Zenith Revives Calibre 135 With Bold Lineup
Zenith Revives Calibre 135 at Life in Classic
Momentum After a Milestone Year
After celebrating a major anniversary, Zenith keeps its foot on the gas. The manufacture follows last year’s focus with a tighter but more varied set of releases. Together, they highlight color, craft, and heritage. Most notably, the revered Calibre 135 returns in contemporary form. Meanwhile, the Chronomaster Sport line expands with fresh materials and technical refinements.
This approach feels deliberate. Instead of one unifying theme, the lineup explores several ideas that share a clear Zenith identity. There is mother-of-pearl next to skeletonized mechanics. There is yellow gold alongside tantalum. And throughout, there is a consistent pursuit of precision and proportion. As a result, the collection lands with both breadth and purpose.
Collectors will find familiar silhouettes with new executions. Yet the range also invites new audiences through material contrasts and practical updates. Therefore, the releases deepen the core while honoring Zenith’s history of timing excellence.
Chronomaster Sport Adds Mother-of-Pearl Flair
The Chronomaster Sport embraces a more refined side with a mother-of-pearl edition. The watch pairs a 41mm stainless steel case with a rose gold bezel, crown, and pushers. That two-tone mix softens the profile without losing its sport chronograph spirit. On the dial, the signature tri-color 3-6-9 subdials now float over a luminous mother-of-pearl base, pushing the model’s hallmark contrast into a richer visual play.
Function remains front and center. Hours and minutes sit at the center, with small seconds at nine and a date at about 4:30. The 1/10th of a second chronograph features a central hand that makes a full rotation every 10 seconds. Inside, the automatic El Primero 3600 beats at 5 Hz and delivers a 60-hour power reserve, visible through the caseback.
This edition is limited to 50 pieces and priced at $20,100. It ships on a two-tone steel and rose gold bracelet, and Zenith includes an additional black rubber strap for flexibility.
Skeletonized Chronomaster Sports Go Deeper
Zenith also unveils four Chronomaster Sport Skeleton models that spotlight the El Primero’s architecture. Instead of a traditional dial, a tinted sapphire layer opens a view straight into the El Primero 3600 SK. The familiar tri-color counters remain, yet they now sit within the movement itself, heightening depth and drama. Despite the visual complexity, legibility stays crisp.
Two versions come in stainless steel: one with a black ceramic bezel and one in green. Both arrive on bracelets with an extra rubber strap included. Additionally, a rose gold variant pairs the skeletonized look with a rubber strap. Finally, a 10-piece full gold edition adds a diamond-set bezel for maximal opulence.
Practicality gets attention too. A new folding clasp enables quick, tool-free micro-adjustments in 2mm steps, up to 10mm. Otherwise, core specs remain familiar: a 41mm case, 5 Hz frequency, 60-hour power reserve, and that hallmark 1/10th of a second chronograph. Prices start at $16,700 in steel, rise to $31,500 in rose gold, and peak at $111,000 for the diamond-set full gold limited edition.
