Some people say open-heart dials are pass??. Well, call me old-fashioned, but I think thats poppycockIf done right, dials that reveal the beating heart of the watch can be some of the most intriguing dials out there. This is especially true when paired with a high-frequency movement. And when it comes to Zenith, high-frequency is the name of the gameFor Watches Wonders 2022, Zenith introduces the newest generation of the Chronomaster Open. This classily executed and wearable watch puts the balance and escapement of the 5Hz El Primero on display. Paired with Zeniths signature tri-color motif, it just may have you wearing your heart on your face?Did you know that Zenith was the first brand ever to bring an open-heart-dial chronograph to market? Its trueBack in 2003, Zenith introduced the very first generation of the Chronomaster Open. It was powered, of course, by the legendary El Primero. Now, if you think open-heart dials are for newbs, I think you may have just seen too many entry-level offerings. Along with a lower price, they also have a lower beat rate, and the slow oscillation loses its charm after a while. But if there were ever a reasonably accessible watch that reignited the intrigue, its the Chronomaster OpenThe first time I ever saw one was a magical experience, and I considered the outgoing 42mm version for the longest time. These new versions, however, are not just smaller and perfectly sized. They also provide Zeniths wonderful Striking 10th complicationLets dive in!