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Zenith champions the art of recreation with this Chronomaster Open that embraces the ingenuity of the original and elevates it with modern refinements.
Why we love it
Zenith's exceptional watchmaking continues to keep patrons intrigued with this 2020-released Chronomaster Open. This reiteration of the 2003 version created under the then-CEO Thierry Nataf holds as much charm today as it did almost a decade earlier. Of course, the new model has undergone contemporary refinements. Yet, the idea of baring open the movement to showcase its high-frequency performance is still right up the alley of many watch enthusiasts.
It's an elegant-looking timepiece that blends size, style, and substance to create a wholesome package. The case is relatively more wearable at 39.5mm, allowing both men and women to flaunt the timepiece with ease. Also, 13.1mm thickness and small lug-to-lug dimension create a potent impact on the wrist. It is classically round, in steel, but in a way that highlights its rugged nature with a finely brushed finish throughout.
The focal point of the watch is the dial. Here, Zenith has expertly displayed the movement El Primero 3604, a modified version of the calibre used in the original Chronomaster Open. For better visibility of the escapement's workings, the maison has meticulously skeletonised the mainplate and the bridges. The hypnotic high-frequency mechanism is displayed through three overlapping circular windows around nine and 10 o'clock, reinforced by a hesalite crystal. These windows reveal the balance wheel, the silicon escape wheel in blue and purple shaped as Zenith's star logo, and the seconds sub-register. The coloured sub-dials at three and six, together with the luminous indexes and hands, further bolster the watch's impressive functional prowess.
Visible through the sapphire crystal caseback, the self-winding El Primero movement beats at a crazy speed of 36,000bph and offers a power reserve of 60 hours. While traditionally calibre 3600 has always come with a date, this watch marks the first dateless iteration of the movement. The skeletonised rotor featuring the brand logo, the clean finishing on the components and the bluish screws all elevate the overall magnificence of the watch.
This Zenith Chronomaster Open 03.3300.3604/69.M3300 has scratches on the bezel, case, and caseback. The bracelet and clasp have nicks too.
Provenance
At Second Movement, the pre-owned division of Ethos Watches, we adhere to a rigorous verification process where expert watchmakers carefully inspect every watch to certify its authenticity, ensuring it is not counterfeit. We also go to the maximum extent possible to ensure that the timepiece is not a stolen property and that all duties are paid. However, in the absence of any central database, a 100% verification is unlikely for any pre-owned entity in India. Nevertheless, we can still provide a provenance guarantee for watches purchased from Ethos.
Please note all our transactions with sellers are conducted via registered banking channels, accompanied by a signed affidavit, banking proof, and PAN card.
A specific affidavit stating the watch is not a stolen property and that all applicable duties have been paid is also obtained from the seller and is available for buyers in case of legal requirements.
We strive to build trust through transparency and diligence, outlining our verification process and the inherent limitations. Our commitment to integrity shapes every transaction, prioritising your confidence while acknowledging the realities of the pre-owned watch market.