The readability issue from the most obvious disadvantages of skeletal dials is somewhat alleviated in this model, but you still should not expect a Military Watch performance. The dial is finished mostly in gray tones with red and blue accents on it. The hour and minute markers are attached to an inner chapter ring. However, it is the first time that we have come across a skeleton dial on a model that is relatively affordable. In fact, we have not seen this type of dial in the Chronomaster Collection for the first time as the El Primero Lightweight model has been designed in such a way as to provide the lightness mentioned in its name. Obviously I like the 38mm version is a bit more (the original El Primero Ref.A386 was also launched in a 38mm case), but not because I think the 42mm is an unbalanced adaptation, but on the contrary I think the classic El Primero case design has been successfully adapted to a 42mm diameter by keeping the characteristics of the original version.Īs most of the fully skeletonized timepieces, the model has no dial which explains the “Full Open” part in the model’s name tag. I can say that I have found this case type that I have seen in different models in the Chronomaster Collection quite successful. There is the classic embossed star logo on the top of the winding crown. A thin line is added to the heads of the piston style pushers.
The model’s winding crown and chronograph pushers are inspired by the classic El Primero Chronograph model. The caseback is attached to the case with four little screws.Īlthough I do not care much about dress watch style models, it is obviously a little unsettling about waterproofing with miniature screw or snap-on casebacks in sports models. Equipped with AR coated sapphire crystals on both sides, the case is water resistant to 100 meters. The case, which has a diameter of 42mm, offers a combination of mirror polished and satin brushed surfaces. The model’s case shares the same platform with the rest of the Chronomaster Collection in terms of design. The version we chose for our review is the 42mm diameter one with the reference 03.2081.400.
ZENITH CHRONOMASTER OPEN REVIEW FULL
The Chronomaster El Primero Full Open model, which is part of the Chronomaster Collection from the main product groups of the brand, is available in two different sizes as 38mm and 42mm. The brands which was imprinted on almost every watch enthusiast’s mind with its legendary El Primero model, remains on the agenda with its product line which that has been renovated in recent years and its CEO change frequency which can be regarded as a record for a long-established and relatively static sector like traditional watchmaking. The guest of our Hands On corner is a Zenith again. The Swiss brand Zenith, which continues its activities under the LVMH Group, is under the spotlight with the Chronomaster El Primero Full Open model, which is a member of the Chronomaster Collection and is presented to the watch enthusiasts as one of the Baselworld 2017 novelties.
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