Zenith Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar Lapis Lazuli

Tom Austin

• Zenith’s a hundred and sixtieth anniversary celebrations proceed with a wealthy blue treasured stone tackle the Chronomaster Authentic Triple Calendar.
• It represents the primary full stone dial for the Chronomaster Authentic, in any type.
• It’s spectacular how Zenith has managed to machine a number of subdials and calendar shows into a bit of lapis for this sophisticated chronograph.

Sizzling on the heels of the Chronomaster Authentic Triple Calendar in rose gold (which dropped lower than a month in the past), Zenith has wasted no time in conserving its birthday celebrations going, with one other blue addition to its vary. 2025 marks the a hundred and sixtieth anniversary of the model, and there was an unmistakable theme operating by means of the celebrations, with a flurry of daring, shiny blue watches. From the blue ceramic Chronomaster Sport, Defy and Pilot Massive Date, to the attractive, stone-dialled G.F.J., Zenith shocked everybody at Watches and Wonders 2025. To shut out Might, Zenith introduces the Chronomaster Authentic Triple Calendar, this time with a putting blue lapis lazuli dial.

Zenith launched the Chronomaster Authentic Triple Calendar again in 2024, with this sophisticated chronograph modelled after a prototype mannequin from 1970 that by no means made it to market. At 38mm in diameter with subtly built-in calendar and moonphases shows, it saved the purists comfortable, and the newest variation stays the identical, this time in stainless-steel. The rose gold model, launched a couple of weeks again, provided a far dressier search for the Chronomaster Authentic, and regardless of the extra tool-like attraction of metal, this new mannequin appears to supply a equally dressy expertise.

Developments come and go along with watches, and it’s secure to say that stone dials are a particularly sizzling development proper now. The putting blue of lapis lazuli is a implausible match for the Chronomaster Authentic, not solely as a result of it appeals to the elevated nature of this chronograph, but in addition as a result of blue is Zenith’s signature color. As at all times with pure stone, every dial is totally distinctive, providing homeowners an opportunity to basically have a one-of-a-kind piece.

It’s the primary time a full stone dial has been launched on the Chronomaster Authentic – one thing not often seen from the model, other than the occasional use of meteorite and the G.F.J. launched this 12 months, one of many standout releases from this 12 months’s ‘Geneva Watch Week’. The subdials in silver distinction fantastically, permitting the moonphase indicator to mix in effectively with the dial. The brilliant white chapter ring breaks issues up properly in order that the blue doesn’t overpower all the things, and the calendar indicators disappear in plain view, regardless of the irritating awkwardness of the date window at 4 o’clock.

Talking of irritating issues, the dial comes at a worth: at CHF 21,900, the lapis lazuli Chronomaster Authentic Triple Calendar is available in at round 63% increased than the bottom metal mannequin. That’s a substantial stretch above the standard worth only for a dial, particularly contemplating what number of microbrands and smaller independents are proving that stone dials don’t want to return at large premiums. It may be stated that the best high quality lapis lazuli is certainly costly, and whereas on this Chronomaster it’s lovely, it does carry the fee into the highlight. I suppose, not less than, it would imply the watch could keep comparatively uncommon regardless of not being a restricted version.

Naturally, the watch is powered by a variant of the revered El Primero automated chronograph motion, packing in these extra calendar issues in a surprisingly compact approach. Beating at 36,000 vibrations per hour, with a 60-hour energy reserve, the spectacular calibre lets you time 1/tenth of a second intervals, and shows full moonphase, day, month and date issues. These are all adjusted through exterior hidden pushers or the crown, conserving issues clear and (comparatively) easy.

The motion is seen by means of the sapphire exhibition caseback, and regardless of it being industrially completed, it’s nonetheless simple on the eyes, with a skeletonised rotor providing you with a clearer view of issues. Lastly, the watch is completed off with a blue calfskin leather-based strap with a metal folding clasp, or an identical metal bracelet with a folding clasp.

Zenith Chronomaster Authentic Triple Calendar Lapis Lazuli pricing and availability

The Zenith Chronomaster Authentic Triple Calendar Lapis Lazuli is out there now from all Zenith retailers or through the model’s e-boutique. Worth: CHF 21,900, A$35,100