Zenith has simply taken the covers off Chronomaster Sport titanium, primarily a light-weight variant of the best-selling sports activities chronograph. Crafted completely from brushed and polished titanium, the brand new chronometer is powered by the El Primero 3600 and, like most sports activities chronographs as we speak, is offered with both an identical titanium bracelet or an built-in rubber strap.
First ideas
The Chronomaster Sport Titanium is nothing new when it comes to design – the design continues to be based mostly on the Rolex Daytona – however feels good within the mild alloy. The watch has the scale required for a sports activities chronograph, however is simple to put on due to its lightness.
As an reasonably priced various to the Daytona, the Chronomaster Sport isn’t notably fascinating in metal, however is extra interesting in titanium. Admittedly, it retains the identical design, however the titanium case and bracelet give it a noticeably totally different really feel.
Of all of the Chronomaster Sport variations, this one is probably the most interesting, particularly as a result of it’s the solely variant that options delicate, monochromatic colours. The grey hue of titanium enhances the palette, with the tri-color sub-dials in grey tones being a intelligent contact.
The Chronomaster Sport Titanium prices $11,800 with a bracelet, barely much less with a bracelet. The worth is akin to different Zenith fashions with the identical motion and is broadly good worth for cash for sports activities chronographs, with the Daytona being round 40% dearer and the equal Grand Seiko round 30% dearer. Nevertheless, Zenith has traditionally discovered most success with aggressive pricing, and these can be considerably extra enticing with a bigger worth distinction in comparison with its rivals.
Grey ghost
Whereas virtually all Chronomaster Sport fashions are available colours starting from inexperienced to pink, the titanium model is extra reserved. It options the identical design parts however is adorned in grey tones, with the one splash of colour coming from crimson accents for the chronograph.
The dial is radially brushed and electroplated in a nickel grey, with faceted, polished and Superluminova-filled hour markers that match the arms. The arms are conveniently color-coded to point their perform: the arms for the central seconds and elapsed time registers are tipped in crimson to correspond to the “36,000 VpH” indication under 12 o’clock. Notably, the registers are in Zenith’s signature tricolor, however in three shades of grey, the brightest being the fixed second at 9.
The case has a diameter of 41 mm and a peak of 13.6 mm. Most case surfaces are matt brushed, together with the crown, bezel and pushers. Nevertheless, the bevels alongside the sides of the lugs and hyperlinks in addition to the perimeters of the bezel are extremely polished for distinction.
Like the remainder of the Chronomaster Sport line, the titanium mannequin is provided with the El Primero 3600, which supplies it a “lightning” seconds. The central second hand rotates across the dial each ten seconds, permitting time measurements with an accuracy of as much as a tenth of a second.
The El Primero 3600 caliber has a 60-hour energy reserve and is provided with blued screws and a blued column wheel, whereas the bridges are completed with various kinds of satin brushes. The openwork rotor is made in the identical model and has the Zenith star brand within the center.
Key information and worth
Zenith Chronomaster Sport Titanium
Ref. 95.3100.3600/39.M3100
diameter: 41mm
Top: 13.6mm
materials: Titan
Crystal: sapphire
Water resistance: 100 m
Motion: El Primero 3600
Options: Hours, minutes, seconds, date and chronograph
Winding: Routinely
Frequency: 36,000 beats per hour
Vitality reserve: 60 hours
belt: Matching bracelet or rubber strap
Restricted version: NO
Availability: From February 2024 in Zenith boutiques and chosen retailers
Worth: $11,800 for the bracelet; $11,300 with rubber strap
For extra data, go to Zenith-watches.com.
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