The Zenith Chronomaster holds a special place in horological history as one of the true pioneers of precision timekeeping. Decades after its debut, it continues to influence and inspire with modern reinterpretations and special editions that honor its legacy while pushing watchmaking forward. It’s been a cornerstone of chronograph design for decades, and now the Chronomaster Sport gets a wild new twist with the Meteorite edition. The idea is simple but special: pair one of the most precise high-frequency automatic chronographs on the market with a dial cut from actual meteorite. The result? A watch that’s all about carrying a literal piece of the universe on your wrist.
Each Chronomaster Sport is crafted from a slice of meteorite that shows off the Widmanstätten pattern, a natural texture that only happens when molten iron cools slowly in outer space over millions of years. No two are the same, so every watch has its own “cosmic fingerprint.” Against the galactic backdrop, Zenith’s signature tri-color chronograph subdials pop with clarity, while Super-LumiNova markers and hands keep things readable in any light condition. The 41mm stainless steel case shows off its signature sporty yet refined look, complete with a black ceramic bezel that tracks time down to a tenth of a second.
Underneath, the watch runs on Zenith’s El Primero 3600, the latest generation of the movement that cemented the brand’s legacy back in 1969. Beating at 5 Hz, it can measure time to one-tenth of a second, with the chronograph hand making a full rotation every 10 seconds, a detail that never gets old when you see it in action. There’s also a 60-hour power reserve, a silicon escape wheel for added durability, and a sapphire caseback that shows off the movement’s blue column wheel and open rotor. The package comes with an integrated steel bracelet plus an extra rubber strap for versatility. Once a Japan-only release, the Chronomaster Sport Meteorite is now available worldwide for $17,500.
Source: Zenith Watches