By Jovan K
Zenith is keeping its sapphire-stained anniversary streak alive with the Chronomaster Original Triple-Calendar Lapis Lazuli, a flamboyant number that’s dressed to the nines but still rooted in old-school chronograph charm. While not reinventing the wheel, this 2025 release leans into layered dial architecture and an unabashed love for celestial blues, presenting a timepiece that’s less about flash and more about thoughtful presentation.
The stainless steel case clocks in at 38mm x 14mm and skews classic, if not slightly academic in its approach. The lugs, brushed with a sunburst finish, flare out with a deliberate curve that’s balanced by polished chamfers and vertical sides. Its almost bezel-less crystal gives the dial full stage presence. The piston pushers and Zenith’s five-pointed crown signal lineage, though the measly 50 meters of water resistance might give pause to anyone planning more than light drizzle exposure.
Where it really sings, however, is the dial. The lapis lazuli main plate, riddled with fine inclusions and golden specks, feels almost planetary. There are six visual tiers at play, from the recessed white minutes track to the azurage silver subdials and blue 1/10 second scale. The triple calendar windows tuck into their corners, with the moonphase display at six shimmering against a denim sunburst sky studded with mirror-polished stars.
Inside beats the El Primero 3610, a high-frequency 5 Hz automatic calibre with column wheel chronograph, triple calendar and moonphase complications. It hums along with a 60-hour power reserve despite juggling quite a bit under the hood.
The watch is paired with a straight-shooting midnight blue calfskin leather strap and deployant clasp. It’s available now through Zenith retailers, priced at $22,700 USD.
