[F]Zenith Chrono Master Sports Vs. Grand Seikoty Graph

Sunday morning! Time for a cup of coffee and another Sunday morning showdown. This week, Mike and Jorg are heading straight to the battle of titanium’s high-beat chronograph. This week’s microphone pick is a Titanium Grand Seiko foldable. The first blue dial model was released in 2023 and was followed up this year. However, the new brutal Tokyo Lion model has slightly hidden this new white dial model. So let’s put the spotlight on the “original” tigraphy. It goes against the Zenith Chronomaster Sport Titanium, which was announced early last year. This soon became Jorg’s favorite chronomaster sport, and it makes sense that it is his pick in this fight for this lightweight high-beat chronograph.

Finding a titanium chronograph in today’s competitive field is not easy. There are no extensive options in the price range from €10k to 15k euros. At a price tag of 15,000 euros, two Grand Seiko tentacles are located in the upper half of their price range. The titanium Chronomaster Sport is somewhat affordable at 12,500 euros. It makes them the perfect matchup for today’s showdown. Both chronographs have high beat calibers and are made from lightweight titanium, making them look stunning. Head over to Mike and Jorg and explain why their picks are superior among the two.

Last Sunday morning showdown…

Before we do, let’s take a quick look at last week’s results. In the fight last Sunday, the new mechanical Casio Edifice EFK-100 won the popular Citizen Tsuyosa series. Casio’s new mechanical efforts have been defeated by a respectable margin. The building won 38% of the votes and 62% of the votes sent to citizens Tsuyosa. A quick scan of comments showed two issues people have with Casio. The first is that this new mechanical watch line does not have an internal caliber. Secondly, the name of the dial and its specified size is a contract breaker for a considerable number of people. The result was a clear victory for the citizen Tsuyosa. Find out if today’s matchups show similar results. Go to Mike and Jorg and file their case.

Jorg: Zenith Chronomaster Sport

Choosing one of today’s candidates is easy for me. My love for Zenith is well documented in Frater. On top of that, the Titanium Chronomaster Sport is one of my favorite releases of 2024. When it was first revealed, I already liked it, but if I had the opportunity to put it into practice, the titanium version would have completely fascinated me. It’s a watch that quickly reached the top of my favorite current Zenith watch. Let me explain how that happened.

When the Titanium Chronomaster Sports was first revealed, I was a fan of monochromatic aesthetics. In his introductory article, Daan explained that Zenith Chronomaster Sport Titanium was released to celebrate Zenith’s Ultimate Tennis Showdown (UTS) Championship partnership. That’s a detail I almost always forget. And I’m a huge tennis fan, so why the details don’t stick to me remains a mystery. But again, it’s a detailed that doesn’t affect how I feel about the watch, and it’s just proof that I’m getting older.

There are quite a few tricks in the Titanium Chronomaster Sports

As explained in my review, the story is great, but I fell head overhead due to the appearance. The watch quickly became my favorite Chronomaster sport with the brand lineup. With the steel bezel model I wrote, the rose gold version with a black dial, and the regular black dial version, the brand has already released quite a few models I love. Using the MetEorite dial and gem set bezel, adding the Bonlomaster Sport Boutique Edition of Rose Gold gives you an incredible model Quintet showing the versatility of the Chronomaster Sport.

But what made the Titanium version stand out? In addition to the gorgeous, monochromatic look, the watch also had quite a few subtle tricks that brought a smile to my face. Let’s take a look at some specs and details and get your ideas. It starts with the small weight of this titanium plate. It weighs only 105 grams. This is 30% lighter than the 148 grams of stainless steel peers. It’s not ridiculously light, but it ruined my perception. I’m part of a group that likes steel weight. But once I got used to the lightweight Chronomaster sport, it became one of its best deals. This watch is a joy to wear thanks to its appearance, low weight and perfect dimensions.

The perfect combination of ingredients

The watch comes with a 40mm grade 5 titanium case, 13.6mm thick and 46.8mm from lug to lug. Comes with both a black rubber strap or a grade 5 titanium bracelet. If you’re in the market for this watch, get it with a bracelet. Not only is it surprising in terms of looks, but the comfort of that rattle titanium bracelet is fantastic. Speaking of colour, the dark gray shade of titanium creates miracles for the watch. It works especially well with the mostly brushed finish of the case and bracelet.

The nickel-tone sunburst dial with anthracite, bright grey and silver subdials adds a lot to the magic. Grand Seiko knows that they dial like other brands. However, in my opinion, the two tentagraph models cannot beat the combination of Grade 5 titanium and zenith nickel tone. The dial is fantastic as it changes from grey in studio lights to a beautiful, warm tone of natural light. Another detail I adore is the facet rhodium-plated hands and indexes with black lacquer filling. They feature an additional application of white Super Luminova for nighttime readability.

Vibrant colour hints such as bright red elements will give you a stylish look. I love the fact that the existence of clocks has layers. It all starts with a monochromatic existence, but as you zoom in, all these intricate details reveal themselves. This is a visual adventure and I am greatly appreciated and show a keen eye in the Zenith team’s designs.

High Beat Zenith El Primaro 3600 Caliber

Inside the case is the column wheel El Primero 3600 caliber. The chronograph hand in the center creates a complete wrap of the dial in 10 seconds. This is spectacular. Not only can you accurately timing the 1/10th second time, it also adds visual elements that are fun to play with.

El Primero’s legacy is legendary, and this modern, classic caliber version is a joy to see. It runs at 36,000VPH, has a 60-hour power reserve and has a skeletonized rotor, allowing you to see the classic architecture in all its glory.

Would you like to appreciate it more than Grand Seiko’s Modern Caliber 9SC5? It depends on what you’re looking for. Grand Seico Caliber is a more modern caliber. However, I find a great romance in El Primero’s pedigree.

Adds a much better look. A more friendly overall dimension, i.e., asking me, the fold is too large – it improves wearability and makes it a more friendly price. This week’s pick is very easy for me. I choose Zenith Chronomaster Sport Titanium for 10 times out of 10 times. But please tell me the microphone why you don’t make the same choice.

Mike: The Reason of Grand Seiko

It’s great to support the Grand Seiko chronograph in a Sunday morning showdown with my longtime rival, Jorg. Because Grand Seiko is probably best known for its uncomplicated dress watches. But here we are at The Ttergagraph, a completely modern chronograph with a high-beat automatic movement. The 36,000VPH frequency is perfect for the Zenith Chronomaster sports.

Elegant clock design

The previous Grand Seiko chronographs, including the Sports Collection Spring Drive model, are notable for their impressive appearance. Large pushers, offset dials, and gusts of complications defined some of these works. However, at Titagraph, the brand tried to create a traditional chronograph. This watch has a large high-strength titanium case with a diameter of 43.2mm. A great match with Zenith, the SLGC007 is on a three-row bracelet that is more detailed than its Swiss counterpart. Returning to the case, the profile is mixed with strong chamfers, brushes and polished surfaces.

Dial that turns the head

The Titograph has a silver frost blue dial with an impressive texture. Again, Iwate Mountain is used as inspiration. This time, the color and texture of the dial is intended to evoke a snowy volcano. Regardless of the story, it is simply beautiful. Apart from the background, the watch has a Zenith design. Date window locations from 4-30 and external taphimeter bezels are good examples. Functionally, however, Grand Seico offers a more traditional display. A counter for a few seconds, a total of 12 hours and a 30 minute period will be displayed in a black subdial.

Beautiful modern movement

When the folding debuted in 2023, it brought new calibers. In addition to its high frequency, the 9SA5 is impressively accurate. These are chronometer-level accuracy, as they have tested daily resistances of +5 to -3 seconds over 20 days. Importantly, there is also a 72-hour power reserve. The 47 gem movements are on display via screw-in display bags. You’ll see all the skeletonized rotors, column wheels and fascinating bridgework.

Which Titanium Chronograph do you choose?

At 15,000 euros, this nthograph is 2,500 euros more than the zenith counterpart. It’s not insignificant, but the Grand Seico offers a undoubtedly more modern caliber with impressive specifications. Again, it becomes bigger and thicker too. So, when it comes to choosing a lightweight heavyweight, do you rather want to see it on your wrist? Give your votes and tell us why you chose your way.