Paris beats to Zenith rhythm
Last night, the French capital put on its finest show. Live from the terrace of the Tour d'Argent, in the harmony of brand ambassador Esther Abrami’s violin, Zenith brought together journalists and content creators for a relaxed and especially heart-warming evening to drop its latest release: a 50-piece limited run, the Chronomaster Original Paris Edition.
My Darling, Defy…
Following the Defy Skyline Paris Edition launched in 2024, Zenith pays tribute again to the City of Light. This new Chronomaster Original is a nod to urban views, but also to the perfectly ordered lines of the Grands Boulevards, and the architectural balance which expresses Paris identity. This inspiration comes alive in a stunning dial adorned with a lovat green gradient, which takes its cues from the copper patina covering the capital’s rooftops and monuments.
Rhodium-plated, faceted hands hover above, coated in green luminescent material, complemented by tone-on-tone chronograph sub-dials. A worthy successor to the 1969 A386 version, this exclusive edition highlights a 38mm stainless steel case. Water-resistant to 50 metres, it comes fitted with pump pushers and is protected by a domed sapphire crystal.
The El Primero, always a reference
This timepiece beats to the rhythm of one of watchmaking’s most iconic movements: the El Primero 3600 calibre. Ticking at 36,000 vibrations per hour, it displays tenths of a second via a central hand that completes a full rotation of the dial in just ten seconds. A technical showcase that has become Zenith’s hallmark. Visible through the sapphire case back, this high-frequency movement boasts roughly a 60-hour power reserve, uncovering its blue column wheel and openworked star-shaped oscillating weight, the brand’s icon.
This edition comes on a steel bracelet fitted with the new ZENCLASP™ folding clasp, which was one of the great highlights of the latest Watches and Wonders trade show (have a look at our article, “Episode 4: Special Watches and Wonders“). Patented by the brand and totalling 41 components, it showcases a tool-free micro-adjustment system, with 2.5 mm increments up to a total of 10 mm. The timepiece is also available on a black leather strap for a firm vintage look.
This Chronomaster Original Paris Edition strikes the perfect balance between exclusivity, Parisian identity, and the watchmaking heritage embodied by the El Primero calibre. Sold in a 50-piece limited run, this timepiece is bound to adorn collectors’ wrists in no time — if it is not already the case…
€11,800
Technical Specifications:
El Primero self-winding column-wheel chronograph, capable of measuring and displaying time precise to 1/10th of a second. A contemporary take on the iconic 1969 A386. Paris Edition, limited to 50 pieces. Dial with a lovat green gradient inspired by Parisian architecture. Case back engraved with “ÉDITION PARIS” and its unique limited-edition number.
Movement: El Primero 3600
Frequency: 36,000 VpH (5 Hz)
Power reserve: 60 hours
Functions: Central hours and minutes. Small seconds at 9 o’clock. Date window at 4:30. 1/10th of a second chronograph:
– Central chronograph hand completing one full rotation every 10 seconds
– 60-minute counter at 6 o’clock
– 60-second counter at 3 o’clock
Finishes: Openworked star-shaped oscillating weight with satin finishes
Material: Stainless steel
Water Resistance: 5 ATM
Case: 38mm
Dial: Lovat green gradient with tone-on-tone sub-dials
Hour Markers: Rhodium-plated, faceted, and coated with Super-LumiNova® SLN C1
Hands: Rhodium-plated, faceted, and coated with Super-LumiNova® SLN C1
Bracelet & Clasp: Steel bracelet with integrated micro-adjustable ZENCLASP™ folding clasp. Supplied with an additional black nubuck strap featuring a triple-folding clasp.
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