Zenith Chronomaster Sport Titanium
The lightest Chronomaster Sport yet, it's a serious contender in terms of visual impact and everyday comfort.
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In his introductory article, Daan explains that the Zenith Chronomaster Sport Titanium was launched to celebrate Zenith's partnership with the Ultimate Tennis Showdown (UTS) tournament. The brand is the official timekeeper for this new series of tennis tournaments. That's quite a task, since the matches are played over four eight-minute quarters. As a tennis fan and someone who has played tennis for nearly four decades, I understand UTS. It is a fun activity that shows off the lighter, more casual side of tennis while increasing the fun on the court. While I grew up with traditional tennis and it would be hard to find another tennis to replace it, I think UTS adds a little youthful vibe that is necessary to compete with the booming racket sports like padel and pickleball.
The look of the Zenith Chronomaster Sport Titanium
The brand’s new Chronomaster Sport Titanium was created to celebrate the relaxed style of UTS. While this lends a story to the watch, as I love tennis, it’s not why I was drawn to this watch. No, it’s all about the look. When I first saw the Chronomaster Sport Titanium, I was immediately drawn to the monochromatic look. I think it is quite possibly the best looking Chronomaster Sport in the collection. [[ https://www.moon-watch.co/richard-mille-c-112.html | replica Richard Mille Yohan Blake ]]
This titanium version, the steel bezel model I wrote about, the rose gold version with black dial, and the stainless steel version with black dial make up the five Chonomaster Sport watches. Honestly, based on my initial impressions, I do think this watch is the best of all. While this watch is beautiful, I was surprised by its weight. It weighs only 105 grams. This is 30% lighter than its stainless steel counterpart which weighs 148 grams. While 105 grams is not particularly light, it does disturb my perception greatly.
Somehow I didn’t expect it to be so light to wear. I didn’t know what to think but decided to take it slowly. The second thing that immediately caught my attention was the clicking sound of the bracelet. The sound of a titanium bracelet is very unique and completely different from stainless steel.
If you have ever worn a Zenith watch with a bracelet, you know that both the bracelet and the clasp have a vintage feel. As Daan said in his review of the Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar, “It is a vintage-style watch, but that doesn’t mean its bracelet should also feel like it was made in the 70s.”
This is something that modern bracelets don’t have, and I feel conflicted every time I wear a Zenith. As Daan said, production details should be commensurate with the price, especially when you compare the watch to its competitors. This is where I think Zenith can win. That being said, although others may disagree, I love the comfort and charm of the brand's bracelets. Wearing a Zenith bracelet is an absolute pleasure. They may not be the best in the industry, but they are super comfortable, and that's what I ultimately want.
But before we start the whole wearing experience, we have to remind ourselves of some details. The Zenith Chronomaster Sport Titanium has a 41mm grade 5 titanium case with a thickness of 13.6mm and a lug-to-lug distance of 46.8mm. The case is well-proportioned and the titanium material looks beautiful. I had the opportunity to try the grade 5 titanium bracelet, and the tone of this material is awesome. At first, it looked like a dark gray, like many titanium watches. [[ https://www.moon-watch.co/jacob-and-co-c-8.html | replica Jacob and Co. watches ]]
But when I took the watch outside in the sunlight, I started to smile. The color turned into a dark gray with a slight warm yellow tint. It’s very tasteful and complements the predominantly brushed finish of the case and bracelet. Beyond that, it adds an extra pop of color to the polished chamfers on the lugs and bezel. It’s an absolute treat to see this material in color. It has a certain warmth and charm that I love and pairs really well with the dial color.
A combination of soft colors is magical
Zenith has chosen a nickel-toned sunray dial with dark grey, light grey, and silver subdials. The nickel tone appears grey under studio lighting but takes on a beautiful, warm hue under natural light. It almost feels like a soft beige and pairs really well with grade 5 titanium. The sunray dial combines faceted rhodium-plated hands and indices with a black lacquered fill. They’re also coated in white Super-LumiNova for easy nighttime reading.
Bright red elements bring a subtle yet vivid hint of color. The red tip of the central chronograph hand, the red stripe on the subdial chronograph hands, and the red “36,000 VpH” text on the dial contrast nicely with the monochrome aesthetic. It adds enough dynamism to the watch so that it doesn't become boring. Overall, I have to say that Zenith has created a watch that is pleasing to the eye. From the overall color combination to the small details like the shiny date disc with black printing and the black and white used for the markers and hands, Zenith has succeeded with this Chronomaster Sport Titanium.
Zenith El Primero 3600 Movement
The case houses the El Primero 3600 column-wheel chronograph movement. The central chronograph hand makes one full circle around the dial in 10 seconds, which is quite spectacular. Not only does it allow you to time precisely to 1/10 of a second, but it also adds an interesting visual element. All thanks to this outstanding El Primero movement that has a royal pedigree in modern watchmaking.
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Wearing the Zenith Chronomaster Sport Titanium
On the wrist is where the Chronomaster Sport Titanium really shines. At first, I had to get used to its lightness and the rattling bracelet. But slowly, this watch started to win me over. It’s first of all a perfect combination of materials and colors. Despite its rather monochromatic look, I’ve never seen another watch like it. There’s an undeniable charm to it that made me fall in love with it. Secondly, this watch wears like a dream, thanks to the light weight and super comfortable bracelet.
Of course, we can argue for days about the production quality of this bracelet and its stamped clasp, and I agree that it’s not as good as a Rolex or Omega bracelet. At first, this made me skeptical, but on my wrist, I quickly remembered why Zenith watches are great to wear. I wore it for more than a week straight, so I had time to get used to it and let it perform at its best. After doing so, I have to say that everything made sense. It’s hard to find fault with it when you wear it. The pump button starts, stops and resets the chronograph with a firm click, the crown is simple to operate, and the size and proportions fit my wrist perfectly.[[ https://www.reviewluxurystore.com/audemars-piguet-watches-c-6.html | replica Audemars Piguet Watches ]]
Final Thoughts on the Zenith Chronomaster Sport Titanium
As you can guess by now, I absolutely love the Zenith Chronomaster Sport Titanium. This watch is perfect for me. It looks impeccable, has a great movement, and is extremely comfortable on my wrist. Lastly, the lightweight material and construction of the bracelet did not bother me for a second when I put this watch on. I think this is all thanks to the charm of Zenith. This charm makes me fall in love with it again and again. The brand knows how to make a watch look great, and this is another perfect example of that.
Remember when I said there was only one problem with this watch? That is the light weight of the titanium. While this is not really a problem for me, if you are not a fan of it, there are plenty of stainless steel Chronomaster Sport steel options available, as I mentioned.
As we all know, falling in love with a watch is never a rational experience. For me, Zenith has done it again. The brand has created another amazing watch that has completely won me over. If I had the money, I would choose it over most of the competition at this price point. Rationally, they may be better watches, but they don’t have the charm and class of the Chronomaster Sport Titanium. That’s why I love the Zenith so much. [[ https://www.reviewluxurystore.com/patek-philippe-watches-c-78.html | Replica Patek Philippe Watches ]]