Video: Thierry Collot Of Zenith Explains The El Primero Chronomaster 2

Recently, we had some time to catch up with Zenith USA head, Thierry Collot, who took the time to explain the brand’s recently released El Primero Chronomaster 2 (available with either a blue or black bezel). The watch demonstrates the brand’s incredible accuracy in timekeeping and is an evolution of its El Primero mechanical caliber that measures to 1/10th of a second accuracy.

Technical Specifications of the El Primero Chronomaster 2

Movement:
El Primero 3600, Automatic
Calibre: 13¼“` (Diameter: 30 mm)
Movement thickness: 6.6mm
Frequency: 36,000 VpH (5 Hz)
Power-reserve: min. 60 hours
Finishes: New star-shaped oscillating weight with satined finishings

Functions:
Hours and minutes in the centre
Small seconds at 9 o’clock
1/10th of a second Chronograph:
– Central chronograph hand that makes one turn in 10 seconds
– 60-minute counter at 6 o’clock
– 60-second counter at 3 o’clock
Date indication at 6 o’clock

Case:
Diameter: 42 mm
Diameter opening: 37.1 mm
Thickness: 12.75 mm
Crystal: Domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both sides
Case-back: Transparent sapphire crystal
Material: Titanium with blue ceramic bezel
Water-resistance: 10 ATM

Dial:
Open-worked with three different-coloured counters
Hour-markers: Rhodium-plated, faceted and coated with Super-LumiNova®SLNC1
Hands: Rhodium-plated, faceted and coated with Super-LumiNova®SLNC1

Bracelet:
Blue alligator strap with protective rubber lining & grey stitching

Limited Edition: 250 pieces