Zenith Chronomaster Sport Meteorite

Zenith’s celebrated Chronomaster Sport line expands with a model that looks skyward for inspiration: the new Chronomaster Sport Meteorite. Once released exclusively for the Japanese market, this reference now sees a broader global debut, pairing the signature El Primero high-frequency chronograph with a striking meteorite dial and a restrained, monochromatic color scheme. Retaining all the technical features that made the Chronomaster Sport a modern classic, including the 1/10th second timing scale and El Primero 3600 caliber. This new version distinguishes itself through texture and tone rather than bold color, offering a refined, celestial twist on Zenith’s flagship sports chronograph.

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This new Zenith Chronomaster Sport Meteorite maintains the robust and refined proportions of the core collection, housed in a 41mm stainless steel case with a thickness of 13.6mm and a lug-to-lug measurement of 47mm. The case is crafted with a mix of brushed and polished surfaces, preserving its modern appeal while offering a subtle nod to classic sport chronograph design. Its overall profile feels balanced on the wrist, sizable enough to project confidence, yet measured enough for daily wear.Flipping the watch over reveals a sapphire crystal caseback that provides a clear view of the in-house El Primero 3600 caliber. The movement is beautifully decorated with sleek, contemporary finishes, allowing enthusiasts to admire the intricate column wheel, skeletonized rotor, and precise layout of the high-frequency architecture. The open caseback underscores Zenith’s ongoing commitment to blending performance and visual finesse.On the right-hand side, the case features two polished pump-style pushers for operating the chronograph functions, flanking a signed screw-down crown that allows for time and date adjustments. All topped by a sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating, ensuring legibility and durability. Water-resistance can reach up to 100 meters (330 feet).
The defining feature of this model is its stunning meteorite dial, cut from an actual iron-nickel meteorite and showcasing the natural Widmanstätten pattern. This celestial texture offers a unique interplay of geometry and randomness, formed over millions of years as molten iron slowly cooled in space. The result is a silvery, patterned surface that renders each dial visually distinct and undeniably rare.In signature El Primero fashion, the watch retains its tri-color subdial layout, yet here the palette has been reimagined in a refined gradient of white, silver, and grey to harmonize with the monochrome case and dial. Positioned at 3, 6, and 9 o’clock, the counters track the chronograph seconds, minutes, and running seconds, respectively. A discreet date window is placed at 4:30, a polarizing yet consistent element in the Chronomaster Sport line.Polished and faceted rhodium-plated hour markers circle the dial, filled with Super-LumiNova SLN C1 for visibility in low light. Matching central hour and minute hands feature the same luminous treatment, while the chronograph seconds hand makes a full sweep of the dial every 10 seconds, visually reinforcing the high-frequency nature of the El Primero movement. A black ceramic bezel engraved with a 1/10th of a second scale frames the dial, enhancing its technical character.

The “Zenith Chronomaster Sport Meteorite” (Ref#: 03.3120.3600/76.M3100) is powered by the in-house self-winding mechanical movement, caliber El Primero 3600 with 35 jewels, 319 parts, and 36,000 vph. This latest-generation caliber features a silicon escape wheel and delivers central 1/10th of a second chronograph functionality alongside a 60-second counter, 60-minute counter, small seconds, and a date complication. Power reserve can last up to 60 hours, when fully wound.
Mounted to the watch is a stainless-steel bracelet with alternating brushed and polished links, secured by a double-folding clasp. Also included is an interchangeable black rubber strap with a matching clasp, allowing the wearer to easily alternate between a sportier or more formal look. For more up to date information visit the official Zenith website here.