It’s heartening – but surprising – to see the return of the 38 mm case, which was ostensibly retired not too long ago. The case is a compact 38 mm, identical to the vintage original. Ironically, the black-and-silver dial looks more retro, in part due to the faux-vintage lume, despite not having the original colour palette.
One is the traditional “tri-colour” from 1969, while the other is an unusual and gorgeous “panda” dial that stands out from its counterparts.
Take the dials for instance, which are offered in two guises. As a result, the watch is familiar and appealing in broad strokes, but has a few surprises in its details. The Chronomaster Original essentially repackages the vintage A386, preserving the distinctive design while installing a modern movement. 3600 that boasts a lightning seconds hand. Looking like yet another remake on the surface – the design is almost a dead ringer for the A386 of 1969 – the retro styling of the new Chronomaster Original belies the latest-generation El Primero, the all-new cal. Though Zenith celebrated the 50th anniversary of its iconic chronograph movement in 2019, it took a while longer for the long-awaited successor to the original El Primero. Share Facebook Linkedin Twitter Weibo Instagram
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