Zenith

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Its a monochrome watch for sure...

so by its nature it cannot compare (in contrast) to say a RG watch or the one with a blue dial. Having said that, the small (permanent seconds and chronograph minute counter) hands are crafted in blued steel, thus have ulitmate contrast. Further, the central hands are curved and highly polished, thus reflecting light from a broad range of infalling angles and providing ample surface contrast to the sunburst-brushed dial.
I have seen very few images only where contrast might pose a problem. Having said that, there are instance where constrast does not help a lot, too. The blue-dialed Glashütte Original Chronometer, for instance, also has polished hands against a grainy dial surface, however, often one can barely read time despite by conception there should be sufficient contrast.
This confirms that it really depends on the actual watch in question, and here the Elite Chronograph rests with the less susceptible specimen.
Does this help?
Cheers and happy hunting,
Magnus