Zenith’s Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar has long been celebrated as a masterpiece of horological design—compact, elegant, and packed with complications. Now, the Swiss watchmaker has elevated it further with a breathtaking new iteration: the Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar Lapis Lazuli, featuring a dial crafted from deep blue lapis lazuli stone.
A Starry Night on the Wrist
The new model replaces the traditional dial with a striking slab of lapis lazuli, a semi-precious stone known for its rich blue hue and natural pyrite flecks. These golden inclusions create a mesmerizing, star-like effect, making each dial—and each watch—entirely unique. The design pays subtle homage to Zenith’s celestial namesake, derived from the highest point in the night sky.
Despite the artistic dial, the watch remains highly functional. The triple calendar layout—displaying day, date, month, and moonphase—is clean and legible. The day and month appear in twin apertures at 12 o’clock, while the moonphase nestles neatly within the chronograph’s 30-minute counter at six o’clock. The date is subtly placed between four and five, maintaining the watch’s balanced symmetry.
Vintage Charm Meets Modern Precision
Encased in a 38mm stainless steel design inspired by Zenith’s iconic 1969 A386, the watch features pump pushers, sharp lugs, and a domed sapphire crystal. Beneath the surface ticks the El Primero 3610 movement, a high-frequency (5Hz) automatic caliber with a 60-hour power reserve. True to the El Primero legacy, the chronograph measures 1/10th-of-a-second increments, with a central seconds hand completing a full rotation every 10 seconds.
A sapphire caseback reveals the movement’s star-patterned rotor and a vibrant blue column wheel—a playful nod to the lapis lazuli theme.
Pricing and Availability
The watch comes paired with a blue leather strap, though buyers also receive a matching steel bracelet in the box. Priced at $22,700 (approx. £20,500), it’s a luxury investment—but for collectors who appreciate chronographs, calendar complications, or extraordinary dials, this may be Zenith’s most captivating release yet.
With its blend of artistry, heritage, and precision, the Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar Lapis Lazuli reaffirms Zenith’s mastery of watchmaking—one starry dial at a time.
