Zenith & PuristSPro.com celebrate the watch community’s 15th Anniversary with the exclusive Cronometro Tipo CP-2 for PuristSPro - Special Edition of 50 pieces

Mar 10, 2017,06:00 AM
 

The world’s most influential community of passionate watch aficionados, PuristSPro.com , celebrates its 15th anniversary. On this occasion, PuristSPro partnered with one of the most respected fully integrated Swiss watch manufactures, Zenith, to mark this anniversary with a custom-made timepiece: The Cronometro Tipo CP-2 for PuristSPro !
 

Based upon Zenith’s recently presented homage to one of the most sought after military pieces, the Cronometro Tipo CP 2, a military chronograph created in the mid-1960s on special order of the Italian Army, the Cronometro Tipo CP-2 for PuristSPro is laden with chronometric delicacies and aesthetic refinements worth carrying a PuristSPro designation:



The purity of the design and the technical excellence secure the Cronometro Tipo CP-2 its popularity amongst watch aficionados: Optically true to the original, the difference is mainly a nod to another Zenith legend, the famous El Primero automatic chronograph movement. Renowned for its excellent reliability and its timekeeping precision, it was considered a worthy successor to the original’s manually wound Cal. 146 DP.



Like the latter, it features a classical column wheel controlled chronograph, but adds to this an efficient automatic winding and a precise fast-beat escapement with 36,000 VPH. Everything else, the 43mm stainless steel case, the bezel, the black dial with permanent seconds dial and minute counter, the arrow-shaped seconds hand are exact reproductions of the legendary original.

No wonder the Cronometro Tipo CP-2 became an instant favourite when both Zenith and PuristSPro teams brainstormed about the collaborative watch. Recognising that being Purists at heart (aptly summarised with the PuristSPro slogan ‘passion, opinion, information’) demands nothing less that excellence, a holistic vision for customisation was developed:







The El Primero calibre 4069 (the two-register variant of the original El Primero; featuring 254 individual components including 35 jewels) was turbo-charged with Zenith’s proven silicon escapement assembly.



An official certificate, individual to each single movement, attests its superior performance according to the standards of the Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres (COSC). The movement has a unique monochrome rhodinised finish (which includes all wheels and gears) and serves as a visible allusion to the movement’s uniqueness. The movement can be admired through a display back:



Having the performance of the movement certified by the official COSC, it was now more than fitting to replace the ‘Automatic’ inscription of the dial with the Italian word ‘Cronometro’, exactly like the historical archetype. On the back of the watch, a dedicated engraving on the bezel reads PuristSPro - 1 of 50' , referring to the strict limitation:



Finally, you'll find the words ‘Passion, Opinion, Information’ on the rotor, the core values uniting PuristS worldwide.



Two unique straps, a green NATO textile and an olive Nubuk leather strap, together with both a deployant and a pin style buckle, complete the package.









Only 50 limited pieces are available exclusively at PuristSPro.com .



Technical Details COLLECTION HERITAGE: CRONOMETRO TIPO CP-2 FOR PURISTSPRO SPECIAL EDITION:


CASE, DIAL AND HANDS

  • Material: stainless steel
  • Diameter: 43 mm
  • Diameter opening: 32.5 mm
  • Thickness: 12.85 mm
  • Crystal: Domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both sides
  • Case-back: Transparent sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both sides adorned with limited edition engraving ('PuristSPro - 1 of 50’)
  • Water-resistance: 10 ATM
  • Dial: Black with ‘Cronometro’ inscription
  • Hour-markers: Arabic numerals in SuperLuminova SLN C1
  • Hands: Rhodium-plated, faceted and coated with SuperLuminova SLN C1

MOVEMENT:

  • Movement El Primero 4069, automatic
  • Calibre 1314``` (Diameter: 30 mm)
  • Movement thickness: 6.6 mm
  • Components: 254 Jewels: 35
  • Silicon escapement
  • COSC certification
  • Frequency: 36,000 VpH (5 Hz)
  • Power-reserve: Min. 50 hours
  • Finishes: monochrome finish of all movement parts, oscillating weight with custom 'passion, opinion, information' engraving

FUNCTIONS:

  • Hours and minutes in the centre
  • Small seconds at 9 o’clock

CHRONOGRAPH:

  • Central chronograph hand 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock

STRAP & BUCKLES:

  • 2 straps, a green NATO textile with folding buckle and an olive Nubuk leather strap with stainless steel pin buckle
  • Strap changing tool

Limited Edition of 50 units. One watch has been held back and will be auctioned in the near future for a charity chosen by PuristSPro or PuristSPro members.

HOW TO ORDER:
The price is US$8,700 plus net shipment. Please send an email or a PM to me, Andrew Luff or Bill N. Orders will be served according to receipt your committment.



ZENITH:Watch Manufacture Since 1865
Zenith is a brand that has been bringing style and substance to the wrists of watchmaking cognoscenti all over the world for more than 150 years. Founded in Le Locle in 1865 by a visionary watchmaker, Georges Favre-Jacot, the Manufacture Zenith gained swift recognition for the precision of its chronometers, with which it has won 2,333 chronometry prizes in a century and a half of existence: an absolute record. Having earned fame thanks to its legendary El Primero calibre – an integrated automatic column-wheel chronograph movement launched in 1969 and endowed with a high frequency of 36,000 vibrations per hour that ensures short-time measurements accurate to the nearest 1/10th of a second – the Manufacture Zenith has since developed over 600 movement variations. Zenith remains one of a select group of traditional luxury watch brands to produce all its movements in-house, the industry’s ultimate token of quality. Engaged in several vintage territories such as classic cars, Zenith currently offers a collection of exclusive and ageless finely crafted timepieces designed for sartorially minded men and women.Zenith’s rich heritage, tradition, passion and pursuit of excellence reflect the legacy of its slogan “Legends are forever”.

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Established in 2001 with a team 25 brand moderators located on five continents, bringing you up-to-the-minute coverage and discussion on novelties in the watch world and all that is important to our horology focused community. We cover all the major luxury brands, smaller watch manufactures as well as independent master watchmakers alike. Our mission is
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Yay!

 
 By: cazalea : March 10th, 2017-06:01
It looks fantastic! Cazalea

Awesome! I am in!

 
 By: MichaelC : March 10th, 2017-06:03
I came so close to buying the regular watch when Zenith announced it last year. I would not be utterly disappointed had I done so, but CRONOMETRO and the significant movement differences and strap / buckle sets are highly desirable. Awesome job Magnus and... 

Astonishing!!!!

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : March 10th, 2017-06:07
So proud and happy today to be Purist!! (as any other day for that matter...but little bit more today ) Thanks...big...huge thanks to all involved in making this project and completing it to the fullest standards of our community. Kudos to team behind pro... 

+1 Dreams usually come in pairs and what a great dream , thank you too Damjan for the kind thoughts And gesture :) the team and everyone involed making some dreams come true and

 
 By: Rogi : March 10th, 2017-16:27
At least 50 people will get their dreams granted by owning such an amazing piece and am glad that I'm one of them

Wonderfully executed

 
 By: Thevenin : March 10th, 2017-06:11
Two perfect straps, too. Great effort by the great team, kudos to all! Dogu

Awesome!

 
 By: M4 : March 10th, 2017-06:15
What a cool piece. Magnus and the PP team are to be commended for their efforts in bringing this limited edition to life. It exceeds expectations, and that's not easy with all of the teasers. The wait was worth it. A sincere thank you. M4

Congratulations, Magnus!

 
 By: TheMadDruid : March 10th, 2017-06:22
And to all the PuristS involved in this project. You've done a very fine job. The movement is just spectacular.

Amazing!

 
 By: Questlove : March 10th, 2017-06:23
Amazing Execution! I absolutely love it! Wish it was tad bit smaller but still wonderful!

Congrats for the wonderful execution

 
 By: agyzace : March 10th, 2017-06:33
Straps are amazing imo. All the best, Alex

Great anniversary watch!

 
 By: crown comfort : March 10th, 2017-06:33
and I love the attention to detail given to the customised special edition. Congrats to the PuristS Team for creating this along with Zenith.

Advanced edition [nt]

 
 By: brauner : March 10th, 2017-06:33

Wow!!!

 
 By: NT931 : March 10th, 2017-06:35
Impressive piece of work indeed, which could only have come through many hours of careful thought, discussion and creation. Love the inscription on the rotor!

Am I the only one who finds the movement looks amazing?

 
 By: cazalea : March 10th, 2017-06:36
I'm not sure if it's the plating, or the depth of the case coming up around the internals but the total effect is striking. And so gleaming shiny! (Is there a reversible strap so we can wear it movement-side-up?) Cazalea

Where is the CLICK TO ORDER button?

 
 By: cazalea : March 10th, 2017-06:38
I don't see it anywhere....

I kinda likeee

 
 By: MTF : March 10th, 2017-06:40
I've never had an El Primero movement INSIDE a Zenith watch before. Sure, I've owned other watches with the El Primero movement inside because Zenith used to sell their movements to other brands to survive. Also Zenith watches without the El Primero movem...  

Just say: WOW ...

 
 By: Marcus Hanke : March 10th, 2017-06:49
... this makes the great Cairelli-reedition a perfect one. A certified chronometer AND a wonderful technical addendum due to its silicium escapement. A unique finishing of the movement and a displayback where the first reedition didn't have one is another... 

Wonderful! I love it!

 
 By: stromer : March 10th, 2017-06:58
What a worthy symbol of our community! Thank you so much to Magnus and the rest of the team for bringing their vision to life and for presenting to us such a refined and true watch! very, very well done! Best, Martin

In Le Locle ;-( [nt]

 
 By: Ornatus-Mundi : March 10th, 2017-07:02

First deliveries? [nt]

 
 By: amanico : March 10th, 2017-07:04

Cool! Can't wait. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : March 10th, 2017-07:11

+1 on that.. ;)) [nt]

 
 By: hs111 : March 10th, 2017-08:41

:-)

 
 By: Arie - Mr Orange : March 10th, 2017-07:08
Can't wait getting it on my wrist!!! Thanks to all who made this possible! Great job! The best job! This is HUGE! ...  

LOL [nt]

 
 By: Arie - Mr Orange : March 10th, 2017-07:18

Hi, in love, so how to order 1?

 
 By: happyguy1688 : March 10th, 2017-07:09
nt

Waaooaahh !.. Great report, superb pics and indeed an awesome cronometro !.. Man, am I happy to be looking forward to one !.. :))

 
 By: hs111 : March 10th, 2017-07:14
Magnus, you and the Dev Team & Zenith delivered at the culminating point - Sincere Congrats & Thx again ! Outstanding edition ! - BRAVO !! I am very sure, many PuristS here will like this piece quite a bit. So do I, a lot !.. Best, hs

What a watch that is!

 
 By: kev09 : March 10th, 2017-07:35
the pictures are amazing too. The close up of the movement is stunning. Congratulations to all concerned in the production and (in advance) to the lucky members who will own one. Regards, Kev

Fantastic!

 
 By: Champthekid : March 10th, 2017-07:37
I have the regular version and love it.

A beautiful piece indeed!

 
 By: KamalRostov : March 10th, 2017-08:01
Congratulations to the team on a great job!!! Congratulations too to the lucky owners

My kinda mil-watch!

 
 By: Larry Seiden : March 10th, 2017-08:35
That is simply gorgeous!

Fantastic way to celebrate!

 
 By: AlexSunrise : March 10th, 2017-08:37
A great special edition watch to celebrate our great forum. Congrats to all involved! Thank you for giving us this great virtual space where friendships are made and passion is shared. Best regards, Alejandro

Great idea and wonderful execution by the PuristSPro team.

 
 By: JerryW : March 10th, 2017-08:42
Many thanks to all involved. Hope to see one on my wrist someday.

Bravo!

 
 By: Bruno.M1 : March 10th, 2017-08:59
Always loved the original piece And this one is a perfect homage Very well done!

Just love it!!

 
 By: VintageAlex (aka AlexKontiki) : March 10th, 2017-09:08
I\'ve the feeling that Nico was involved in the development. Jajaja great watch! I want it.

Very exciting!

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : March 10th, 2017-09:37
Thank you for all the hard work with this project, Magnus! The outcome looks fantastic! Best Blomman

Have to look on the back...

 
 By: andrewluff : March 10th, 2017-10:25
It's called silicium... Cheers Andrew

Fantastic Project!! I had always loved the Cairelli model and was very excited when Zenith announced ...

 
 By: Subexplorer : March 10th, 2017-10:40
... the model modern version some months ago. Now this special limited edition variant made for PuristS is a true Bomb! Just the word "Cronometro" instead of "Automatic" is a Super detail! Not to mention the several special features described. I also love... 

+1!!! [nt]

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : March 10th, 2017-11:01

+1 [nt]

 
 By: Arie - Mr Orange : March 10th, 2017-11:11

Any deliveries to the Italian army? If not, I am in for one for myself ;-)

 
 By: COUNT DE MONET : March 10th, 2017-10:42
WHAT a stunning chronograph! Very, very beautiful and special. The straps are perfect! Thank you and the whole team for the great job.

We just need to find a Purist that....

 
 By: andrewluff : March 10th, 2017-10:48
Is in the army, navy or air force and deliver to them... then we can put the price up

LOL!!! Good one! [nt]

 
 By: COUNT DE MONET : March 10th, 2017-10:50

+1

 
 By: Arie - Mr Orange : March 10th, 2017-11:11
Great straps (color) indeed.

So...not interested Ronald? [nt]

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : March 10th, 2017-11:04

Right now funds are not available. I also do not favor chtonographs, as I ..

 
 By: Ronald Held : March 10th, 2017-11:10
Almost never use the function even in quartz watches. Not a fan of diving watches.

Oh yes, check out that 45 on the bezel... Droolworthy by all means :-)

 
 By: Thevenin : March 11th, 2017-11:49
Not sure about the dial numerals though, I think they are as is. Dogu

It is a spectacular piece!

 
 By: KMII : March 10th, 2017-11:13
To all involved in conceiving it - a huge congratulations as you\'ve produced a real gem! So the persistence of asking for it has paid off after all

indeed, this was what made it most special for me

 
 By: alphabeta81 : March 10th, 2017-13:01
Not just a dial change, but also changing the look of the movement, putting on a see through back, changing the rotor, getting COSC, and more. And Zenith delivered, so we must give thanks to them as well as the whole PPro team!

What can I say? Amazing job to the whole team.

 
 By: zabreg1 Mr White : March 10th, 2017-11:19
Thank you for this creation. It perfectly embodies the PuristS spirit. Magnificent.

This is a really wonderful piece

 
 By: Geo : March 10th, 2017-11:21
Very well done, congratulations! GEO

31 or 35 jewels?

 
 By: Arie - Mr Orange : March 10th, 2017-11:41
it does say 31 on the back of the watch...?

I'm very happy by this outcome... and now I can't wait to see it in the metal!

 
 By: foversta : March 10th, 2017-11:48
Congrats Magnus, Andrew and the Zenith team! Fx

FX... I hope you will be able to make it to Basel!

 
 By: andrewluff : March 10th, 2017-11:51
We will be a waiting for you.... and will make sure we have plenty of those Basel Hostesses to make sure your therapy continues Cheers Andrew

That was certainly a primary goal

 
 By: MichaelC : March 10th, 2017-12:38
Thanks for your feedback.

Congratulations and a Job Well Done!

 
 By: SALMANPK : March 10th, 2017-11:57
What an amazing way to celebrate P15 and what an Amazing watch. Timing is everything and I am so unlucky, it was just not meant for me to own one :-(, maybe next time. Special Thanks to my Buddy MichaelC for trying to make it work. S

Next time, Sal.

 
 By: MichaelC : March 10th, 2017-12:41
You go way back around these parts In a blink, we just might be working on the P20!

'SP20' - next week please! [nt]

 
 By: Ornatus-Mundi : March 10th, 2017-12:42

:-) [nt]

 
 By: MichaelC : March 10th, 2017-12:50

Ditto! Hehehe ;) [nt]

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : March 10th, 2017-12:59

Maybe IGOTT3 for the 20th!

 
 By: JerryW : March 10th, 2017-18:42
Anywhere in the world and I will go.

Let's do it.

 
 By: JerryW : March 12th, 2017-13:48
What can I do to help?

When I woke up this morning I finally saw this very nice choice for PuristSPro!

 
 By: gup502 : March 10th, 2017-12:59
Congratulation to those who ordered, but isn't a bit unfair to other members in other timezone such as Australia or Asia? The watch has gone so quickly. While I clicked to the bottom of the threads, I read something about 'waiting list' and 'sold in 6 hou... 

Well then... Impossible to account for any occasion... but we had alerts...

 
 By: Ornatus-Mundi : March 10th, 2017-13:16
and teasers for weeks up now. So the chance was there for everybody to inquire and reserve in time, and to request further information. Best (and I encourage you to register for the waiting list), Magnus

Amazing piece! A watch any owner would feel proud to own without doubt.

 
 By: keks : March 10th, 2017-14:29
Congratulations and a huge BRAVO on making this happen!!!! The strap options are amazing as is the watch. Love the green!

gorgeous :D glad to have reserved one

 
 By: christianch : March 10th, 2017-18:26
I do look forward to it in Basel..what an amazing watch!

They backed us 100% and without them and JCB's support...

 
 By: andrewluff : March 11th, 2017-02:37
none of this would have become reality. I am really thankful to their team for the support, guidance and also listen to our endless requests! Cheers Andrwe

Fantastic job!

 
 By: Harry2 : March 10th, 2017-21:17
You\'ve really nailed this one, good work team! Unfortunately I will not be owning one but I\'m very pleased it exists! Hopefully we\'ll see plenty of pictures of this watch in the wild! All the best to the happy owners!

Lovely watch!

 
 By: InHavenPro : March 10th, 2017-22:20
Totally fitting for such a sweet occasion . Cheers, Filip

Wow. This is a great choice....

 
 By: watercolors : March 11th, 2017-01:22
I think it is a beautiful watch for the occasion. For those of us whom will be wearing it in the near future huge congratulations. Best Edward

Huge congratulations on this 15th anniversary watch

 
 By: FanFrancisco : March 11th, 2017-01:27
Beautiful and milestone well done PurisSPro team. Stefan

Wow....

 
 By: mahesh : March 11th, 2017-07:15
wonderful wonderful wonderful... apt for PuristSPro Anniv ! Best, mahesh.,

The rugged look of the finish we have here suits the spirit so well in my opinion.

 
 By: Thevenin : March 12th, 2017-04:31
Can\'t wait to see in person. Many thanks, Magnus. Best, Dogu

Exciting! and congratulations, Magnus and team,

 
 By: Seeks : March 11th, 2017-21:12
A fantastic creation and a legend in the making. I especially like the fact that the case back is now open. Cheers, - - Seeks

awesome

 
 By: gcTIME : March 12th, 2017-01:34
And the olive strap and no nonsense military dial and bezel are the perfect match with the spirit of purists!

Great job Magnus and team!

 
 By: Mostel : March 12th, 2017-14:48
The movement treatment-finish is my favorite 'upgrade.' Congratulations to all the recipients!

Great result, congratulations.

 
 By: jmpTT : March 12th, 2017-20:19
Already a great Zenith, and the team made just a bit better. Love the little details, especially the font on the bezel. Congratulations on the unveiling and congratulations to the 50 lucky (future) owners.