What Do You Need to Know About the 2021 Zenith Chronomaster Sport El Primero 3600

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The release of the 2021 Zenith Chronomaster Sport El Primero 3600 has many Zenith fans excited but has also managed to generate a little bit of controversy at the same time. Therefore, it is worth looking more closely at this timepiece from both a technical and aesthetic standpoint, as well as examining why its release has generated some controversy.

What is Important to Know About the 2021 Zenith Chronomaster Sport El Primero 3600 From a Technical Standpoint?  

Since the 2019 release of the last Zenith Chronomaster, it is clear that Zenith seems to have listened to the feedback they received about the last model and attempted to incorporate it with regards to how they could improve the next iteration of this product line.

This timepiece uses an El Primero Calibre 3600 movement, which is an improved version of the original movement that Zenith has been using in some form or fashion since 1969. This watch is a 1/10th chronograph, which means that the movement completes one full rotation every 10 seconds. Being that chronographs are primarily used in the world of racing, a tenth of a second is a very important measure of time, so it makes sense that this timepiece would be specially designed for that kind of measurement.

This timepiece features a silicon escapement and has improved the power reserve from 55 hours to 60. Additionally, this movement vibrates at a rate of 36,000 VPH.

What is Important to Know About the 2021 Zenith Chronomaster Sport El Primero 3600 In Terms of Aesthetics?

Aesthetically speaking, the 2021 Zenith Chronomaster Sport El Primero 3600 seems to borrow a lot of its style from its immediate predecessor, the Chronomaster 2, which was released in 2019. The case shape and ceramic bezel were certainly carried over from that model, and they are only a benefit in this particular instance.

This timepiece is 41 mm in diameter and measures 13.6 mm in height. The highly durable case is made from stainless steel, and the watch is water-resistant for up to 100 meters, which makes it one of the more water-resistant models currently on the market. This timepiece also features the traditional Zenith tri-colored dials on the dial.

It should be noted that unlike previous models, the dials on the 2021 Zenith Chronomaster Sport El Primero 3600 are more spaced out instead of overlapping. While the older design may be more familiar to consumers, ultimately, the spacing out of the dials makes them easier to read.

Why Has the Release of the 2021 Zenith Chronomaster Sport El Primero 3600 Caused Controversy?

It is rare that the release of a watch can cause controversy, but every once in a while, an instance like the one currently involving the 2021 Zenith Chronomaster Sport El Primero 3600 can occur.

In this case, the controversy stems from the fact that the watch looks a lot, from a design standpoint, like the Rolex Daytona. If you were to place the two watches next to each other side by side, it would be impossible to not note the strong resemblance between the two timepieces. However, the case is a little more complicated than simply looking at the two watches.

The Rolex Daytona owes a lot of its inspiration to the original El Primero, and from 1988 until 2000, Rolex was using the El Primero’s movement to power their Daytona timepieces.  As a result, the history of these two timepieces will forever be intertwined. Additionally, because of the history between these two companies, it is unlikely that anything substantial will come of the controversy.

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