chronomaster revival a386 manufacture edition

#Chronomaster revival a386 manufacture edition series#

Beating within it at a rate of 36,000 VpH (5 Hz) and with a 50-hour power reserve, is the same movement it would have had had it been made in 1969: the venerable El Primero high-frequency 400 automatic chronograph with column wheel. What makes this edition significant and even more unique is that it represents the final version of the A386 available with the original “Revival” case. The stainless steel case with pump-style pushers is an exact reproduction of the 1969 A386, using the blueprints of the original to preserve the proportions of the iconic chronograph. More details and online orders at by never-released vintage prototypes found in the attic of the Manufacture, the Chronomaster Revival Manufacture Edition features a white-lacquered dial with three counters in three shades of blue, reflecting a previously unknown prototype face from the company archives. And more to read in our previous article here. And this compelled Zenith to produce it in a modern re-edition, which you can see here.Įnjoy the review with all details about the Zenith Chronomaster Revival A386 Manufacture Edition. Inside a small box, he found dials with three different blues for the counters along with other prototype dials of the A386 in the same configuration it was commercialized in 1969. A story that celebrates Charles Vermot’s role in saving most of the production tools and prototypes of the El Primero and the attic of the Zenith Manufacture. While the case and movement of this Chronomaster Revival A386 Manufacture Edition are identical to the 2019 edition, its main specificity comes from its dial and the story behind it. But this year, Zenith offers something that will certainly fulfil your need for vintage-reproduced watches. Za razliku od originalnog i dobro znanog. A386 dobio je tako jo jedno jubilarno izdanje kojim se zavrava cjelogodinje obiljeavanje prvih 50 godina El Primero kronografa. What’s problematic today is that this colour combination linked to the historical A386 case is no longer accessible in the permanent collection – it was only released in four batches of 50 watches in steel, yellow, pink or white gold, in 2019. Novi Zenith Chronomaster Revival Manufacture Edition e za razliku od prethodnika biti ipak dostupniji jer mu je kuite od nehrajueg elika promjera 38 mm. One of the signature elements of the original A386 was its tri-colour dial, with different shades of grey and blue to differentiate the indications. This includes a compact 38mm case with beautifully shaped surfaces, a dial that faithfully replicates the original with a tri-compax layout and overlapping counters, painted hands, coloured accents and a no-nonsense style that perfectly befits the collection. 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.

#Chronomaster revival a386 manufacture edition series#

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. The star of the new remake is unquestionably the dial. Handsome and striking with a well-proportioned case and dial, the watch is very much a typical El Primero A386.

The Manufacture Edition is in steel, making it the most affordable A386 yet. In 1969, the El Primero was one of the first automatic chronographs to be launched. Last year’s A386 Revival trio was only in 18k gold one each in white, pink, and yellow gold. No one can overlook the importance of the El Primero – both the movement and the watch – when it comes to chronographs.