Moreover, the date window at 4:30 and rhodium-plated indices remained, as did the El Primero and Zenith texts in identical font to the mid-century models, which give the watch a vintage charm.Ī white scale that measures tenths of seconds was added on the rehaut to replace the tachymeter scale, while the subdials at 3 and 6 o’clock have now become 60-second and 60-minute counters, respectively. These registers, along with the red chronograph seconds hand and the black 100-second counter, offer a striking contrast against the silvery-white background. The main attraction of this timepiece is the tricolor sub-dials in shades of gray and blue.
This watch is a favorite among fans since it shares many similarities to the original model, such as a 38mm bezel-less case, sharp profile, and sporty, faceted lugs.Ĭhronomaster Original 38mm Steel 03.3200.3600 Zenith seamlessly brings back retro elements from the 1969 A386 into the completely modern Chronomaster Original. Check out the growing family of Chronomaster watches:Ĭhronomaster Original 38mm Steel 03.3200.3600 /Ĭhronomaster Sport 41mm Steel 03.3100.3600 In 2021, the brand brought back the flair of the iconic A386 with the Zenith Chronomaster – a chronograph with vintage-inspired looks but entirely modern movements. So important was this reference that Zenith continued to iterate on it over the years.
Mechanical prowess aside, the A386 also had a distinctive and colorful design that stood out among chronographs of the day. The original El Primero made its debut in 1969 with the now iconic A386 chronograph. Able to measure 1/10th of a second, so reliable was the El Primero that even Rolex used it in the Daytona before they manufactured their own movements. After all, it made history as the first automatic chronograph movement ever produced. The Zenith watch company is inseparable from their famous chronograph caliber, the El Primero.
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