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Ornatus-Mundi introduces a significant collaboration between Zenith and Cohiba, celebrating the cigar brand's 50th anniversary with a limited edition El Primero Chronomaster 1969. This article explores the design elements and community reception of this unique partnership, highlighting how two distinct luxury worlds converge. Readers will gain insight into the watch's aesthetic details and the broader discussion around brand collaborations in watchmaking.
The El Primero Chronomaster 1969 is a notable reference within the El Primero collection, distinguished by its open-back design showcasing the high-frequency movement. This particular model pays homage to the original El Primero aesthetic while incorporating modern manufacturing techniques and an exhibition case back, a feature not present in the historical models. It represents a contemporary interpretation of a significant chronograph design, appealing to collectors interested in both heritage and visible mechanical artistry. The dial layout, with its overlapping sub-dials and distinct color scheme, is a direct callback to the early El Primero chronographs.
This reference typically features a stainless steel case, housing the automatic El Primero caliber. The movement operates at a high frequency, characteristic of the El Primero series, providing precise timekeeping and chronograph functionality. The case diameter is a balanced size, suitable for a range of wrist sizes, and it is fitted with a sapphire crystal on both the front and the exhibition case back, allowing for an unobstructed view of the intricate movement. The power reserve is consistent with modern automatic chronographs, offering practical daily wearability.
The Chronomaster 1969 appeals to collectors who appreciate the technical achievements of the El Primero movement and its historical significance, combined with the visual appeal of an open-worked dial section. It stands as a key offering in the contemporary El Primero lineup, bridging the gap between historical designs and modern horological preferences. Variants often include different strap options and minor dial color variations, but the core design language remains consistent across the reference.
... thinking that it slowly gets a little ridiculous with those special editions? No offense intended, but I have a feeling that this trend is more damage than cure to the challenges the watch industry faces. SEs like this are what I feared for Zenith when Hublot mastermind JCB came into play... Again, maybe it's only me.... Cheers Henrik
...but I like chocolate dials ;-)
Iam surely getting one soon.... )
But agree with the numerous special editions,which are more about colors/logos vs something truly unique.
I love Cohiba Cigars and attended the 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner in Havana earlier this year, but does this make sense.....I don\'t think so, but maybe that is just me....
for the real rarities.... ...... ...... called 'regular production' ;-) Cheers, Magnus
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