Zenith Grande Class Rattrapante Grande Date watch

The Zenith Grande Class Rattrapante Grande Date watch represents a masterful achievement of horological technique, and is a surpassing virtuoso implementation of the acclaimed Manufacture El Primero chronograph mechanism. Presented exclusively in 18K gold to emphasize its mechanical exclusivity, the Grande Class Rattrapante Grande Date watch is a tour de force of Zenith watchmaking mastery.

First introduced in 1969, Zenith's legendary El Primero chronograph movement made waves within the world of watchmaking; this self-winding caliber, with its integrated, non-modular construction, and column wheel controlled mechanism showcased a balance wheel which oscillated at the unprecedented high frequency of 36,000 alternations per hour, allowing the chronograph to offer an impressive and unique 1/10 second precision.

Visible through the sapphire caseback of the Grande Class Rattrapante Grande Date watch is an even more complicated interpretation of this horological legend. The split-seconds chronograph function increases the complexity of the basic chronograph movement considerably, adding a secondary chronograph hand, which may be stopped independently to record a separate event. While these two hands ordinarily travel in tandem, a press of the push-piece that is co-axial with the crown halts the split hand, while the main chronograph hand continues onward. Additionally, this movement has a sophisticated large date display, which is situated in a visually pleasing manner beneath the two chronograph subdials.

The Zenith Grande Class Rattrapante Grande Date watch has the luxurious presence to underscore its mechanical sophistication. The white gold case, measuring a stately 44 millimeters in diameter, displays superb finishing and a timelessly classic design. Equally satisfying is the superbly clean, cobalt dial that exudes a calmness and order that stands in contrast to the complex functions this timepiece possesses. The Grande Class Rattrapante Grande Date timepiece is completed by a fine alligator strap and a triple deployant white gold clasp signed with the Zenith star.