Introducing the new Zenith Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar

Zenith introduced the Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar ref.03.3400.3610 in three variations. Price CHF12,900 with strap, CHF13,400 with bracelet

Zenith's latest rendition of the legendary automatic high-frequency chronograph enriches the iconic design with a triple calendar and moon phase, maintaining the unmistakable Chronomaster style.

Retaining the 1/10th of a second chronograph layout characteristic of the standard Chronomaster Original, the new Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar integrates a user-friendly complete calendar.

Symmetrically positioned windows above the chronograph counters display the days of the week and months, while the date window sits traditionally at 04:30. The moonphase display accompanies the chronograph’s 60-minute counter at 6 o’clock.

Crafted from stainless steel, the Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar features a compact 38 mm case, faithfully reproducing the blueprint and proportions of the original A386 model from 1969 and maintaining the typical bezel-less construction with a raised and domed sapphire crystal. The watch is water resistant up to 5 bar (approximately 50 meters / 165 feet).

The incorporation of a complete calendar with a moonphase mechanism into the automatic high-frequency 1/10th of a second chronograph calibre without altering the case’s proportions is, by itself, a true feat.

The Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar comes in two distinct dial versions: a silvery-white “panda” opaline dial with black counters and 1/10th of a second scale (ref. 03.3400.3610/38), and an opaline slate-grey dial with silvery-white counters and scale (ref. 03.3400.3610/39) that is directly inspired by the small series of El Primero triple calendar prototypes from 1970. 

In each version, rose gold-tone applied baton markers and hands, along with a polished rose gold moon on a metallic blue sunray-patterned disk with stars, add warmth and contrast.

A third dial variant, exclusively for the Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar Boutique Edition available only at Zenith physical and online boutiques (ref. 03.3400.3610/40), is done in a sunburst olive-green tone with golden applied markers and hands. In each version, the calendar wheels match the dial colours.

Visible through the transparent sapphire crystal, the Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar’s El Primero 3610 operates at a rate of 5 Hz (36,000 vibrations per hour) and offers a power reserve of approximately 60 hours. 

 

Completing the ensemble, the Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar is available with a calfskin strap in black, blue, or green (for the Boutique Edition dial), or a three-link steel bracelet with alternating brushed and polished finishes.

The new Zenith Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar is priced at CHF 12,900 with a calfskin strap and CHF 13,400 with a metal bracelet. zenith-watches.com

Suggested reading:
- The history of the Zenith El Primero