Zenith Elite Chronograph Classic, classicism and modernity 2026

Halfway between classicism and modernity, theZenith Elite Chronograph ClassicIt is the new model from the watchmaking house that pulses at the high frequency set by the El Primero caliber 4069. Made of steel or rose gold, its 42 mm profiled case opens onto a dial with a refined design with engraved indexes and slender leaf-type hands.

Its apparent simplicity combines perfectly with the El Primero caliber 4069, asavoir-fairefrom the star's watchmaking house. And this isEl Primero self-winding caliber 4069It is exceptional for its integrated construction with a column wheel and its exceptional cadence of 36,000 vibrations/hour that guarantees precision to the tenth of a second.

In addition, its extra-flat case has a characteristic pebble shape enhanced by its fluted crown and rectangular pushers that combine with a polished and sandblasted caseback water-resistant to 50 meters. A model destined to become a classic of theZenith watchmaking house.

The hour, minutes, small seconds and chronograph are indicated on the silver dial of the newZenith Elite Chronograph ClassicProtected by a domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both sides so that nothing prevents the wearer from seeing the time.

As a final point to the design, the model comes with a rubber-lined alligator strap and triple folding clasp.

Features of theZenith Elite Chronograph Classic

MOVEMENT El Primero 4069, automatic
CHRONOGRAPH:
Central chronograph hand
30 minute counter at 3 o'clock
Central hours and minutes display
Small seconds at 9 o'clock
CALIBER 13¼«` (Diameter: 30 mm)
THICKNESS 6.60 mm
COMPONENTS 254
RUBIES 31
FREQUENCY 36,000 beats/h (5 Hz)
POWER RESERVE min. 50 hours
MATERIAL stainless steel.
CRYSTAL Domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both sides
5 ATM WATERPROOF
FINISHES Oscillating mass with “Côtes de Genève” motif

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