A Watch Worth Wishing Upon: ZENITH’s CHRONOMASTER Original Triple Calendar Lapis Lazuli

ZENITH doesn’t just tell time—it tells stories written in the stars. The Swiss watchmaker has long flirted with the cosmos, and now, it’s taking the affair to the next level with the CHRONOMASTER Original Triple Calendar Lapis Lazuli. This is not your typical blue-dialed chronograph—it’s a celestial tribute wrapped around your wrist.

Let’s rewind to where it all started: a starry sky and one man’s bold vision. Georges Favre-Jacot didn’t just found a watch brand—he chased a dream to reach the zenith, the highest point in the sky. That same ambition continues to drive the brand, and this latest piece doesn’t just nod to the heavens—it stares straight into them.

Unveiled after the buzz around the G.F.J. and the blue ceramic trilogy at Watches and Wonders 2025, the CHRONOMASTER Triple Calendar returns—this time draped in a dial of natural lapis lazuli. Think deep blue dusk scattered with golden pyrite flecks, each one completely unique. Yes, no two dials are ever the same. It’s a poetic twist: a timepiece that celebrates the passage of time, yet refuses to be repeated.

But ZENITH didn’t stop at beauty. This 38mm stunner houses the brand’s El Primero 3610 automatic movement—a next-gen evolution of the legendary high-frequency chronograph from 1969. You get a full 60-hour power reserve, a stop-seconds mechanism for precision, and the rare thrill of watching the chronograph hand whirl around the dial in a mere 10 seconds, recording time down to 1/10th of a second.

The lapis lazuli dial sets the tone—rich, moody, unforgettable. Framed by three silver sub-dials and a 1/10th second chapter ring, the complications are practical yet beautifully arranged. Day and month flank the upper half at 11 and 2 o’clock. The date peeks in at 4:30, and the moonphase elegantly rests within the minute counter at 6. It’s a full calendar that doesn’t shout—just whispers cool sophistication.

And while the visuals are head-turning, flip the watch over and the sapphire case back reveals the inner workings: a blue column wheel and an openworked rotor stamped with ZENITH’s five-pointed star—because even the engine deserves a little glamour.

The case design is a nod to the 1969 A386, with its sculpted pump pushers and retro-modern curves. The whole package sits comfortably on the wrist thanks to its compact dimensions, and versatility comes standard: you get both a blue calfskin leather strap and a steel bracelet, each secured by folding clasps.

Retailing at 22,700 USD (or the equivalent in CHF or Euros), this piece doesn’t come cheap. But then again, neither do constellations.

From Louis Blériot crossing the Channel to Felix Baumgartner’s space jump, ZENITH has a history of backing those who go boldly. That spirit lives on in the CHRONOMASTER Original Triple Calendar Lapis Lazuli—designed not just to tell time, but to echo eternity.

For those who look up and wonder, this one’s for you.

Available now at ZENITH boutiques, official site, and select retailers worldwide.