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ZENITH EL PRIMERO Chronomaster Open Power Reserve Specifications
The Chronomaster Open unites in a spectacular fashion the most rigorous watchmaking tradition with bold contemporary design. This ZENITH model uncovers the very essence of time and reveals, in the openings on its dial, the 36,000 vibrations of its movement: the legendary El Primero. The aperture invites interest as much by the magic it emanates as by the curiosity it inspires. But make no mistake: the Chronomaster Open is first and foremost an example of technological prowess, a timepiece that is 100% technical and 100% passion.
The great watchmaking tradition
Everything here evokes the great tradition of watchmaking: a column-wheel chronograph mechanism; a power reserve indicator; a rhodium-plated plate, circular-graining and chamfered bridges; strokes drawn on the hammers, levers and conveyors; oscillating weight with “Côtes de Genève” guilloché work; revelation of the ZENITH star through skeleton work and tachometric scale on the flanges that harks back to the chronographs used in the first automobile races. One can only admire the attention to detail.
Aesthetic daring
The Chronomaster Open displays an avant-garde design with highly finished features. This aspect is important in the choice of a watch, one of the only pieces of jewelry worn by men, an accessory that identifies and highlights his personality. ZENITH communicates the image of a highly technical brand that is intended for connoisseurs of high-precision watchmaking.
Variations
Using the design codes of the past to interpret contemporary models, the Chronomaster Open is based on a century and a half of watchmaking expertise. The Open model exists in four different versions: a silver or black sun-burst dial in a steel case or silver sun-burst dial in an 18-carat rose gold case or in a rose gold and steel case.
EL PRIMERO CHRONOMASTER OPEN POWER RESERVE
• The emblematic feature of the OPEN model is the revealing of the heart of the legendary EL PRIMERO movement
• Automatic chronograph with column wheel and power reserve indicator
• Movement with 36,000 vibrations/hour, developed and manufactured in-house for over 40 years
Technical data
Movement
El Primero 4021P, Automatic
Caliber: 13 1/4 ``` (Diameter: 30 mm)
Height: 7.85 mm
Parts: 248
Jewels: 39
Frequency: 36,000 V/h – (5 Hz)
Power reserve: approximately 50h
· Regulator assembly with fine adjustment
· Central rotor on ball bearings
· Automatic winding in both directions
· Rapid date reset
· Chronograph function
· Chronograph control center via column wheel
Decoration:
· Rhodium-plated platinum
· “Côtes de Genève” or circular graining and chamfering on the bridges
· Strokes drawn on the hammers, levers and conveyors
Oscillating weight:
Metal oscillating weight with guilloché work in a “Côtes de Genève” motif and revelation of the ZENITH star through skeleton work
Functions
· Central hours and minutes
· Small seconds at 9 o’clock
· Second chronograph counter in the center
· 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock
· Power-reserve indicator in the center
Case
Diameter: 42 mm
Crystal: Sapphire glass treated with anti-reflection on both sides
Case back: Transparent sapphire glass
Water resistance: 10 ATM / 100 meters
Available models
Available in steel, 18-carat two-toned or rose gold with silver or black sun-burst dial and a brown or black alligator-skin strap
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ZENITH EL PRIMERO Chronomaster Open Power Reserve Specifications
The Chronomaster Open unites in a spectacular fashion the most rigorous watchmaking tradition with bold contemporary design. This ZENITH model uncovers the very essence of time and reveals, in the openings on its dial, the 36,000 vibrations of its movemen...
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