Rolex Daytona vs Zenith Chronomaster Sport - Cheaper AND Better?

Zenith’s making big moves with the Chronomaster Sport. Big, obvious moves. There hasn’t been such a big, obvious move since Antz and A Bug’s Life came out within eight weeks of each other back in 1998, when Jeffrey Katzenberg took on the full might of Disney with his newly founded Dreamworks. But can Zenith do what Dreamworks couldn’t and take the fight to the corporate giant? Here are three reasons we think it can.

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Rolex Cosmograph Daytona M116500LN
Zenith Chronomaster Sport El Primero 03.3100.3600/69.M3100

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[danong]

With the history of the Automatic Rolex Daytona needing and borrowing so heavily from Zenith, one could say the Daytona is a type of homage of the El Primero.

[rideswift]

The Zenith is one of the most beautiful watches made IMO. the design, the history, the precision, all appeal to me. Rolex has nothing I desire and actually turn me off as a group due to the snobbery. you can get everything and more than Rolex offers in other companies as long as your ego will allow.

[sushimshah]

You forgot to mention that you can actually see the brilliant movement of the Zenith!

[regsantotomas]

I received my Zenith Chronomaster Sport just last week and I love it. It was never a substitute for any watch. I don't think the Daytona has lost anything though. More power to people that still love it and are able to acquire it. For my money, however, I will take the Zenith and used the money I saved (plus what I got for the Rolex) on my new Breguet 7137 - which I did.

[barfymann]

The Zenith with a Black Dial is stunning, I've got one for my Dad - and he absolutely loves it. In the current environment, where Rolex is becoming unattainable, there are tremendous opportunities to seek out wonderful watches. I didn't think to compare the Zenith to the Daytona (despite their history as the movement for certain Daytona models). I was more torn between the Zenith or a Speedmaster, since I think both have quite interesting case designs. The Zenith looks more professional and just felt right, plus (and this is nit-picking) Zenith's packaging is absolutely phenomenal. The box is actually practical, since it can be converted into a Travel Case rather than a plastic box which would need storing somewhere.

[MrLee]

I always think if I was to meet two guys wearing these watches, the zenith wearer would be a nicer chap to talk to.

[MartinPittBradley]

I love how the camera’s Hz lines up with the ⚙️ teeth perfectly, so they essentially freeze!

[Forrest_]

I really wasn't expecting them to talk about A Bug's Life in the first 20 seconds... Awesome content!

[williamnicholas]

Like ‘rewording someone else’s homework with a synonym tool’ brilliant! The production and confidence of these videos have come on leaps and bounds. Absolutely love em!

[AamirTime]

Thank you for highlighting the current Rolex drama and showing that Zenith is the way to go with their supreme technical achievements. Bravo Watchfinder & Co.

[watchdork]

Also the analogy with bugs life is pretty hysterical and sad at the same time. Another great video!

[theeverydaywatchcollector]

I've always preferred Zenith's El Primero to Rolex's modern Daytona. While both are certainly stunning watches, the Zenith just packs in so much more value and feels a bit more special to me!

[alanmckinnon]

I really like how you managed to sync the camera shutter to exactly the speed of the wheel teeth. The wheel ribs were rotating, the teeth were standing still. This nerd appreciates that little touch!

[Wrist-rolls]

0:25 And people are paying over double MSRP for dial quality like that??? Rolex haha

[BB-glzt]

1:44 are you sure people wouldn't draw a speedmaster instead?

[reichtangle]

Looks much better than the unobtainable Daytona

[u.d.]

What happens at 4:55 ? Do these gears move at all?

[tobyt]

at 2:24 the rolex crown at 12 does not align as well with the hour marker.

[leeaa]

11/10 times they would draw a speedmaster...

[cosmyfication]

I would definitely get the speedy with the 3d dial for this kind of cash. However, not sure i could get used to the manual winding