2023 Zenith Chronomaster Sport Aaron Rodgers Edition 41mm

Here we have a 2023 Zenith Chronomaster Sport Aaron Rodgers Special Edition, one of 250 pieces, exclusive to their Zenith Boutique. Aaron Rodgers, born on December 2, 1983, in Chico, California, is a highly regarded American football quarterback. Many people consider him one of the best players ever to play this position. He played for the Green Bay Packers in the NFL and guided the team to a Super Bowl victory in 2011. Featuring a 41mm brushed and polished stainless steel case that sits comfortably on your wrist with thick tapered flat-ended lugs. Its polished chamfered edge flows across the case towards a lug-to-lug length of 46.5mm and a case thickness of 13mm, giving the watch an impressive wrist presence. On the right, we have the short-piston chronograph pushers, and in the centre, a signed, deep-knurled crown. A wide green ceramic bezel features a 1/10th-second scale and holds a domed sapphire crystal above a stunning sunburst green-lacquered ceramic dial, matching the colours of the Green Bay Packers jersey. An outer minute track, precisely executed, surrounds 3D Super-LumiNova Arabic numerals inspired by the jersey numbers marking the hours, a first for their Chronomaster Sport collection. The recessed tricolour registers consist of a grey 60-second, a silver 60-minute and a white small seconds. At 4.30, a colour-matched date window. Slender steel baton hands filled with Super-LumiNova are complemented by a Zenith star counterweighted chronograph hand. At noon, we have the Zenith El Primero motif ‘36000 VpH’, completing this distinctive sports icon chronograph. On the reverse, a screwed-down exhibition case back, engraved with the watch's details around its edge, and the sapphire is engraved with Aaron Rodgers' original player number, inside an automatic Zenith El Primero Cal. 3600, 35 jewels, beating at 36,000 beats per hour. This column-wheel chronograph measures 1/10th of a second and is COSC Certified, made up of 311 components with a skeletonised Zenith star rotor. It features hacking seconds and a quick-set date for your convenience. It comes paired with its 20mm brushed and polished stainless steel 3-link bracelet, secured by a flip-lock deployant clasp; all links are included. This watch is sold with its original Zenith box, signed by Aaron Rodgers, swing tag and paperwork.

This watch is sold with its original Zenith box, signed by Aaron Rodgers, swing tag and paperwork. It comes paired with its 20mm brushed and polished stainless steel 3-link bracelet, secured by a flip-lock deployant clasp; all links are included. The watch is from November 2023 and is in worn condition, but overall it is in very fair condition, as you can see from the photographs. The watch comes with our 12-Months Warranty.

This is the Zenith Chronomaster Sport 'Aaron Rodgers' Limited Edition of 250 pieces in 41mm with the most striking and impressive green dial and bezel. Regardless of any connection to Aaron Rodgers, this watch stands in its own right and doesn’t have his name plastered across the dial or anything off-putting like that, thankfully. Plus, who doesn't love a hyperactive 1/10th of a second chronograph? Snap this surprising gem up today whilst you still can!

Reference : 03.3117.3600/56.M3100
Movement : Automatic Zenith El Primero Cal. 3600
Age : November 2023
Year : 2023
Case Size : 41mm
Case Thickness : 13mm
Lug to Lug : 46.5mm
Lugs : 20mm
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box and Papers : Box & Papers
Case Material : Stainless Steel
Warranty : 12-Months Warranty
The wrist model's wrist size is 7inch

Zenith was established in 1865 by the ambitious 22-year-old watchmaking prodigy Georges Favre-Jacot. The company established its manufacturing base in Le Locle, a picturesque town in the Swiss Jura Mountains known for its rich horological heritage. The brand gained international recognition in 1909 when the pioneering French aviator Louis Blériot wore a Zenith watch during his historic flight across the English Channel, marking a significant milestone in aviation history. Zenith's watches have adorned the wrists of remarkable adventurers, including the legendary Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen. He made history by being the first person to reach both the South Pole in 1911 and the North Pole in 1926. As the company approached its centennial celebration in 1965, Zenith’s designers sought to confront the most challenging technological hurdle facing the watch industry: the creation of a self-winding mechanical chronograph movement. Their efforts culminated in the development of the legendary El Primero movement, which was released in 1969. The El Primero, known for its high-frequency escapement and remarkable accuracy, went into production in 1975 and saw a re-issue in 1986. However, the 1960s were turbulent for Zenith due to ongoing litigation regarding naming rights. To navigate through these challenges, the Zenith watch company merged in 1968 with Movado, another respected Swiss brand. This strategic alliance allowed Zenith to leverage Movado’s extensive distribution networks in the United States and stabilise its presence in the market. In 1971, the Zenith Radio Company, which had previously been in conflict with its Swiss counterpart, opted to buy Zenith Watch Company, effectively uniting two entities under the same brand during a challenging period known as the Quartz Crisis. In 1975, Zenith's leadership made the drastic decision to transition entirely to quartz watch production, marking a significant shift in their manufacturing philosophy. This included the controversial decision to destroy all mechanical watch components and blueprints, including those related to the historical El Primero movement. However, thanks to the courageous actions of Charles Vermot, a senior engineer in Zenith’s movement-making department, the company's rich mechanical heritage was saved. Together with a small group of loyal colleagues, Vermot secretly hid the El Primero blueprints and parts in a concealed attic at the factory, preserving them for potential future use amidst the pervasive quartz trend. Vermot’s foresight bore fruit in the 1980s as the market shifted back toward mechanical watches. Prominent brands like Ebel and Rolex reintroduced mechanical chronograph styles, paving the way for Zenith’s revival. The carefully safeguarded El Primero re-emerged as the driving force behind Rolex's hugely successful Daytona series. In 1978, Zenith was acquired from Zenith Radio Company, which is now part of LG Electronics, by Dixi, a company specialising in machine tools based in Le Locle. This transition marked a new chapter for Zenith, which began reintroducing its El Primero-equipped chronograph watches to meet the rising demand for high-end mechanical timepieces. In 1999, Zenith became part of the prestigious LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton) group, aligning itself with other luxury brands such as TAG Heuer and Hublot. Even today, Zenith stands out as one of the few Swiss manufacturers that not only produces mechanical watches but also crafts its own movements.