@Zenith Watches
This 4K-video will show the return of the Zenith Chronomaster A385. It is an actual reproduction of the original model from 1969 in an exercise of “reverse engineering” by Zenith. Back in 1969 the A385 was only manufactured in a production of 2400 and was known for its attractive khaki or “cappuccino” dial. This eye-catching brown gradient dial, which was the first “smoked” dial ever to be made in the watch-industry and for Zenith. The A385 model was one of the original three El Primero releases in 1969 together with the A384 and A386.
1969 was certainly a year to remember for Zenith and would go down in the annals of watchmaking history as the year that forever changed the chronograph. It was the year that the Zenith El Primero, the world’s first automatic high-frequency chronograph (36.000 A/h = 5 Hz), was unveiled to the world.
After over 50 years, the time has come for the A385 to make its return in the form of a Chronomaster Revival model. Far more than just a vintage-inspired creation, the Chronomaster Revival A385 is an actual reproduction of the original model from 1969 in an exercise of “reverse engineering” by the Manufacture. Using the original blueprints and production plans, each part of the A385’s 37 mm tonneau-shaped stainless-steel case, including the pump-style pushers, is faithful to the original 1969 model. The only differences, are the domed sapphire crystal instead of an acrylic glass and the display back instead of the closed solid steel case back, offering an unobstructed view of the El Primero 400 chronograph movement.
I have been told, that the new Chronomaster A385 is available at Zenith Boutiques + online shop, as well as at ADs around the world.
Zenith Chronomaster Revival A385 with light brown calf leather strap with protective rubber lining and a stainless-steel pin buckle. Reference: 03.A384.400/385.C855
Key points: First gradient dial in watchmaking industry back in 1969. Original Revival of the 1969 Reference A385 with 37 mm diameter.
Automatic El Primero column-wheel chronograph movement.
Movement: El Primero 400 Automatic
Frequency: 36,000 A/h (= 5 Hz)
Power-reserve.: min. 50 hours
Functions: Hours and minutes in the center. Small seconds at 9 o’clock. Date indication at 4:30. Chronograph: Central chronograph hand, 12-hour counter at 6 o’clock, 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock. Tachymetric scale.
Price 7900 CHF
Material: Stainless steel
Diameter: 37 mm
Thickness: 13,5 mm
Lug-to-Lug: 47 mm
Weight: 72 grams
Water-resistance: 5 ATM
Dial: Smoked brown gradient dial with white-colored counters
Hour-markers: Rhodium-plated, faceted and coated with beige Super-LumiNova
Hands: Rhodium-plated, faceted and coated with beige Super-LumiNova
Bracelet & Buckle: Light brown calf leather strap with protective rubber lining and a stainless-steel pin buckle.
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Zenith Chronomaster Revival A385 with “Ladder” bracelet with stainless steel double folding clasp. Reference: 03.A384.400/385.M385
Key points: First gradient dial in watchmaking industry back in 1969. Original Revival of the 1969 Reference A385 with 37 mm diameter.
Automatic El Primero column-wheel chronograph movement.
Movement: El Primero 400 Automatic
Frequency: 36,000 A/h (= 5 Hz)
Power-reserve.: min. 50 hours
Functions: Hours and minutes in the center. Small seconds at 9 o’clock. Date indication at 4:30. Chronograph: Central chronograph hand, 12-hour counter at 6 o’clock, 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock. Tachymetric scale.
Price 8400 CHF
Material: Stainless steel
Diameter: 37 mm
Thickness: 13,5 mm
Lug-to-Lug: 47 mm
Weight: 113 grams
Water-resistance: 5 ATM
Dial: Smoked brown gradient dial with white-colored counters
Hour-markers: Rhodium-plated, faceted and coated with beige Super-LumiNova
Hands: Rhodium-plated, faceted and coated with beige Super-LumiNova
Bracelet & Buckle: “Ladder” bracelet with stainless steel double folding clasp.
