Finely crafted in the heart of the mountainous valleys of Neuchâtel, Switzerland, this Grande Class Elite Reserve de Marche is a large size. Its round case that features a glare-proofed sapphire shielded Silver guilloche dial measures 44 mm in diameter, and 10 mm thick. It has an exhibition sapphire crystal caseback that allowing you to observe the beauty of its Swiss automatic movement. Furthermore, the watch’s crown is fluted so that it is easier to use, while the whole construction boasts 50 meters of water resistance capacity for practical sake.
Offering a precise timekeeping, this Zenith Grande Class 03.0520.6850/02.C492 houses the highly reliable, COSC certified Chronometer Elite’s Zenith Calibre 6850 (Elite 685). It is a Swiss made automatic mechanical self-winding movement that beats at 28,800 alterations per hour, featuring 38 jewels, and provides around 50 hours of power reserve. This shock resistant Elite calibre’s offerings are two hands, small seconds at nine, date at 4:30, and power reserve indicator at two.
Fashion wise, this timepiece is easy to pairs with any casual to dress attires alike, and being slim enough, it can be worn with any kinds of shirt cuffs. The built and materials quality are superb, while the watch is also reliable and practical. Its suggested retail price is $6,800.00, which is worth for all the quality offerings. However, it is not impossible to get it less than its original price as it is not a new release.
@Carmel Tanti, despite of not having any "Chronometer" mark, the Elite 685 does perform at the rate of a Chronometer grade movement. Marking the watch with painted or engraved wording such as "Swiss Made", "Chronometer", and alike is just some kind of tradition, not quite a must.
Not all chronometers are supplied with the report issued by the COSC as the reports are optional to the brand or maker... [wikipedia]
Watch Specification
| Brand: | Zenith |
| Collection: | Grande Class Elite |
| Series: | Reserve de Marche |
| Model number: | 03.0520.6850/02.C492 also referred as 03-0520-6850-02-C492, 030520685002C492 |
| Watch style: | Gents, Casual Dress, Elegant |
| Display type: | Analog |
| Movement: | Swiss automatic Zenith Elite calibre 6850. In house, mechanical manufacture calibre Elite 685 by Zenith. Swiss made, automatic self-winding mechanical movement. C.O.S.C. certified Chronometer grade movement. |
| Functions: | Hour, Minute, Small Seconds, Date, Power Reserve |
| Dial: | Silver Guilloche decorated. Grey hands and hour markers. minute markers around the inner rim. small seconds at 9. date display at 4:30. power reserve indicator at 2. |
| Window: | Sapphire Crystal scratch resistant, anti-reflective coated |
| Case: | Stainless Steel Round, Ø 44 mm, ± 10 mm thick. fine brushed and polished. |
| Bezel: | Stainless Steel stationary bezel. polished. |
| Caseback: | See-thru screwed-in stainless steel with sapphire display. engraved. |
| Crown: | Screw down crown Stainless Steel. fluted. logoed. |
| Bracelet: | Alligator / Crocodile leather Black, textured pattern, with tonal stitching. ± 22 mm wide. men standard length. |
| Clasp: | Deployment clasp |
| Notable Features: | Calendar Power Reserve Transparent exhibition caseback |
| Water resistant: | 50 m (5 ATM / 165 feet) daily wear, capable to withstand splashes of water and very light rain. |
| Additional info: | - |
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44mm Grande Class Elite Reserve de Marche Automatic review in this page is written by Rief at Saturday, March 02, 2013. The post is tagged as $5000 up to $10000, 44mm, 50m, analog, automatic, date, men, mid end, on leather, power reserve, round, small second, stainless steel, swiss automatic, two hands, watch, zenith.
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