The model presented here will certainly become a classic for several main reasons. First, because it carries the tradition of Zenith – this is an undisputed fact. Classically clean lines, the unique movement and the noble combination of only three colours – gold, silver and a black shade for the numerals – make this watch a true ambassador of the famous brand. Second, the name – inevitably, a watch from this brand with a name such as “Captain” automatically becomes desirable to every collector and Zenith enthusiast – at the very least because it refers back to the brand’s original series, launched more than 50 years ago. Third, the size – in our opinion, 42 mm is the most comfortable size for a sporty-elegant watch – neither too large nor too small. And last but not least – everything the brand has done to make this watch suitable for everyday use: the alligator strap, the new clasp, which is at once easy to use, gentle on the strap and secure in carrying out its task of keeping the watch on your wrist, and of course, the phenomenal and famous El Primero – a movement that can boldly be considered an achievement not only of the brand, but of watchmaking in general. And of course, the fact that all of this is “ennobled” by the case and clasp being made of 18-carat rose gold in a strictly limited series of only 250 pieces!
The impression created by this watch is unique! What presence, what balance and combination – this watch creates a sensation that is difficult to convey in words when it is on the wrist, thanks to its clean lines and subtle hint of aristocracy.
Beneath the aristocratically presented dial with a silver-coloured finish lies the brand’s cult 400B movement – COSC-certified, with over 50 hours of power reserve, operating at 36,000 vibrations, or a frequency of 5 hertz, only 6.6 mm thin, with 326 components and 31 jewels. The date window is positioned at “6 o’clock”, while the subdials are in their classic positions – at “3 o’clock” is the 30-minute chronograph counter, at “6 o’clock” is the 12-hour counter, and at “9 o’clock” is the seconds indication.
The gold case is made of 18-carat rose gold, while the strap is black alligator with a rubber inner lining. A fixed elegant gold bezel, silver dial with gold faceted hands and hour markers. A sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating covers the dial and seals the case, which measures 42 mm by 12 mm. And the sapphire-covered transparent caseback provides the opportunity to enjoy the operation of this wonderful movement.
