Do you know? ZENITH’s A386 watch has been with us for 50 years! This classic watch is not only a monument in the history of watchmaking, but also the ideal choice that countless watch fans dream of. Its unique three-color counter design has attracted countless brands to imitate it. Today, let’s talk about the legendary story of this watch and how it has been reborn with the blessing of modern technology.
The birth of a classic
It has been 50 years since the birth of ZENITH A386. As a classic work in the history of world watchmaking, its influence is self-evident. It can even be said that it has penetrated deeply into the hearts of many watch fans and has become an ideal watch in their minds.
This watch, born in 1969, was equipped with the El Primero star speed movement developed by ZENITH. As the world’s first mechanical movement that combines automatic winding and timing functions and achieves high frequency, the A386 can be said to have made outstanding achievements.
Its most classic three-color counter design has also become the object of imitation by countless brands. Although it has nothing particularly outstanding in appearance, the more classic the design, the more it can withstand the test of time. This has been well confirmed by the A386.
Revival and inheritance
The CHRONOMASTER Original revival watch recently released by ZENITH is a tribute to the classic design of the A386. It retains the essence of its original design and incorporates the essence of 21st century watchmaking technology. It can be said to be the perfect combination of classic and modern.
This watch is equipped with the newly developed El Primero 3600 self-winding movement by ZENITH. This movement not only has a high vibration frequency of 5 Hz, but also has a 60-hour power reserve.
We all know that the timing accuracy of traditional mechanical watches is generally 1 second and 1 division, but the timing accuracy of the El Primero 3600 movement has reached 1/10 second, which can be said to be a very amazing data.
In terms of appearance, the CHRONOMASTER Original revival watch is also reinterpreted with modern aesthetics. The eye-catching blue dial is very in line with the aesthetics of today’s young people, and the iconic three-color chronograph dial becomes more eye-catching against the blue dial.
This watch uses a 38 mm diameter stainless steel case. The stainless steel material not only ensures the watch’s durability, but also makes the watch feel more comfortable when worn.
The revival watch has also been greatly improved in terms of waterproof performance. The waterproof depth has reached 50 meters, or 5 ATM, which can meet various waterproof needs in daily life.
global market influence
Although many watch fans say that the watches launched by ZENITH during this revival are not much of a surprise, we have to admit that ZENITH’s influence in the watchmaking industry is self-evident.
As one of the top ten watchmaking brands in the world, ZENITH became famous in the 1970s with its El Primero star speed movement, and then firmly ranked among the world’s famous watches with a series of outstanding works such as the CHRONOMASTER series.
The release of the CHRONOMASTER Original revival watch makes people see ZENITH’s spirit of advancing with the times and constantly innovating.
The launch of this watch not only pays tribute to the classics, but also shows the innovative spirit of ZENITH as a veteran in the watchmaking industry to the world. We have reason to believe that the launch of this watch will make more young people fall in love with this 150-year-old Swiss brand.
Conclusion
ZENITH’s revival is really a perfect combination of classic and modern, which makes people marvel at the charm of time. Although some watch fans think it is not a big surprise, I think this is the respect and inheritance of the classics. What do you think? Does this revival watch also make you excited? Come to the comment area to chat about your views, and don’t forget to like and support!