The stunning Zenith Chronomaster Sport has earned the right to take a trick from the Rolex Daytona
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The Zenith El Primero is famous for two reasons. One, as a watch that deserves to be called iconic even amongst the most towering icons, and that holds various important claims in the pantheon of 20th Century watchmaking, including, but not limited to the first fully integrated, Swiss made, self-winding automatic chronograph, hence the name, El Primero. The second is the El Primero’s fame as a movement alone. Even 19 years after its release in 1969, the movement was so reliable, robust and well regarded that it was used by many of the worlds other best watch manufacturers.
What is this watch? It’s a show of watchmaking force from the brand that few would debate are the king of modern-era chronographs, especially with its 10th of a second hyperactive jumping chronograph hand trick to add another Primero in 2021. And Zenith is not shy about it, with a huge open caseback to show off how the magic happens. It’s also a step in a thoroughly contemporary direction, with the ceramic bezel twist that puts it shoulder to shoulder with a sibling watch in the Daytona, who may be the more famous brother, but who 100% owes the big bro El Primero a debt dating a few decades back. If you’ve had it in your mind that you’ll get an EP one day, this might just be your moment, few are as ready for whatever the world is going to throw it.
Zenith Chronomaster Sport pricing and availability:
The Zenith Chronomaster Sport is 9900 CHF on bracelet and 9400 CHF on cordura effect bracelet. For more details, visit Zenith online.
Made in partnership with Zenith. However, the opinions expressed in this article are our own in accordance with our Editorial Policy.
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Zenith is definitely making a big come back with this release
Dude this takes the cake for me. I always adored the daytona but this this is another level.
You need to do a review of this watch !!! 😎
Thought I was sold on the white dial. Then the black enters stage left... The brain fuses. But in a good way. Been looking for a Zenith to push me over the edge. Thought it was the Chronomaster open blue dial. Wrong. Back to the drawing board. This video is pure watch pornography. Obscene Sir, obscene! :) Yes, I’m imagining timing the 100m men’s sprint final at the Olympics.
Finally zenith found its mojo, this is what the el primero should be, nicely done 👍
All it took was copying Rolex.
@@brandoncameron2411 come on now....
I love Rolex but the el primero is responsible for the success of the Daytona
As big boi would say 'Winner Winner Chicken Dinner'. Zenith and Omega on the attack.
bANG for buck!
Yup. And Rolex on the setback.
Omega has been performing incredibly well these past few years. I love both my .002 and Speedy reduced. Both my dream watches and I love that they’re the underdog due to all the hype Rolex gets without all the unnecessary marketing. It’s incredible how much stronger the community is and it’s only growing with loyalty, which will lead to a slow, but beautiful win in the long run. Meanwhile Rolex has the mass flooded with people who don’t even wear a watch and or are biased individuals who probably only know a few major brands. This makes me even more proud to wear the brand of watches I dreamed of owning as a kid even more! Peace
But zenith is for me the better one in this. I mean Rolex makes 800K watches a year. Omega 600k
Zenith how many !? 20 !? 10 ?
And I mean ..... the Daytona was using this movement once 😏😏
Winner Winner Chicken Dinner !!!!! Phist 🤘🏻👊🏻✊🏻✊🏻✊🏻✊🏻
Wow!! Would take this everyday over the Rolex. Not to mention save the ridiculous waiting period and patronizing the Rolex AD
Yo fuck Rolex. Omega, Zentih filling in the gaps in coverage and feeding the need of us hungry consumers.
Spoken like a true non owner. Go for it! Its beautiful
No, you wouldn't. Lol
@@grandsicko8580 That's right, I would take the Rolex, and then sell it and buy the Zenith and pocket the profits.
@@muffemod Na, you wouldn't. Anyway, you couldn't get a SS from an AD. The Zenith is deffinately for you.
I'm taking my name off the Daytona waitlists. I'm fed up with waiting for nothing.
It’s a look alike of the Daytona 🐼. It’s a band aid solution. After a while, you’ll be back in the hunt for the real one. By that time, it will already be worth $30-$40K in the aftermarket.
@@emersonc2136 don't agree, it a el primero chronomaster with a ceramic bezel, the case design is fairly old
@@emersonc2136 Zenith have the right movement pedigree in El Primero thus have cache albeit lacking in brand building & strength Daytona has.
@@markgtrheyes I stand corrected. After watching other detailed reviews, I now understand it is a different watch. Hopefully, it will be available on the shelves and not have to beg and play with AD sales people for it.
lol why bother taking it off the waitist? same result either way - you're not gonna get the daytona
Always loved Zenith watches and in particular the El Primero movement. What a grail!
Well he had the daytona zenith, now we have the zenith daytona. I love it.
Oh how the turntables turn the time and tide.
@@quattordicimontenapoleone3113 People are getting confused ...bless!!
Great watch, Great size, Great placement of the date, Great move by Zenith.
What a stunning piece! I was waiting SO long for pulling the trigger on a Zenith High-Beat Chrono but never found a version that I thoroughly loved. This changed with the stunning Chronomaster Sport!
I think it's a smart move to use the unobtainability of the Daytona's for filling in this gap with a better watch in every aspect. Thanks for showing and definitely keep up the 'Watchfinderish' reviews! 😉
I was lucky enough to have a Zenith Chronomaster back in the day. For the first six months that I owned it, it did not make any discernible losses or gains in time. I have always had trouble wearing mechanical watches; which either stopped working or lost time, so was astonished.
The one thing which needs pointing out here, is that the Daytona used to use a stepped down version of this movement, which they themselves re-calibrated to beat at a reduced frequency of 28,800 VPH. To be fair, I found the servicing costs of the movement prohibitive at the time and Rolex made the changes because of this problem. That said, it is one of my biggest regrets that I sold the watch on.
Brilliant timepiece - always has been. The PCL are a no-go for me, though. Cheers for the excellent review. ⌚💪
Brushed bracelet would be great. Cheers for watching and commenting.
Was already looking at the defy el primero 21 but now this has just turned my head. Minor niggle, would of preferred a more refined micro adjustment on the clasp but definitely not putting me off this piece. Loving Zenith at the moment.
Very nice. Decent pricing too, pretty fair in my opinion. The black ceramic bezel is a bit Rolex Daytona “esque “but overall it looks good. A dark grey ceramic bezel would have been more unique and original in my opinion; but the 41 mm size is spot on and overall it looks like a decent piece of horology for the money. Another important factor: it’s probably available at RRP, so no games, no begging AD’s and paying over retail .....
WOW. Stunning. No need to spend $20K on undesirable rolex watches to get on the wait list for the Daytona!
@Daniel Klopfer assumption and arrogance can cause undesirable behavior, especially for a Rolex fanboy.
Woooow!!! That's the way to go! This watch is simply wonderful!!! Well done Zenith! Best new decade Chrono so far. No more reasons to look at Daytona or even the glorious Moon watch, this is the Chrono to go for! Is incredible to see what JCB can do, every time he jumps into a brand!
No, Tudor has done that!
Although I own a Rolex, I have to say that it’s about time brands like Zenith stand up and compete. This watch points in the right direction.
I have owned a few El Primeros over the years and whenever I come to selling one I always say "why settle for a Daytona when you can have the real thing at a fraction of the cost"
I bet that convinced them to pay Daytona prices too, right? Lol
@@Chris-es3wf A Zenith De Luca will always hold it's price and then some, but nothing like a Daytona 16520 (So called Zenith Daytona) although even they seemed to have reached their peak now.
Blown away by this watch, I'd wear this over the daytona. It looks amazing, and it screams 'comeback'. At this point rolex has their back against the wall with the Daytona, feels like Zenith is back to claim the chronograph throne.
Ultimate chronograph! People need to stop comparing this to Rolex Daytona. It’s not even on the same level!
I agree. The new Zenith Chronomaster Sport is an excellent watch. The Daytona doesn't hold a candle to it.
What are you on? Awkward date window, chunkier size, worse bracelet and not chronometer certified.
@@Gnomosfortheoffice Better movement, better finishing, better price.
@@retardinho5048 Username checks out. How is that movement better when it's not chronometer certified? And why does it have better finishing? I mean, just look at the gap between the bracelet and the case...
It's cheaper cause it offers less
@@Gnomosfortheoffice 😂😂😂
Ok. I can get this Daytona and roleks guys can’t scoff at it. It’s beautiful
Absolutely not. You can school them if they do. Thanks for watching - Andrew
The fact that you will be able to readily buy this watch puts it above Rolex, not to mention the finishing and movement is pure Zenith eyecandy and that black dial is just beautiful
Yes and of course it is more accurate than a Rolex.
@@neoth8647 I have heard that the entire January allotment is already spoken for. I don't know if it's prospective owners or a major retailer who has done this. Just wait a while until the movement matures a bit. Then it will be a Daytona killer. Maybe Speedmaster too. This is the best El Primero I've seen in 20 years (the Rainbows were nice in their day). It's among the best chronos I've ever seen.
Buy the watch for you, not for them.
This over Daytona, always and forever! I would prefer it without the date opening, but what a beautiful piece! Thanks for the review, cheers!
I like the aesthetics and I appreciate the innovation in the movement. With that said, I can't help but think how much useful a "standard" chronograph is with minutes, hours, and running seconds. It just seems easier to read, especially for timing simple daily tasks really.
the sweeping thick subdial counters are clumsy
Watchmakers love the El Primero movement. And now this!
Probably makes Rolex angry they didn't acquire Zenith all those decades go.
I have a Zenith XXT and I have not planned on buying another Zenith but Rolex has become unavailable so this just maybe my next watch. Thanks for the review
I fully acknowledge as do most enthusiast 100% that Omega and Zenith have a far superior movements. This Zenith certainly hits the mark. Really - I want to own one. However, the one thing Rolex has that Omega and Zenith does not is the brand equity that Rolex brings to market. It’s not just the watch; it’s the brand equity, and that is why the Daytona Panda is selling up to 30k on the pre-owned market. Is it worth, the market says yes. If you want the better watch? Grab the Zenith.
Keep up the great content here!
Ciao,
Thanks for your comment - totally agree with you. I am currently deciding between the Omega Seamaster 300m (white) 2018 vs this Zenith in white too. Any thoughts?
I was thinking of the Dark Side if the Moon or even a sapphire Sandwhich, but I think I would grab this new Zenith - it’s a keeper 👍🏼⌚️
The only caveat is if you plan to swim and get it wet; the Seamaster “Great White” is an awesome pick!!
Nice video team time & tide 👏👏 a bit surprised that the clasp was not shown or talked about. I would have liked to see and hear about it too along with the rest of the details.
I talk about not liking the bracelet / clasp very much and preferring that they’d retained the CM bracelet - not much else to say, Oyster style clasp but not on the same level as Rolex - also not 904L steel, obviously. Thanks for watching - Andrew
Zenith hit it out of the park with this release. A lot of AD's weren't giving discounts from retail as they were selling quickly. It's still difficult to find this less than $9k, new or used. The other models got discounted pretty quickly.
i honestly sincerely wanna ask , why wait for daytona and pay double retail of up to 28k usd when you can get this for almost 1/3 of price? open caseback, look at that beautiful movement. 100m water resistance, ceramic bezel and 36.000 bph movement. zenith ROCKS!! now one criticism is i wish they could make 3 subdials with uniformed color. it will make it more conservative. i need to see this in person soon
Ceramic bezel, PCL and clasp reminded me another watch but I can't put my finger on it, oh wait its the same watch that they provided the movement for 12 years. I guess it's payback time.
Little bro has earned the right.
Yes they provided the base caliber but Rolex modified it so heavily that its hardly even the same movement. I consider it something else entirely. They lowered the beat rate, removed the date, changed the hairspray, etc.
@@Timeandtidewatches how so?
@@Timeandtidewatches i wouldn't call em little brother. But I know what you mean
It might look like a Daytona but it beats the stuffing out of it.
Brilliant I’m buying one.
Me too. Name on list at my AD!
Me too
This is the best looking chronograph period. The Daytona is a good looking watch but this is just a step above
It's absolutely gorgeous!! I love it!
OMG now that is casebook and movement
A must have watches in 2021，look so damn cool😎
I noticed that the minute counter hands on the 6-o’clock subdials were not aligned at 60 position both black and white models (while the 1/10 second and second counter at 3 o’clock hands were correctly pointed).
Is this a normal behavior of this movement?
Does look nice specially the open back!
It looks great - I personally don’t like sub dials with different colours to one another but a white dial with black chrono dials and that’s a killer watch - zenith are on fire lately .
Just got this piece for my collection. Never liked the Daytona as much but this one is a beauty.
Damn! This is a gorgeous watch. I want one .Zenith makes beautiful stuff..
What about the clasp? Is there a micro adjustment? Sorry if I missed it in the video.
Yes, four positions
This is better than the Daytona tech wise...design wise I don't like the different colors sub-dials. All else is uber cool 👏🏻
For someone who's not willing to pay the insane Daytona prices or has enough brains not to play AD games this is just perfect !
And you can always shut off Rolex fanboys if they say something 😂
Absolutely stunning watch. Good on you Zenith!
Beautiful watch, Zenith smashed it out the park
I own the black variant and can say that I love everything about it with one exception: the bracelet, more specifically the clasp. It is a direct rip off from the Daytona but without the elegance or versatility of the Rolex’s easy-link adjustability. For this $10k Daytona killer, Zenith should have done some r&d and designed a proper adjustable clasp. Take a look at GO, JLC , Omega or IWC for inspiration. If you’re going to ride on the popularity of the Daytona, ok, but be better. In this price segment a drilled clasp is just lazy!
LOVE it! I'll stick with the white dial...:)
Very close to sports chrono perfection... I'd take it over a Daytona for sure. Only complaint is the date window, which I think unbalances the dial, but that's a personal thing. Yet another new watch that shows how many great Rolex beaters are out there these days.
The brand was Zenith, which in 1988 equipped the first automatic chronographs of the 165xx series from Rolex with movements. So one could argue that it was Zenith that made the Daytona collection so legendary
What a smashing release by Zenith. I'm sure it will be a hot seller. I personally like the aesthetics more than the Daytona's (mostly due to the subdials), and the slightly larger size is preferable to me too. I hope this sells in such great numbers that the profits allow Zenith to grow their line even more. It also helps that I feel people are getting Rolex waitlist and price gouging fatigue.
These look absolutely stunning!
Does it have a silicon hairspring ? Curious since I cant find it that detail on the website , I have an ancient Ebel 1911 Chrono with the El Primero and it may be time to get it a sibling....
Brutal watch with brutal movement!!! 👍👍👍
This video raises some great points. If any company has “earned” the right to do their own take on the Daytona, it’s Zenith.
To the everyday, “average” customer Rolex has left a hole in the market for all but the creme de la creme of preferred customers and those willing/able to go grey market. It’s arguably a sensible business decision to try and take up that empty space with an alternative option. Whether it will pay off for Zenith and be popular with customers is another story of course.
The lugs and profile are so angular, they make me wonder if this would look better if it featured an integrated bracelet design. Very attractive piece nonetheless!
I'm getting one!
Oh wow, I like it a lot! Too small for my wrist but truly beautiful.
You must be a giant.
Nice info. Thank you.
FYI, I would have enjoyed it more if the music was omitted or volume turned way down.
Cheers!
The second half was calmer than the first
This looks amazing. I'd take this ten times over the Daytona. No disrespect to it, just the massive overhype is a huge turn off.
Beautiful. Does the movement hack?
Yes it does
4:48 the singular version of “indices” is “index”, not “indice” ;) Thanks for showing off the watch!
Ha, right you are!
It's definitely on my bucket list! A must have and in my view better than the Daytona... Thank you and keep 'em coming...
difference between movements ? this new model and the 2019 38mm one please, cheers
BRAVO. Zenith made it!!
Which should I get? This new Zenith Chronomaster or the new Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Master Chronometer??
Both excellent - one a tool
Watch with tough pedigree, one a dressier model with mirror finishing and a trick up its sleeve. I’ll let you decide from there 😉
Really enjoyed the review. The watch is a thing of beauty 👍
Thanks Lee, isn’t it just
I’m buying this watch.
Love it Andrew - I’m saving for the white one !
Well played
This isn't the first Daytona-like watch from Zenith. Check out the El Primero De Luca Mk IV from around year 2000.
Bark and Jack and The Time Teller think that this watch is a "homage" and a "knock off" of the Daytoner. What are your thoughts on their opinions? Great properly researched review by the way. Thank you.
Next on my short list, awesome piece !
The things is Zenith are such a small company, that high demand for this watch (I bet there will be) will cause genuine shortages....and....waitlists!....not because of conglomerate level "games", but because their capacity is genuinely small.....Zenith are the Cosworth to Rolex's Ferrari...GIANT KILLERS
Zenith is part of giant LVMH. If there are shortages, they too are from marketing.
@@breguet101 Their shopfloor and manufacturing line is tiny compared to Rolex or Omega (40-50,000 vs million watches a year) Theyc annot simply give this production to Hublot and say "make it". Doesnt work like that.
What are you talking about?
@@redatticus7606 If you knew my background, you would be embarrassed by your inane comments. Have a nice day.
@@breguet101 I am sorry if I sounded rude mate. Wasnt the intention. Please explain your thoughts.
Amazing watch!!!! 😍
Has this watch actually been released yet - I can’t find it anywhere?
Yes indeed, reach out to me if you’re still having trouble - andrew@timeandtidewatches.com
I'm sure other established swiss players have already identified Rolex's supply issues and angry customers and are exploring the market opportunities. And yes, out off all of them, Zenith holds bragging rights to be one of the few who has supplied movements to Rolex for the Dayton however as a long time watch collector let me caution those with the age old issue, never settle for an alternative. You will find yourself at the AD or online searching for the Daytona weeks or months later. This Zenith is a beautiful Chronograph with it's own rich history but it is not a direct replacement for a Daytona.
I don't care what anyone says about the likeness of this to the 116500, this is a homage piece done RIGHT!
But is it really a homage? There's a lot of 1969 El Primero in it too. In a lot of ways it's a bit like a 1990s Rainbow:
White Daytona owner here... will be picking up the Zenith when my AD gets one next month.
Ohh this is a smart move by Zenith and the right move to diversify the El Primero line. For me it has always been Zenith first, the dails are always ahead of the competition and this made the El Primero a bit more modern and sporty.
why are all the pundits and watch experts so afraid to say that this new zenith BLOWS THE DAYTONA OUT OF THE WATER IN ALL LEVELS !!!! better in all respects anyone who is not interested in flipping the Daytona would be insane not to choose this zenith ?????
Yes please. Beautiful, great mechanics and er available. Why even consider a Daytona?
I absolutely love it! Good one Andrew
Thank you mate
..Daytona and Zenith have shared part of the DNA from time immemorial 😇 🇮🇹
What is the price watch? and full information about watch model name etc.
Looks like the new Carrera. Not suprising being the same company as TAg Heuer. Impressive watch.
Bravo Zenith
I am not a chronograph guy, but this beauty is definetly a grail for me 🤩
So beautiful!
Thank you for showing the respect that it deserves.
this vid earned ya another sub absoluutly love learning new facts about watches thank you so much :)
Great to have you here, a brilliant community of non-trolls gains another quality sub 🙏🏻 -Andrew
Damn you. I seriously can't get another watch. But this one is pulling hard on me....
We live to serve 🙌🏻
Great watch , except of the clasp and the distance between the bezel and case, my 2 cents
The Truth is, at least a percentage of all of us watch geeks buy based on prestige and recognition (don’t lie to yourself and say you don’t.) If you’re at a restaurant and see this watch, you think “Wow, that guy scored a Rolex Daytona.” Then you look closer and see Zenith. Again, for Watch Geeks like us, we know that Zenith is a great brand. But 99% of the population will see “Zenith” and think “that guy has a knock off Rolex, or an homage.” I’m not knocking this watch. It’s fantastic. But the prestige of a R Daytona is second to none. (I don’t own a Daytona, I have a DSSD since I’m a larger person and needed the 44MM). Great video, and production value, though.
Love it. My next target watch!
i hope zenith will re-release the rainbow el primero in 39-40mm, matted black dial
Nice review, thank you. Watch is gorgeous.
Anyone noticed that he needs to push the reset button twice to reset the minute hand located on the bottom of the dial? My recently purchased El Primero has this annoying problem on the hour hand. And you really need to push the reset button hard to properly reset it. Some say it's normal behavior of this legendary movement...oh well
El Pimero is NOT like my Spring Drive movement, mine is way smoother than Zenith, you must find you another description for your vocabulary, Zenith El Primero Chronomaster Sport is my favourite Swiss watch right now, that Grand Seiko Tentagraph is another Cosmograph worth looking at.
If you can truly get this watch for $10,000 it is a beauty and will take a lot of action away from the Rolex 116500 crowd.
The more I think about it, the more I want it more than the the modern Daytona. (Full disclosure I do for years dream about the daytona but not the 116500LN, a big red silver 6263 instead. I also dream of owning an original A386). After months of thinking, I really want the Chronomaster Sport more so than the 116500LN.
An honest and balanced review, well done!