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It’s a long time since the El Primero debuted as the world’s first automatic chronograph back in early 1969. There have been many intermediate Zenith models in that time, however this latest Chronomaster Sport model is comfortingly familiar. With the Sport, Zenith have re-used the classic blue, anthracite and light grey overlapping subdials of that original 1969 a386 El Primero chronograph. Is there a more iconic chronograph dial? No there is not. The case is similar to the existing Chronomaster El Primero Open and 386 Revival editions but at 41mm lies between the Open’s 42mm and the Revival’s 38mm. The near-perfect proportions are apparent immediately. The bezel is the right thickness, neither too vintage-narrow and not too modern-wide. The case is simple with polished sides and brushing on top. A polished bevel flows from one lug around the watch to the opposite lug in an elegant curve. The lugs are modern and minimal and connect the watch to the bracelet by tapering down simply. The Zenith Chronomaster Sport is a compelling proposition. It provides a brand new, cutting edge, in-house chronograph movement with an uncommon, if not completely new, 1/10 timing function. It has a hi-beat caliber from a movement family has just about as much history as any chronograph movement can have. This latest ‘El Primero’ resides at the modern end of a lineage that includes both the very first automatic chronograph shown to the public, and movements that were Rolex’s choice for the Daytona before it had an in-house movement. It’s difficult, nay impossible, not to recommend this watch for anyone looking for an exceptional modern automatic chronograph from a storied manufactured. Overall, the Chronomaster Sport is a high-quality watch coupled with a modern look evolved from a vintage classic. The watch in this ad, with reference 03.3100.3600/21.M3100, black dial, guarantee stamped by an official Zenith dealer in June 2021, it has been sold as used, but it has never been worn, and it is like new. The case is perfect with no signs of wear, even the bracelet is in excellent condition with no signs of wear that are particularly visible to the naked eye, only minor signs of wear due to aging and handling in the shop.
