New: Zenith Chronomaster Sport Meteorite :

Zenith has expanded its Chronomaster Sport collection with the release of the Meteorite edition, a stainless steel chronograph featuring a dial crafted from genuine extraterrestrial material. Previously available only in Japan, this model is now offered globally through Zenith boutiques and authorized retailers.

Press release with commentary in italics.

New: Zenith Chronomaster Sport Meteorite

Priced at $17,500, the watch combines Zenith’s high-frequency El Primero 3600 movement with a unique Widmanstätten-patterned meteorite dial, aiming to balance technical precision with visual distinctiveness.

Commentary

The Chronomaster Sport Meteorite is the same chronograph that we love reframed with a material that carries both aesthetic and narrative weight. The Widmanstätten pattern offers a naturally occurring texture that contrasts well with Zenith’s tri-color subdials, creating a monochromatic palette that feels deliberate rather than decorative. While the meteorite dial is visually compelling, its integration is restrained—avoiding the excess often seen in gem-set or precious metal variants.

From a technical standpoint, the watch retains the strengths of the Chronomaster Sport line: a 5 Hz movement capable of measuring time to 1/10th of a second, a 60-hour power reserve, and a ceramic bezel with clear legibility. At $17,500, it sits above the standard steel Chronomaster Sport but maybe worth the premium for those who enjoy the novelty of the dial.

THE CHRONOMASTER SPORT METEORITE: PRECISION FORGED IN SPACE Press Release

Le Locle, August 26th, 2025 – A fragment of the universe, beating with time. ZENITH takes its most iconic modern chronograph to new heights, or rather, to new realms, with the introduction of the CHRONOMASTER Sport Meteorite. Fusing cutting-edge chronometry with celestial beauty, this latest evolution of the CHRONOMASTER sport brings an extraterrestrial allure to a watch already celebrated for its performance and precision.

Winner of the 2021 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève “Chronograph” prize, the CHRONOMASTER Sport is a bold expression of ZENITH’s unrivalled expertise in high-frequency automatic chronographs. Distinguished by its 1/10th of a second precision, it stands as a benchmark in contemporary watchmaking. Now, with a dial crafted from an actual meteorite, it becomes a poetic reminder of time’s cosmic scale.

Each dial begins its journey millions of years ago in the void of space, before arriving on Earth and ultimately at the heart of ZENITH’s workshop in Le Locle. Meticulously hand-finished to reveal the unique Widmanstätten pattern, a naturally occurring geometric structure formed by the slow cooling of molten iron in space, the grey meteorite dial is never replicated, never repeated. Against this galactic canvas, ZENITH’s signature tri-colour counters in silver, light grey, and anthracite provide a harmonious contrast, each detailed with a circular azuré finish. Applied baton-style hour markers and hands, treated with C1 Super-LumiNova, ensure legibility in any light. A discreet date window at 4:30 completes the display.

Encased in a 41mm stainless steel case with a sleek, contemporary silhouette and pump-style pushers, the CHRONOMASTER Sport retains the DNA of the legendary 1969 A386 model. Its black ceramic bezel, graduated over 10 seconds, offers both durability and precise readability. The polished and satin-brushed surfaces elevate its sporty-chic aesthetic, while water resistance up to 10 ATM ensures everyday resilience.

At its core beats the El Primero 3600, the latest generation of ZENITH’s legendary chronograph calibre. With a 5 Hz (36,000 VpH) frequency and a silicon escape wheel, it enables the chronograph hand to make a complete rotation every 10 seconds, capturing elapsed time to the nearest tenth of a second. Its 60-hour power reserve and stop-seconds mechanism deliver reliability and precision. Through the sapphire caseback, the movement reveals its refined architecture, including a blue column wheel, horizontal clutch, and openworked rotor adorned with the ZENITH star.

The CHRONOMASTER Sport METEORITE is presented on a robust integrated steel bracelet with brushed and polished links, fastened by a double-folding clasp. An additional black rubber strap with matching clasp is included for added versatility.

Once a Japan-exclusive, the CHRONOMASTER Sport METEORITE is now available worldwide, exclusively through ZENITH boutiques (in-store and online) and authorized retailers.

Key Points

Date indication at 4:30
Stop-second mechanism
Automatic El Primero column-wheel chronograph able to measure and display 1/10th of a second
1/10th of a second indication on the ceramic bezel
Increased power reserve of 60 hours

Movement

El Primero 3600
Frequency: 36,000 VpH (5 Hz)
Power reserve: 60 hours

Functions

Hours and minutes in the centre
Small seconds at 9 o’clock
Date at 4:30
1/10th of a second Chronograph:
- Central chronograph hand that makes one turn in 10 seconds
- 60-minute counter at 6 o’clock
- 60-second counter at 3 o’clock