Celebratory Blue Editions Unveiled for Zenith's Trio of Anniversary Watches, Marking 160 Years in Business
Zenith, the renowned Swiss watchmaker, has announced a special edition to commemorate its 160th anniversary. The trio, consisting of the Chronomaster, Defy Skyline Chronograph, and Pilot Big Date Flyback, showcases Zenith's iconic El Primero movement in blue ceramic cases.
The star of the show is the Chronomaster, boasting a blue ceramic case and a tri-colored overlapping totalizer design with red hand tips. It is accompanied by a matching blue ceramic bracelet and measures 41mm across with a 13.6mm thickness and 47mm lug-to-lug. The Defy Skyline Chronograph, a modern take on a 1969 model, features an octagonal case and a 12-sided bezel, also adorned with a blue ceramic bracelet. It mirrors the Chronomaster's specifications, except for a slight increase in size at 42mm.
The Pilot Big Date Flyback, on the other hand, offers a unique twist with a patented date window at the 6 and a pair of subdials for running seconds and a 30-minute chronograph counter. Unlike the Chronomaster and Defy Skyline Chronograph, it comes with rubber straps in either blue or white instead of a blue ceramic bracelet. Each watch in the set features an exhibition caseback, allowing viewers to appreciate the movement and the special 160th anniversary logo on the rotor.
All three watches are powered by different versions of Zenith's El Primero movement. The Chronomaster and Defy Skyline Chronograph are driven by the El Primero 3600, offering 1/10th of a second chronograph readings and a 60-hour power reserve. The Pilot Big Date Flyback, however, is powered by the El Primero 3652, also offering a 60-hour power reserve.
Each watch in the collection is limited to 160 units and ranges in price from $15,500 for the Pilot Big Date Flyback to $23,800 for the Defy Skyline Chronograph. The collection is also available as a three-piece set, but the price for the set must be inquired from Zenith.
It is important to note that the general information provided does not specifically mention blue ceramic editions for the Zenith Chronomaster Original, Defy Skyline Chronograph, and Pilot Big Date Flyback. However, these special anniversary editions represent a significant milestone for Zenith and offer a unique opportunity for collectors to own a piece of watchmaking history.
For precise specifications and pricing of these watches, it would be best to consult official Zenith announcements or authorized retailers.
The special edition Chronomaster and Defy Skyline Chronograph, like the Pilot Big Date Flyback, align with the lifestyle and fashion-and-beauty sphere, featuring blue ceramic cases. Technophiles will appreciate the El Primero movement in these timepieces. In the realm of sports, these watches, each limited to 160 units, offer a rare chance for collectors to own a piece of watchmaking history from the home-and-garden of Swiss watchmakers, Zenith.
