The reference 97.T384.4061/21.C822 features the calibre El Primero 4061 which is a self-winding automatic movement with column-wheel chronograph beating at the frequency of 5Hz (36’000 A/h) allowing for a decent (min.) 50 hour power reserve. They make watch reviewing and collecting more fun and humane. I don’t know about you but I sure am a sucker for tales like these. Presumed lost or missing, this prototype was recently discovered by the brand’s team hidden inside the famed secret walled-off attic where Charles Vermot had once hidden all the plans and parts necessary to produce the El Primero movement. This prototype was produced in very limited numbers, and was never officially produced or commercialised.
ZENITH A384 SHADOW MANUAL
The new Zenith Chronomaster Revival “Shadow” is a direct descendent of a prototype of a manual winding chronograph that was housed in a blackened steel case. No Longer Hidingįollowing hot on the heels of these releases is the new Zenith Chronomaster Revival “Shadow”, that quite like the ‘Cover Girl’ version, is surrounded in a fair bit of mystery and hype of its own given it’s a timepiece inspired by an obscure prototype from 1970. The new El Primero ‘Shadow’ | Courtesy ©Zenith. Joining these two is the new Zenith Chronomaster Revival “Shadow”. In short, these watches are the stuff of legends. All these watches are one of the most elusive and sought-after El Primero watches. This movement also features an oscillating weight with “Côtes de Genève” motif. It features a pyramid track, tachymeter scale, logo and text in Super-LumiNova® for added legibility, and a display case-back showcasing the famed movement. This was a re-issue of the original A3818 that was introduced in 1971 for a brief time and only in limited quantities.
ZENITH A384 SHADOW SERIES
The last one is the non-limited version of the El Primero A384, a watch series that ran from 1969 to 1971 only. Zenith then followed this up with a limited edition release of it’s ‘Cover Girl’ watch, the El Primero A3818 Revival, in partnership with Revolution.
It is the last one we are particularly interested with in this article. Zenith has been busy this year | Courtesy ©Zenith. In honour of that, the brand released a fair number of limited edition iterations.Ĭontinuing this into 2020, Zenith has been hitting it out of the park this year, with back to back great releases, whether be the introduction of a new collection ( DEFY Midnight), expanding of an existing collection ( Elite) or re-issues of vintage icons ( Revival A384). 2019 was a banner year as it marked the 50th anniversary of their famed El Primero movement. The ResurrectionĢ019/20 are the years of Zenith’s resurrection.
Bringing this watch out of the shadows of 1970s and into the daylight of today is Zenith. The brand has found a watch prototype hidden in its archives. In what seems to be the embodiment of this quotation is the new Zenith Chronomaster Revival “Shadow”. The American poet Walt Whitman once said, “Keep your face always toward the sunshine – and shadows will fall behind you.” Presenting the new Zenith Chronomaster Revival “Shadow”. The Dark Master: Introducing the new Zenith Chronomaster Revival “Shadow”Ĭome on out now, you can stop hiding. Customers are liable for all importing taxes and/or duties payable in the destination country outside the UK.Luxury Watch reviews for the Grail Collector Please be aware that most of international deliveries will incur local importing taxes. Shipping insurance is included in shipping cost. We do not ship to the following countries: Afghanistan, Angola, Cuba, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Germany, Iran, Iraq, Kyrgyzstan, Liberia, Myanmar, Nigeria, North Korea, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Zimbabwe and any other country where their local legislation decrees insurance must be effected locally.Īll of our packages are 100% insured. We have fixed delivery rate for all other regions outside the EU and UK 140 GBP (150 EUR or 170 USD) per item. UK, EU and Switzerland, Norway, Andorra, Lichtenstein and Channel Islands. We dispatch orders from Monday to Friday and signature will be required upon receipt. Please book an appointment in advance.Īll of our packages are shipped by the following courier services: DHL Express, FedEx.
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