The field for the 2021 Swiss Open was an exciting one on paper at the start of the week thanks to the announced presence of five top-20 players: Dominic Thiem (world number 5), Dennis Shapovalov (world number 10), Roberto Bautista Agut (world number 14), Casper Ruud (world number 16), and Cristian Garin (world number 18). Swiss Open Gstaad 2021 champion: Casper Ruud This movement’s finishing is right in line with that of its siblings, but it does feel a bit more special, which also casts more of a spotlight on its updated engineering.Īll in all, these are beautiful watches inside and out. The blued column wheel is more visible, and, as Joshua noted, the connection from the escape wheel pinion through to the central chronograph seconds via the lateral clutch feels higher end than the earlier calibers. The new configuration also makes for a more interesting view of the movement from the rear. While I am rather enamored of the Chronomaster Original on its calfskin strap with triple-folding buckle, for those who prefer bracelets it is also available on a redesigned steel bracelet, though not the “open ladder” style by Gay Frères that it was originally outfitted with and reintroduced in 2020 on the Zenith El Primero A384 Revival. The faceted lugs are smooth to the touch. The pump-style chronograph pushers and crown work reliably and comfortably for an ergonomic experience. It remains consummately elegant while thoroughly sporty. At 12.6 mm in height, it has enough heft to make its presence known without overwhelming the wrist. The case is a classic 38 mm in diameter but looks much bigger with its nearly bezel-less design. There are three variations, but I am truly enamored of the one in which the watch fully commits to black-and-white styling (also known as reverse panda), including the black date window at 4:30 that neatly fits where it should without overpowering any part of the dial. Zenith has paid tribute to the original Reference A386 of 1969 with special and limited editions in the past, notably on the occasion of the watch’s fiftieth anniversary in 2019, but the Chronomaster Original marks the first time it has reentered the permanent collection in a stainless steel case. Zenith Chronomaster Original on the wrist at the 2021 Swiss Open in Gstaad
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