Like rays of light darting out from the sun, the pattern of the Elite Classic's dial creates a spectacle of highlights and shadows. The dial is set with tapered hour markers that are faceted and polished. The minutes and seconds track lend the dial a scientific touch, while slightly larger applied hour markers break up the track and highlight the four cardinal points of the dial. Floating above the lively dial are sharp and slim “Dauphine” shaped hands, a nostalgic nod to Zenith watches from the mid-20th century.