The Chronomaster Revival is a very attractive watch and is an almost one-to-one reproduction of the original El Primero launched in 1969. But for 2020, you still have a chance to enjoy the classic iconic look of the A386 in steel with a very special dial thanks to the Zenith Chronomaster Revival A386 Manufacture Edition, which is the topic of our video review of the day. Last year, the brand celebrated the 50th anniversary of the El Primero with a series of highly limited models, all of which are now sold-out. And, in addition to that, the watch fitted with it, the Zenith A386, was very good looking. In 1969, the El Primero was one of the first automatic chronographs to be launched. It comes from a well-known retailer in Subdial.įind this A386 here from Subdial for 10950 GBP.No one can overlook the importance of the El Primero – both the movement and the watch – when it comes to chronographs. The watch is said to be running well but service history is unkown. The crystal is totally unmarked, possibly a service job but can’t say for sure. The case appears strong, though it may have seen some polish. The hands and their lume are evenly aged. That said, the dial has no spots or discoloring. The main thing to note is that the dial and handset are service replacements. The limited quantity (in combination with few remaining in strong condition) and genuine iconic status I feel are sure to see these increase in collectibility.Īnd to speak of strong condition, that’s exactly what we see here.

Although you see the A386’s influence across many other styles of Zenith chronograph, just 4500 were actually produced in this original flavor.Īlthough the market has risen considerably in the last few years, I don’t think it’s unreasonable to say that these are still a value. Voila, you have an icon of the last century-A386. Restrain the case to a tasteful 38mm with angular lug design, a bit shark-nosed. Make it a hi-beat for increased precision and because you can. First, take the (or one of the) first-ever automatic chronograph movements. Zenith’s recipe was fairly straightforward here. Non-watch people might be able to categorize it as any generic vintage chronograph. It’s also a complete sleeper to the general population. The automatic cal 3019 is as gorgeous as it was groundbreaking. Its design is attractive, the contrasted big-eye subs uniquely lovely. The monumentally innovative reference appeals to all my senses. Very little stirs the ‘purchase now’ instinct in me like the A386 El Primero these days.

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