In this new instalment of the traditional Zenith Coffeehouse Tales I would like to present to you another very tasteful specialty, the Zenith El Primero 36’000 VpH Volcano :

Part of the 36'000 VpH collection, this model comes in the traditional 42mm steel case with some very individual clothes:



First and foremost, there is the anthracite-coloured dial with its red gold accents (tachometer scale, indices, subdials and hands). 

A closer look reveals that Zenith opened up the stage for a dramatic interplay of colours and of delicate finishing alike, with a soleil pattern for the main face and fine circular grainings for the subdials and scales.

Very aptly the red gold accentuation is carried on to outside through the solid 18 ct. gold crown and pushers. Note the groove in the case back facilitating the grip on the crown.

No surprises on the back, the well.known and trusted calibre El Primero 400b, composed of 326 nicely finished components:

Overall, the design is intended to 'capture all the complex nuances of liquid lava'...

... which is does with quite some success: It really depends on how you allow the sun to touch the watch. Powerful contrast...

... slowly blending over to the warmth of Cuban sun (or a well-matured single malt)...

... and finally revealing a strong character. Only now one can realise that the dial in fact is of anthracite colour.

A similar transformation happens on the wrist!