Zenith Starissime Open El Primero watch

The Zenith Starissime Open El Primero watch is a joyous celebration of the arts practiced by both the master jeweler and the accomplished watchmaker.

A dazzling expression of Zenith's accomplishments in both realms, the Starissime Open El Primero timepiece enlivens a horological legend with the seductively beautiful power of sparkling baguette diamonds, mother of pearl and polished white gold. Crafted exclusively from 18K white gold, the 37.5mm case of the Zenith" Starissime Open El Primero watch displays 8.7 carats (total weight) of carefully matched baguette diamonds set around the bezel, atop the strap lugs, and even on the sides of the case. This spectacular frame shows off the strikingly original mother of pearl dial to its best advantage; upon this opalescent surface, boldly outsized Breguet-style Arabic numerals set with round brilliant diamonds sparkle, competing for attention with a striking heart or star-shaped dial cutout which reveals the pulsating heart of the mechanical movement within. At nine and three o'clock, respectively, polished white gold "stars" take the place of chronograph subdial hands, rotating in a mesmerizing fashion whenever the chronograph sequence is operated. The famous Zenith star, symbol of the illustrious brand, proudly sits atop the dial, defined in 5 kite-shaped diamonds.

The Zenith Starissime Open El Primero watch is animated by an automatic movement which is legendary in the fine watchmaking industry; it debuted in its original form in 1969, at which time it distinguished itself as the world's highest frequency mechanical chronograph movement with a fully-integrated and column-wheel controlled mechanism. The El Primero 4021 carries on this legacy, with its intricate chronograph function, traditional constructive details, and of course, the amazingly fast balance wheel which beats at the extraordinary pace of 36,000 alternations each hour.

A symbol of Zenith's Manufacture heritage, this El Primero movement reveals its complexity through the sapphire crystal caseback, where its owner can also observe the white gold central rotor, charmingly set with diamonds, and sparkling as it swings back and forth with the slightest motion. Functional as well as beautiful, this self-winding system ensures that the watch will efficiently realize its 50-hour power reserve, and maintain an optimum level of winding energy when worn on the wrist.

Each Zenith Starissime Open El Primero watch is fitted with an appropriately luxurious strap crafted from galuchat, an exotic leather made from stingray skin. A triple-deployant clasp, finished with the same attention to detail as every other aspect of the watch, closes this precious creation of luxury around the wrist with surety and comfort.