This is where the perfectly-sized 38mm x 12.6mm case of the Chronomaster Original came in. Wee wanted to make sure that our collaboration brought out the best of Zenith, and what made us fall in love with the brand in the first place. The task of evolving a classic design is both daunting and exciting. The Zenith Chronomaster Original Limited Edition For Hodinkee is available as a 300-piece limited edition for $9,500 through the HODINKEE Shop and Zenith's own e-commerce platform.

The Zenith Chronomaster Original Limited Edition for Hodinkee is a confident evolution of an unimpeachable classic. All of these elements come together to form a modern chronograph that pushes the storied El Primero caliber into a brand new era. It’s in the wrist-hugging comfort, the angularity of the lugs, and the classic tri-colored subdials. With the Zenith Chronomaster Original Limited Edition For Hodinkee, all of this history is accounted for. The original El Primero didn't just feature the best automatic chronograph movement of its time, it also had one of the most subtle, comfortable, and well-proportioned cases of the era, and a dial design that still feels fresh. Its very name means 'the first,' and the El Primero has since become an enduring icon of chronograph design and engineering that has been respectfully reinterpreted over the last half-century. The first El Primero was born in the late 1960s – a brash and tumultuous era for watches.

The design of the Zenith Chronomaster Original Limited Edition For Hodinkee, is rooted in Zenith’s rich history. When we sat down with the team at Zenith nearly two years ago, we knew we wanted to create a watch which carefully captured everything we love about Zenith and the El Primero.

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