Zenith celebrates its 160th anniversary with a timepiece that is both a tribute to history and a captivating window into the starry sky – embodied in a blue stone and an iconic mechanism.
Technology measures time. Art colors it with feeling. And it is at this intersection that a watch is born, like Zenith Chronomaster Triple Calendar Lapis Lazuli – a timepiece that is neither just functional nor just beautiful, but just the right amount of both.
The Poetics of Precision
Sometimes it seems that a watch is no longer just an instrument for measuring time, but a sophisticated poetic tool. Zenith The Chronomaster Triple Calendar Lapis Lazuli is just that – an exceptional specimen where technology and beauty coexist in stunning harmony. It is not just a watch, but a story in three acts: time, space and human masterpiece.
Design: elegance that doesn't scream, but whispers
The 38mm stainless steel case remains true to the original A386 from 1969 – a classic that never needed flashy accessories to catch the eye. But the dial is something else entirely: cut from genuine lapis lazuli, blue as a Mediterranean sky after a storm, with subtle gold inclusions reminiscent of distant galaxies. Each watch is unique, literally carved from nature.
Mechanics: El Primero - engine with pedigree
If the outside is a symphony of peace, the inside is a serious concert piece. The El Primero 3610 – one of the most celebrated automatic chronograph movements in history – ticks at 36,000 vibrations per hour and measures time to the nearest tenth of a second. Yes, tenths. It also displays the day, date, month and moon phases – all in a refined composition that would make Bauhaus jealous.
Dual personality: elegance and utility
Although it is a prestigious piece, it does not need to be locked in a safe. Sapphire crystal, water resistance to 50 meters and the interchangeability between a blue calfskin strap and a steel bracelet mean that you can wear it almost anywhere – from the opera box to a rainy city square. And with dignity.
Price of a dinner under the stars
Zenith is pricing the Zenith Chronomaster Triple Calendar Lapis Lazuli at €23,700. Yes, that’s not cheap – but think about it: what else in this price range combines high watchmaking art, the rarity of natural stone, and a technical heritage that goes back more than half a century?
Conclusion: a watch that's not afraid to look up
The Zenith Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar Lapis Lazuli is not just a watch. It is a manifesto. A statement that there is still room for beauty, precision and dreams in a world where time is increasingly measured digitally. And in this tiny piece of steel and stone, the sky never seems too far. For more information, visit the official website Zenith.
