![]() ![]() The combination of watchmaking and motoring is neither new nor particularly original (as many brands market that connection), but I personally see this particular Zenith, combining fantastic automobile-inspired design with a legendary chronograph movement, to be one of best (i.e. The purist at heart rejoiced about what he/she saw. Moreover, Zenith righted a few flaws with previous watches, most importantly the brand fixed the legibility issue of the chronograph minute counter (by - oh this irony! - reverting to the original 1969 design scheme.). Thus finding a bridge to modernity is crucial. Remember, so much these days is firmly tied to 'classics', at least in the watchmaking industry. While this is certainly not revolutionary in any sense of the word, it is a significant achievement which bodes well for a continued appreciation of the timepiece over time. To conclude, I personally think that this new Zenith El Primero 36,000 VPH Classic Cars represents a significant achievement for the brand from Le Locle, as it combines Zenith's current design language with a reference to historical motoring. ![]() The dials themselves are decorated with a concentric rim patter which is also found below the tachymeter (what else?) scale. Zenith Defy Classic Rainbow 41mm White Rubber Strap 48,900. Zenith Chronomaster Revival El Primero A384 37mm 12,800. This however is preferable to the 'standard Zenith' situation where the minutes counted need guesswork between 30 and 45 min. Zenith Chronomaster Revival El Primero A384 37mm Bracelet 13,500. Therefore, minutes elapsed can always be read, whereas some intuition is needed for the hours. Here, in contrast to the majority of Zenith's chronographs, permanent seconds and minuter counter cut into the hours dial and not vice versa. ![]() One important aspect of this dial design is that the subdials do overlap but in a fashion which does not impair readout of the most critical indication, the minute counter. Those indications are not necessary as one can easily infer the hours from the position of the hand. I doubt that hands filled with luminous material would yield a similar effect, hence this is a great and appropriate choice!įurther, the omission of the hours indices on the counter at 6 o'clock takes away any hint of clutter, and at the same time does not irritate those who object any cut-off indicate ab initio. Here, the novel hands, skeletonised and well rounded, add not only a touch of red colour but also emphasise the structural elements, thanks to their airiness, with a faint resemblance to vintage radio scales. Subtly different layers of the subdials give a first hint. Opt for an online-exclusive and more environmentally friendly packaging option. Let's take a closer look at the dial design dominated by the Côtes de Genève, it is all about structure and landscape. ![]()
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