When Georges Favre-Jacot founded Zenith, he looked to the heavens for inspiration. The zenith—that singular moment when a star reaches its highest arc across the night sky—became his metaphor for watchmaking perfection. From this celestial vision emerged blue as Zenith's defining color, representing infinite possibility and boundless ambition. Following the acclaimed debut of the G.F.J. collection and the anniversary blue ceramic trilogy at Watches and Wonders 2025, Zenith continues its azure journey with a stunning new interpretation of the Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar, now featuring a mesmerizing lapis lazuli dial.
Where Astronomy Meets Artistry
Watchmaking and astronomy share an ancient bond, both born from humanity's desire to capture time's passage through celestial rhythms. The new Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar Lapis Lazuli ref. 03.3400.3610/51.C910 honors this connection, displaying hours, date, day, month, and moon phases in seamless choreography.
The dial tells its own story through genuine lapis lazuli—a stone that mirrors the night sky with deep sapphire blues punctuated by golden pyrite inclusions that gleam like distant stars. Nature ensures each dial remains unique, making every timepiece a singular work of art.
Silver-toned counters and a 1/10th second chapter ring create a dramatic contrast against the cosmic blue backdrop, ensuring exceptional readability. The calendar functions flow intuitively across the dial: day and month indicators crown the chronograph counters at 11 and 2 o'clock, the date appears discretely at 4:30, while moon phases nestle elegantly within the 6 o'clock minute counter.
Precision in Perfect Balance and Heritage Reimagined
This complete calendar chronograph draws inspiration from Zenith's legendary 1969 A386, faithfully recreating its compact 38 mm proportions in stainless steel, distinctive pump-style pushers, elegant tapered lugs, and signature raised sapphire crystal. Reintroduced in 2024 as the Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar, it represents the perfect marriage of historical design and contemporary refinement.
The Heartbeat of Innovation
Powering the Zenith Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar Lapis Lazuli is the automatic El Primero 3610 calibre pulsing within, evolving Zenith's iconic high-frequency chronograph architecture with enhanced precision. Beating at a frequency of 36,000 vph, the chronograph seconds hand races around the dial in just 10 seconds, marking precise 1/10th second intervals on the silver chapter ring. With 60 hours of power reserve and stop-seconds functionality for exact time settings, this movement seamlessly blends heritage craftsmanship with modern innovation. Through the sapphire exhibition case back, the movement's architectural beauty unfolds—highlighted by a striking blue column wheel and an open-worked rotor adorned with Zenith's distinctive five-pointed star.
Versatile Elegance
The Zenith Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar Lapis Lazuli arrives with both a luxurious blue calfskin leather strap and a matching stainless steel bracelet, each secured with stainless steel folding clasps. This thoughtful pairing ensures effortless transitions between formal and casual occasions. The watch is exclusively available through Zenith Boutiques, the official website, and authorized retailers worldwide.
Sticker Price USD 22,700. More info on Zenith here.
