ZENITH IS BACK ON THE TENNIS COURT AS OFFICIAL TIMEKEEPER OF THE UTS 2024 CHAMPIONSHIP WITH THE LAUNCH OF THE CHRONOMASTER SPORT IN TITANIUM AND A NEW LINE OF INTEGRATED RUBBER STRAPS
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
The UTS is back for another exciting season, and ZENITH is ready to join the action once again as a
sponsor and official timekeeper of Patrick Mouratoglou’s quite literally game-changing tennis league.
UTS is the brainchild of celebrated French tennis coach, entrepreneur and ZENITH friend of the
brand Patrick Mouratoglou. As someone who has dedicated his life to the sport, Mouratoglou set out
with the mission to bring tennis to a younger and wider audience, while also encouraging players to
express themselves on the court in a more natural way than what traditional tennis tours usually
allow. With a shorter and more intense format, consisting of matches played over 4 quarters of 8
minutes, the emphasis is on entertainment.
The Official Timekeeper of UTS since its first edition in 2020, ZENITH looks forward to continuing
lending its support to the groundbreaking and youthful tennis championship, which has seen its
fandom grow tremendously across the world since its first season. Now, the spectacular showdown of
established and rising tennis stars is opening the 2024 season with the first tournament in Oslo. It
sets the stage for the unveiling of ZENITH’s latest sporty chronograph, built to take on those
adrenaline-filled moments where every move can be a decisive one. Enter the Chronomaster Sport
Titanium and the line’s new range of integrated rubber straps.
On the partnership, Patrick Mouratoglou shared: “As we start the 2024 UTS season, I am proud to work with ZENITH, our official timekeeper. In the UTS league, time is always in players’ minds
because it is at the center of the concept. Every match ends when time runs out, the match is time
centered.This completely changes the way we play tennis! The Chronomaster Sport Titanium is more
than a watch for us. It’s a symbol of how important time is in UTS. For me, our partnership with
ZENITH is not just about keeping time; it’s about making every tennis moment count.”
Elevating the sense of performance as well as endurance, titanium boasts many advantages over
traditional alloys used in watchmaking. It is significantly lighter than steel, a property appreciated in
sports to keep motion and balance unhindered. It has one of the highest strength-to-density ratios of
all metallic elements, ensuring robustness. It’s also very resistant to corrosion – a welcome feature
when working up a sweat. It’s also paramagnetic, which means precision is given an added layer of
protection from external magnetic fields. With such a unique combination of properties, it’s no
wonder that titanium is used in some of the most high-tech and demanding fields.
To highlight the sleek grey tones of grade 5 titanium, the Chronomaster Sport Titanium’s 41mm case
is given a predominantly satin-brushed finish – including the crown and pump-style pushers. The
bezel, also crafted in titanium and engraved with a 1/10th of a second scale, features a sunburst
satin-brushed decoration that truly sets it apart from all other Chronomaster Sport references. The
case and bracelet’s chamfers as well as the rim of the bezel and the case back are polished, which is
only possible when working with higher grades of titanium. Keeping with the case’s muted
chromatics, the Chronomaster Sport Titanium’s dial reinterprets ZENITH’s signature tricolour design
in shades of grey. The sunray-patterned dial is done in a galvanic nickel-grey colour, features
chronograph counters in three different tones of anthracite, grey and silver. The three-link bracelet is
also with an adjustable clasp is also made in vertically satin-brushed titanium. A tangible difference
can immediately be felt when wearing the Chronomaster Sport Titanium, which weighs 30% less than
its steel equivalent.
And for those seeking an even sportier look and feel, ZENITH is debuting a new line of straps it has
developed for the Chronomaster Sport line as an alternative reference to the metal bracelets and
also available to purchase separately. Crafted from durable and supple FKM rubber, which is
considered the gold standard of rubber for its ability to withstand extreme heat and its resistance to
aggressive chemicals, the straps are designed to be perfectly integrated with the case. Available in
black, blue, green and white, the straps are delivered with folding clasps.
The latest in a long line of ZENITH chronographs that have raised the bars of performance and
precision, the Chronomaster Sport Titanium is equipped with the latest version of the El Primero
calibre, dubbed the El Primero 3600. With its high frequency of 5 Hz (36’000 VpH), the movement
offers a true 1/10th of second indication. Its autonomy has also been rendered more efficient, with an
extended power reserve of 60 hours. The sapphire display back provides an unobstructed view of the
movement’s contemporary, architecture features a sleeker and more open design, revealing a blue
column wheel and open rotor marked with the five-pointed star Zenith.
The Chronomaster Sport Titanium is available from ZENITH boutiques as well as authorised retailers
worldwide.
CHRONOMASTER SPORT TITANIUM
Reference: 95.3100.3600.39.M3100
Key points: Full titanium Chronomaster Sport. 1/10th of a second indication on the titanium bezel. Automatic El Primero column-wheel chronograph able to measure and display 1/10th of a second. Power reserve of 60 hours. Date indication at 4:30. Stop-second mechanism.
Movement: El Primero 3600
Frequency: 36’000 VpH – 5Hz
Power reserve: approx. 60 hours
Functions: Hours and minutes in the centre. Small seconds at 9 o’clock. 1/10th of a
second
Chronograph: Central chronograph hand that makes one turn in 10
seconds,
60-minute counter at 6 o’clock, 60-second counter at 3 o’clock.
Finishes: New star-shaped oscillating weight with satined finishings
Price: HKD90,300
Material: Titanium
Water resistance: 10 ATM
Case: 41mm
Crystal: Domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both sides
Case-back: Transparent sapphire crystal
Dial: Nickel-grey sunburst
Hour markers: Rhodium-plated, faceted and coated with SuperLuminova SLN C1
Hands: Rhodium-plated, faceted and coated with SuperLuminova SLN C1
Bracelet & Buckle: Titanium bracelet with folding clasp
CHRONOMASTER SPORT TITANIUM
Reference: 95.3100.3600.39.R951
Key points: Full titanium Chronomaster Sport. 1/10th of a second indication on the titanium bezel. Automatic El Primero column-wheel chronograph able to measure and display 1/10th of a second. Power reserve of 60 hours. Date indication at 4:30. Stop-second mechanism.
Movement: El Primero 3600
Frequency: 36’000 VpH – 5Hz
Power reserve: approx. 60 hours
Functions: Hours and minutes in the centre. Small seconds at 9 o’clock. 1/10th
of a
second
Chronograph: Central chronograph hand that makes one turn in 10
seconds,
60-minute counter at 6 o’clock, 60-second counter at 3 o’clock.
Finishes: New star-shaped oscillating weight with satined finishings
Price: HKD86,300
Material: Titanium
Water resistance: 10 ATM
Case: 41mm
Crystal: Domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both sides
Case-back: Transparent sapphire crystal
Dial: Nickel-grey sunburst
Hour markers: Rhodium-plated, faceted and coated with SuperLuminova SLN C1
Hands: Rhodium-plated, faceted and coated with SuperLuminova SLN C1
Bracelet & Buckle: Black integrated rubber strap with folding clasp
ZENITH: TIME TO REACH YOUR STAR.
ZENITH exists to inspire individuals to pursue their dreams and make them come true – against all
odds. Since its establishment in 1865, ZENITH became the first vertically integrated Swiss watch
manufacture, and its watches have accompanied extraordinary figures that dreamt big and strived to
achieve the impossible – from Louis Blériot’s history-making flight across the English Channel to Felix
Baumgartner’s record-setting stratospheric free-fall jump. Zenith is also highlighting visionary and
trailblazing women by celebrating their accomplishments and creating the DREAMHERS platform
where women share their experiences and inspire others to fulfil their dreams.
With innovation as its guiding star, ZENITH exclusively features in-house developed and
manufactured movements in all its watches. Since the creation of the El Primero in 1969, the world’s
first automatic chronograph calibre, ZENITH has gone on to master high-frequency precision and
offers time measurements in fractions of a second, including 1/10th of a second in the Chronomaster
collection and 1/100th of a second in the DEFY collection. Because innovation is synonymous with
responsibility, the ZENITH HORIZ-ON initiative affirms the brand’s commitments to inclusion &
diversity, sustainability and employee wellbeing. ZENITH has been shaping the future of Swiss
watchmaking since 1865, accompanying those who dare to challenge themselves and reach new
heights. The time to reach your star is now.