The proportions, including the 45.2mm lug-to-lug, were simply perfect (for my 7-inch wrist), and the curvature of the lugs and the fitted bracelet made the transition to my wrist seamless. Heck, even the pushers and branded crown are polished! In any case, the experience on the wrist is one that I truly enjoyed. Frankly, for a sports watch-all chronographs may not be sports watches, but the Chronomaster collection certainly is-this one is a bit heavy on the shininess, which constantly gave me pause when it was on the wrist. The entirety of the bezel, too, is polished. The chamfer between the two is also polished and has been widened a bit from the previous generation. The case design is similar to that of other modern Chronomasters, with a gently curving profile that sees its sides polished and top brushed. The new case sees the Zenith Chronomaster Open reduced to a much more manageable 39.5mm, with a 13.1mm thickness, quite good for an automatic chronograph and thinner than comparable offerings from TAG and Omega. These are subtle but meaningful changes: a more refined dial aperture, the newest El Primero caliber, and a case that reflects modern sizing preferences. The result of Zenith’s redesign isn’t a complete makeover that’s resulted in an unrecognizable watch that simply shares its forebear’s name, though. While the preceding iterations weren’t without their fans (it took home a GPHG prize in 2004), after 20 years (its longevity alone is testament to its popularity-at least insofar as it wasn’t a financial dud for the company), the model line was in need of a meaningful update. The original Chronomaster Open was released in 2003 and has been in continuous production since, with a number of variants and special editions (like this Rolling Stones version). While I never had the pleasure of experiencing the previous iteration of the Chronomaster Open, it seems to me that Zenith has gone right ahead and knocked it out of the park with this updated version and its smaller case and new movement. There’s a very minor nit I’ll pick later, but overall, my time with this watch was one of being impressed every time I put it on. I’m just so accustomed to watches-at every price point and of every type-having some shortcomings, and while the Chronomaster Open may not be for everyone, in my estimation, it seems to do everything it’s doing very well. Not that there aren’t critiques, and not that a review can’t be a full-on gushfest. Also please message us with any other questions or concerns you may have for the quickest response.I’ve struggled to write this review because I’ve struggled to find flaws with the Zenith Chronomaster Open. This item will be professionally packaged with everything you see pictured, please message us prior to purchasing this item if gift wrapping is necessary. This warranty will be valid only if the consumer holds a certificate of authenticity from Collectors Coins & Jewelry of Smithtown or has another form of proof of purchase. In the event of a malfunction arising within the warranty period, we will remedy the defect at no cost to the consumer, once the consumer delivers the watch to our office location in Smithtown, NY address listed to the right of this page. This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, loss, theft, tampering, mistreatment or modification through the addition or subtraction of parts or accessories not supplied by Collectors Coins & Jewelry. Collectors Coins & Jewelry warrants the dependable functioning of this entire watch for the period of one year from the date of purchase. One-Year Warranty ($400 Value - Included with your purchase). This item is in MINT condition it has recently been professionally inspected, time-tested, pressure-tested and polished. Yes, this item will include all the paperwork pictured as well as a Collectors Coins & Jewelry certificate of appraisal and authenticity as per buyer request.

Yes, this item includes its original Zenith watch case and outer box. Original Zenith Black Leather Strap with a Titanium Folding Deployment Clasp Original Zenith Silver Pattern Chronograph Dial with a Power Reserve indicator and a Signature Window (pictured) Original Zenith Scratch-Resistant Sapphire Crystal Original Zenith Swiss Automatic Movement with a quickset date and chronograph function This watch will currently comfortably fit the average male wrist.

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