Born beneath a star-dusted sky, ZENITH has always looked to the heavens for inspiration. This year, the maison reveals a cosmic expression of its artistry: the CHRONOMASTER Original Triple Calendar Lapis Lazuli. A tribute to both astronomy and horology, it captures the poetry of time in a dial as infinite as the night sky.
At the heart of this creation lies lapis lazuli, its deep ultramarine punctuated by golden pyrite inclusions that shimmer like constellations. Each dial, shaped by nature’s hand, is one of a kind—no two watches will ever be identical. Balanced across the 38mm steel case, silver-toned chronograph counters and a chapter ring measuring 1/10th of a second provide clarity and contrast, while the complete calendar and moonphase indications trace celestial rhythms with effortless elegance.
The design, drawn from the iconic 1969 A386, evokes vintage refinement with tapered lugs, pump pushers, and a raised sapphire crystal. Inside beats the El Primero 3610 calibre, ZENITH’s high-frequency legend reborn, now capable of measuring time to the tenth of a second. With a 60-hour power reserve, stop-seconds mechanism, and a sapphire caseback revealing its blue column wheel and star-shaped rotor, the movement marries technical brilliance with visual allure.
Completing the composition is a blue calfskin strap with steel clasp, alongside a polished steel bracelet—transforming the piece from celestial jewel to everyday companion. Priced at CHF 21,900, the CHRONOMASTER Original Triple Calendar Lapis Lazuli is not merely a watch; it is a wearable universe, crafted for those who seek the stars.
