Zenith Resurrects '70s Icon - 18k Rose Gold-Clad Triple Calendar Chronomaster Redux
🚀 Zenith's Triple Calendar Revival: A Classy Complication
🕰️ Zenith, the illustrious Swiss watchmaker, unveiled its revived Triple Calendar for the prestigious Chronomaster Original line in 2024. This baby offers a triple calendar readout - month, day, and date - elegantly positioned around the dial, along with a trio of chronograph registers and a captivating moonphase indicator. Even non-watch aficionados are familiar with the classic date window or the day-date aperture, but this dial arrangement maximizes information without overcrowding your peepers.
🦺 Roots Run Deep
stiffle most casual fans might not recognize, Zenith's legendary El Primero movement was actually hatched with calendar complications in mind from its birth back in 1970. In response to their debut, Zenith whipped up 25 prototype triple calendar chronographs using the A386 case design. Although these prototypes never reached the mass market, they represented a visionary outlook that has finally manifested in full-blown reality half a century later.
💰 18k Rose Gold Sophistication
The latest iteration of the rose gold Triple Calendar masterfully marries vintage inspiration with modern luxury vibes. Sticking to the original A386's 38mm case diameter (just like last year's reintroduction model), it showcases the same architectural wonders that made the original so iconic- from the raised box sapphire crystal to the exquisitely proportioned pump-style pushers and elegantly tapered lugs.
🌕 Contrast Queen
Where this rose gold version truly dazzles is in its execution of contrasts. Beyond the lavish pairing with the 18k rose gold case, the deep black dial offers the perfect backdrop for the rose gold-plated counters, hands, and indices. The resulting combination is surprisingly adaptable to various outfits, boasting exceptional legibility and spilling out a touch of sophisticated warmth that steel simply can't match.
🕰️ Moon and Time at Your Fingertips
Just as in previous editions, the day and month indicators at 11 and 2 o'clock maintain perfect symmetry, while the moonphase display integrated into the 6 o'clock subdial demonstrates Zenith's thoughtful approach to dial composition. A black calfskin strap secures the package to your wrist, adorned with an 18k rose gold folding clasp for a touch of extra flair.
💡 El Primero 3610 Calibre: The Quintessential High-Frequency Chronograph
Under the hood, the El Primero 3610 calibre continues to prove why Zenith reigns supreme in the high-frequency chronograph scene. Its crowning achievement is its true 1/10th of a second functionality, where the central chronograph hand whirls around the dial in just 10 seconds, showing off the movement's exceptional 5-Hz frequency. Remarkably, Zenith has managed to incorporate the complete calendar mechanism without compromising aesthetic appeal or performance. Despite the added complexity, the movement still boasts a sturdy 60-hour power reserve, letting you wind it up less frequently. Take a peek at the beautiful movement finish through the exhibition caseback window to spy the signature blue column wheel and Zenith's iconic star emblem.
Spec Sheet
Model: Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar Rose Gold
Case Material: 18k rose gold
Case Size: 38mm
Lug-to-Lug: 46mm
Thickness: 14mm
Movement: Zenith El Primero 3610 automatic chronograph
Frequency: 5Hz
Power Reserve: 60 hours
Water Resistance: 50m
Band: Black calfskin leather strap with 18k rose gold folding clasp
Limited Edition?: No
💰 Pricing & Availability
The Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar can be yours for $26,300, available now. While the rose gold version may come with a hefty price tag (nearly double the stainless steel alternative), its unique charm and dual-tone elegance might just be worth the splurge. 😉
- The Triple Calendar Revival model showcases a fusion of technology, as the El Primero 3610 calibre, featuring a 5-Hz frequency and 1/10th of a second functionality, powers the chronograph.
- Zenith's limited edition Triple Calendar Rose Gold watch, combining style with modern luxurious vibes, offers a clear contrast against the deep black dial, its counters, hands, and indices plated in 18k rose gold.
