Internationally acclaimed for its success with the introduction of the El Primero movement, the legendary brand of watch manufacturing Zenith has been continuing its amazing story ever since. Every year, Zenith launches on the market new timepieces that offer a better vision or a different perspective than the previously introduced, and it maintains in this way the good rename of the brand. This year, Zenith brings on the market another marvelous timepiece that goes by the name of Zenith El Primero Jumping Seconds (Foudroyante) Chronograph, being included in the legendary collection El Primero.

        The new Zenith El Primero Jumping Seconds (Foudroyante) Chronograph watch brings a fresh perspective of design, with its sporty, yet classy lines of design and the combination of colors employed. The elaborated design features a 43 mm in diameter case crafted from stainless steel, or for a more perfective touch, from 18 K rose gold. The appeal of the case construction resides in the playful combination of polished and brushed surfaces that combine together beautifully to achieve an elegant and impressive design. The construction of the case allows 100 m deep diving, making it an appropriate tool for divers as well. The case comes equipped with a lateral crown and pushers for the functions’ adjustment.

        Based on Zenith’s amazing expertise and know-how in watch manufacturing, the mechanism of this watch rises to the reputation of its brand. The designers have chosen to go for a self-winding Caliber 4052 B movement, which can assure a considerable reduction of energy. Silicon has been used inside this mechanism as part of the shock absorption system that protects it from accidental falls.

        The dial Zenith El Primero Jumping Seconds (Foudroyante) Chronograph watch is quite expressive and easy to read as it has all the functions arranged neatly. We can see the main functions displayed traditionally, while those of the chronograph through three sub-dials that have different background colors, blue, black and green. Apart from the sub-dials, the dial also presents a date function that can be traced at 6 o’clock. All the detailing from the dial, including the Arabic numerals that indicate the minutes, comes on luminescent material to assure the best visibility.

        The case back of the new Zenith El Primero Jumping Seconds (Foudroyante) Chronograph watch allows the existence of a discreet window that shows the mechanism at its best and allows the owner of the watch to admire the inner working of the watch.

        Very elegant, yet sporty in appearance, the new Zenith El Primero Jumping Seconds (Foudroyante) Chronograph watch comes accompanied by many strap versions according to each customer’s personal taste. The watch can be available on a black rubber strap, on a brown leather strap or, for the stainless steel case; the designers have chosen to match it with a stainless steel bracelet, to add a touch of sophistication. The clasps of all straps have the Zenith logo inscribed on them.