembles. Does that imply it is low cost?
Will depend on the way you take a look at it. The stainless-steel Daytona, at present $15,100, is analogous however is in a distinct league in the case of resale (they nonetheless promote for nicely over retail on the secondary market). And once you evaluate it to one thing like an Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch, which prices $6,600 to $8,000 in stainless-steel relying on the model and likewise has a superb chronograph motion, the Zenith’s $11,000-plus price ticket raises questions, particularly contemplating the Zenith chronograph motion options little to no hand ending.
General, the dimensions and aesthetics of the Chronomaster Sport Titanium (additionally in stainless-steel) look good, though some shoppers might choose a darkish grey or black bezel or extra distinction on the sunburst nickel grey tricolor dial. The El Primero Caliber 3600 motion is dependable, providing a 5Hz beat frequency with 35 jewels and a 60-hour energy reserve. It is seen by the clear caseback, however there’s little to no hand ending to justify the excessive price ticket. One might even argue that the TAG Heuer Carrera’s in-house column wheel vertical clutch chronograph motion is extra subtle than a column wheel horizontal clutch motion, and that is at present obtainable on a bracelet for as little as $5,850.
The Chronoamster Sport Titanium is undoubtedly a gorgeous watch, however as such Hours The reader wrote within the feedback to his protection of the launch: “Fortunately nobody pays RRP for ZenitheThough we can’t say with certainty that each Zenith will probably be offered at a reduction, this remark is supported by anecdotal information in addition to Chrono24 resale costs, that are 30% +/- of the retail worth for the prevailing stainless-steel Chronomaster Sport fashions.
Zenith designs great-looking chronographs (the Pilot Huge Date Flyback excluded), however their positioning continues to lift questions on the place precisely they match into the Swiss watch market, and even inside LVMH.
Images by Zenith.
