Sure, the hands-only minimal look has been done with plain watches, but a chronograph? Typically chronographs have intricate faces heavy on dials, numbers and markings… but there’s nothing typical about the Vestal Sabbath zR3 Chronograph. Free from excess, the Sabbath earns recognition as the most minimalist chronograph ever with a sleek all black stainless steel case and 3-link band.
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