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Stuff.tv
22-05-2025
- General
- Stuff.tv
My favourite Zenith watch has just been upgraded with a stunning stone dial
Zenith's Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar was already a beauty. It's genuinely one of my favourite watches. Compact, clever, and effortlessly elegant, it brought back the full-calendar chronograph format in a wearable 38mm case – complete with a moonphase and El Primero's signature 1/10th-of-a-second timing. But now? It's had a celestial glow-up. Meet the new Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar Lapis Lazuli, which swaps the standard dial for a slab of deep blue stone speckled with natural pyrite. The result looks like a starlit sky – fitting, really, given Zenith's name was inspired by the night sky's highest point. Lapis lazuli isn't just pretty. It's unpredictable. Each piece has a slightly different constellation of gold-flecked inclusions, meaning no two dials – and no two watches – will ever be the same. That's a nice contrast to the symmetry of the triple calendar layout, which includes day, date, month, moonphase, and a full chronograph. The layout remains tidy and legible: day and month appear up top, the moonphase tucks inside the chronograph minute counter at six, and the date sits discreetly between four and five. Silver sub-dials and chapter ring pop against the inky blue background, making this feel more functional than fussy. The case is pure vintage Zenith – inspired by 1969's A386, with pump pushers, sharp lugs, and a box sapphire crystal. Under the hood is the El Primero 3610 calibre, ticking at 5Hz with a 60-hour power reserve and a stopwatch hand that whips around the dial every 10 seconds. The sapphire case back shows off a star-emblazoned rotor and a flash of blue on the column wheel, in case you weren't already sold on the colour theme. It ships on a blue leather strap, but there's also a matching steel bracelet in the box. At $22,700 (or £20,500), it's priced firmly in dream territory (for me, anyway), but if you're a fan of chronographs, calendars, or cosmic dials, this might be the best version yet of one of Zenith's most quietly brilliant watches. Liked this? The Omega Railmaster returns and I'm having trouble picking a favourite
Hype Malaysia
07-05-2025
- Business
- Hype Malaysia
It's Bougie O'clock With These Exquisite New Drops From Zenith & Richard Mille!
The line between form and function in the world of fashion is a thin one indeed, and it's a pain when consumers have to pick between what's necessary and what's appealing. However, that dilemma is non-existent with the watches we're highlighting today, as they not only emanate an overwhelming sense of luxury, but are also paradigms of practicality and usability. Check them out for yourselves! Zenith Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar Rose Gold Zenith has unveiled a new version of its Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar, with a striking black dial and featuring 18-carat rose gold. The model, which was first reintroduced during LVMH Watch Week 2024, has only ever been available in steel cases; this is the first time it has been redesigned in rose gold. The design honours the Maison's 1969 A386 watch, but it has been updated for contemporary wearers. The simplified colour scheme of rose gold, black, and white accents is the main focus of this updated version. It maintains its traditional features, such as tapered lugs, pump-style pushers, and a raised box sapphire crystal, guaranteeing elegant proportions and an easy-to-use design. The rose gold moon phase function and the full calendar display work in unison with the El Primero three-register chronograph. The date appears at 4:30, and the day and month indicators are symmetrically placed at 11 and 2 o'clock. A balanced and readable dial is ensured by the graceful integration of the moon phase display into the 60-minute chronograph counter at six o'clock. The rose gold-plated hands and hour markers are coated with SuperLuminova SLN C1 to improve visibility in low light conditions. The new El Primero 3610 movement, which powers the watch, has a 60-hour power reserve and a high frequency of 36,000 vibrations per hour. Like its counterparts, the watch has an open sapphire crystal caseback that provides a full view of its amazing movement. The Zenith Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar Rose Gold is available for sale at Zenith's official website and authorised retailers for US$26,300 (~RM111,150). Richard Mille's RM 75-01 Flying Tourbillon Sapphire Watches Three RM 75-01 Flying Tourbillon Sapphire models have been introduced by Richard Mille as part of their upscale watch line. The timepieces, which were made especially for sapphire cases, combine fluidity inspired by water with gothic architectural elements. There are three different variations in the collection. One has a sea-green rubber strap and a clear sapphire case, which evokes images of tropical beaches and water. One model features lilac pink sapphire casebacks that reflect the twilight of the South Sea, while the other model features sapphire blue casebacks that are inspired by the depths of the ocean. Every design preserves elegance while capturing the spirit of the natural world. Proudly displayed from practically every angle on the watch case is the fully skeletonised RM 75-01 calibre. In the meantime, SuperLuminova components highlight the intricate design's sculptural quality by illuminating it with an enthralling interplay of light and shadow. Each tripartite case, requiring over 1,000 hours of labour, reflects the brand's mastery of this hard, scratch-resistant material. Richard Mille's commitment to inventive watchmaking is embodied in the RM 75-01 Flying Tourbillon Sapphire, which combines classic design elements with technical sophistication. For more details on the new RM 75-01 Flying Tourbillon Sapphire watches, head over to Richard Mille's official website.
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
A Watch This Elegantly Complicated Has No Right to Be So Compact
Zenith mirrors its 1969 Chronomaster with perfect proportions, multiple complications and a precious metal. Every product is carefully selected by our editors. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more No other watch brand can seamlessly blend a classy moon phase calendar complication and a sporty racing chronograph like Zenith. The new Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar mirrors the case proportions of the A386 line from 1969, the first watches to house the El Primero chronograph movement. While this multiple-complication Chronomaster dates back to the 1970s, it was reintroduced in 2024 with a compact 38mm case. The steel versions released last year were impressive enough, but the new rose gold and black Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar adds a measure of vintage sophistication. Coming off an impressive run at Watches and Wonders 2025, Zenith appears to have saved its most wearable and approachable, if not quite affordable, new watch for after the dust settled. It may not have the name recognition of the Rolex Daytona or Omega Speedmaster, but for chronograph aficionados, the Zenith El Primero is second to none. Its 1/10th second register and high-beat 36,000vph accuracy are top of the class. What's more, Zenith has consistently demonstrated an exceptional aptitude for geometric balance and proportioning in its dial layouts. Adding a day, month and moon phase to an already busy dial could muck things up, but not with Zenith. A date window already existed at 4:30 in the El Primero template, so small day and month windows are masterfully placed right above the rose gold-plated running seconds register at nine o'clock and the rose gold-plated chronograph seconds register at three o'clock. The moon phase is incorporated into the rose gold-plated chronograph minutes register at six o'clock through a crescent moon-shaped cut-out in the dial. Unlike most chronographs, the central second hand on the El Primero makes a complete revolution every 10 seconds. A rose gold-plated 1/10th-second chapter ring counts to 100, while a black chapter ring placed outside measures the elapsed time in tenths of a second. Despite the precious metal, the new Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar is subdued by today's luxury watch standards. The 18-karat rose gold is warm and balanced out by black on the dial and leather strap. The 38mm case size creates a discrete silhouette that doesn't jump off the wrist like many audacious luxury watches. Its luster is muffled further by the sporty dial layout that, even with the added calendar compilation, echoes 1970s racing chronographs. Quiet luxury has negative connotations of flavorless neutral colors and bland design. Still, this watch fits the traditional definition in that it is unassuming to the untrained eye and has a luxurious price and pedigree. Even with the addition of a precious metal, this Zenith chronograph maintains the brand's IYKYK reputation. The impressive combination of complications is tucked away in a compact case that doesn't disclose its value, making it an excellent humble-flex. The Zenith Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar in 18-karat rose gold is available now from Zenith and authorized dealers for $26,300. Steel versions of the Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar are still available and, depending on the strap, cost between $13,400 and $13,900. $26,300 at Zenith
Stuff.tv
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Stuff.tv
The Zenith Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar Chronograph gets a rose gold makeover
Hot on the heels of a standout showing at Watches and Wonders – and riding the buzz of its record-breaking G.F.J. calibre – Zenith has added a new layer of luxury to its Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar Chronograph. The sleek 38mm model, which made its comeback last year in stainless steel (and is one of the brand's best watches, in my opinion), now arrives dressed to impress in full 18-ct rose gold. This isn't just a pretty face, though. The triple calendar Chronomaster is one of the most intricate takes on Zenith's legendary El Primero movement – a high-frequency calibre that was always intended to carry more than just a stopwatch function. As early as 1970, Zenith was already playing with prototypes that married the chronograph with day, date, month and moonphase indicators. Reborn in 2024, the current Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar stays true to that vision. The design nods back to the classic A386, with a boxy sapphire crystal, tapered lugs and pump-style pushers that wouldn't look out of place in a vintage catalogue. The dial layout is sharp and balanced: day and month windows sit at 11 and 2 o'clock, the date nestles at 4:30, and the moonphase tucks neatly into the chronograph's 6 o'clock sub-dial. Now, in rose gold, the watch dials up the drama. A black dial sets off the warm case tones, with matching rose gold indexes and sub-dials creating just the right amount of contrast. SuperLuminova on the hands and markers keeps it readable, even when the lights go down. Powering it all is the El Primero 3610 calibre – a 5Hz movement that tracks tenths of a second, with a chronograph hand that races round the dial in just 10 seconds. Despite the added complexity of a full calendar, you still get a 60-hour power reserve and a full view of the movement through the sapphire case back. The price? $26,300 / £23,900. It's available now via Zenith boutiques, online and selected retailers. Liked this? The Christopher Ward C12 Loco arrives with a new in-house calibre and seriously desirable styling
