Zenith Elite Classic And Elite Moonphase (Price, Pictures and Specifications)
Zenith revisits its own past from the vantage point of today, with the newly revamped Elite collection of unisex watches. Sleeker, more minimalistic, yet strong in its graphic identity and confident in its timeless lines and proportions, the Elite collection doesn’t repeat the past, but rather rejuvenates the codes of mid-20th century watchmaking. Through two models available in two sizes and a number of case and dial combinations, the Elite Classic and Moonphase models set the tone for Zenith’s vision of contemporary elegance. The line caters to the desires of those who value the aesthetics and enduring appeal of watches from bygone eras, with just enough modern accents to ensure it never feels antiquated.
Like rays of light darting out from the sun, the radiant sunburst pattern of the Elite Classic dial creates a spectacle of highlights and shadows. To enhance the visual depth, the dial is set with tapered hour markers that are faceted and polished. The minutes and seconds track lend the dial a scientific touch, while slightly larger applied hour markers break up the track and highlight the four cardinal points of the dial. Floating above the lively dial are sharp and slim “Dauphine” shaped hands, a nostalgic nod to Zenith timepieces from mid-20th century.
The Elite Moonphase, majestic in its tones and whimsical in its harmonious asymmetry, uncovers the veil of night to bring out the enchanting beauty of the moon. A midnight blue circle on the lower half of the sunburst pattern dial takes on the same tone as the moonphase disk, giving the impression of an oversized display of the golden moon and stars. In juxtaposition, a small running seconds hand at 9 o’clock recalls the fleeting nature of time.
Carefully reapplying the same elegant proportions across the collection, the Elite Classic and Elite Moonphase models are available in 40.5mm and 36mm case diameters, in stainless steel or rose gold. Besides the choice of dial colors, the wearer can give his or her Elite a more personal touch with a wide choice of straps in numerous materials and colors, available from Zenith boutiques and authorized retailers.
Zenith Elite Classic - 36MM
Technical specifications:
Reference: 16.3200.670/02.C832, 22.3200.670/01.C831
Key points: Entirely restyled case & dial: Redefine the codes of Elegance. Automatic Elite calibre beating at 28,800 VpH. Date indication at 6 o'clock. Stop second mechanism
Movement: Elite 670 SK, Automatic
Frequency: 28,800 VpH (4Hz)
Power-reserve: min. 48 hours
Functions: Hours and minutes in the centre. Central seconds hand. Date indication at 6 o’clock
Gemsetting: Carats 0.60 cts, Bezel 75 VS brilliant-cut diamonds
Material: Stainless steel with diamond-set bezel
Water-resistance: 5 ATM
Dial: Blue-toned sunray-patterned
Hour-markers: Rhodium-plated and faceted
Hands: Rhodium-plated and faceted
Bracelet & Buckle: Blue jean alligator leather with protective rubber lining. Stainless steel pin buckle
The price for the Zenith Elite Classic - 36MM is CHF 7,900 and CHF 14,900 for the red gold version.
Zenith Elite Classic – 40.5MM
Technical specifications:
Reference: 03.3100.670/02.C922, 18.3100.670/01.C920
Key points: Entirely restyled case & dial: Redefine the codes of Elegance. Automatic Elite calibre beating at 28,800 VpH. Date indication at 6 o'clock. Stop second mechanism
Movement: Elite 670 SK, Automatic
Frequency: 28,800 VpH (4Hz)
Power-reserve: min. 48 hours
Functions: Hours and minutes in the centre. Central seconds hand. Date indication at 6 o’clock
Material: Stainless steel
Water-resistance: 5 ATM
Dial: Blue-toned sunray-patterned
Hour-markers: Rhodium-plated and faceted
Hands: Rhodium-plated and faceted
Bracelet & Buckle: Blue alligator leather with protective rubber lining. Steel double folding clasp
The price for the Zenith Elite Classic – 40.5MM is CHF 5,900 and CHF 12,900 for the rose gold version.
Zenith Elite Moonphase - 36MM
Technical specifications:
Reference: 16.3200.692/03.C833, 22.3200.692/01.C832
Key points: Entirely restyled case & dial: Redefine the codes of Elegance. Elite Calibre 692: ultra-thin movement powering a moonphase indication. Crown-adjusted moonphase indication. Stop second mechanism
Movement: Elite 692
Frequency: 28,800 VpH (4Hz)
Power-reserve: min. 48 hours
Functions: Hours and minutes in the centre. Small second at 9 o’clock. Moonphase indication at 6 o’clock
Gemsetting: Carats 0.60 cts, Bezel 75 VS brilliant-cut diamonds
Material: Stainless steel with diamond-set bezel
Water-resistance: 5 ATM
Dial: Slate-grey-toned sunray-patterned
Hour-markers: Rhodium-plated and faceted
Hands: Rhodium-plated and faceted
Bracelet & Buckle: Grey alligator leather with protective rubber lining. Stainless steel pin buckle
The price for the Zenith Elite Moonphase - 36MM is CHF 8,900 and CHF 15,900 for the rose gold version.
Zenith Elite Moonphase – 40.5MM
Technical specifications:
Reference: 18.3100.692/01.C922
Key points: Entirely restyled case & dial: Redefine the codes of Elegance. Elite Calibre 692: ultra-thin movement powering a moonphase indication. Crown-adjusted moonphase indication. Stop second mechanism
Movement: Elite 692
Frequency: 28,800 VpH (4Hz)
Power-reserve: min. 48 hours
Functions: Hours and minutes in the centre. Small second at 9 o’clock. Moonphase indication at 6 o’clock
Material: Stainless steel
Water-resistance: 5 ATM
Dial: Slate-grey-toned sunray-patterned
Hour-markers: Rhodium-plated and faceted
Hands: Rhodium-plated and faceted
Bracelet & buckle: Grey alligator leather with protective rubber lining. Stainless steel pin buckle
The price for the Zenith Elite Moonphase – 40.5MM is CHF 6,900 and CHF 13,900 for the rose gold version.
