


Last but not least, the watch has a water resistance of 50 metres. Unlike the Zenith A386, the Chronomaster Original has an exhibition case back that reveals the mechanics. Meanwhile, a domed box sapphire crystal protects the dial. The stainless steel case is also complemented by pump-style pushers and faceted lugs. The case of the Zenith Chronomaster Original measures 38 mm in diameter and has the same proportions as the A386. The case of the Chronomaster Original E-Commerce remains faithful to the original What remains, however, are the three coloured counters and the modern El Primero 3600 calibre inside. Appropriately, it is called the Chronomaster Original E-Commerce and has a slightly different dial.

Now follows a variant that is exclusively available in the brand’s online shop. The list price for the model is CHF 8,400.Earlier this summer, Zenith unveiled this reinterpretation of the iconic A386 from 1969. The model, available through Zenith Online Boutique only, comes on a gray calf leather strap with special stitching detail and a folding buckle. Equipped with a column wheel and horizontal coupling automatic chronograph, the movement can be viewed through the sapphire crystal case back. Representing the most up-to-date and refined version of the El Primero platform, the movement stays true to the El Primero DNA with its high oscillation frequency of 5Hz (36,000vph). The red chronograph seconds hand highlights the sporty theme of the model.Ĭaliber El Primero 3600, which we are familiar with from many previous models in the Zenith product group, ticks inside the new model. The dial, accompanied by baton indices and hands, has a date window at 4:30. The dial hosts three-color counters, which are identified with the Zenith El Primero Chronograph concept. Unlike the original model, the 50 meters water-resistant case has a sapphire crystal display case back. A 38mm sports chronograph also demonstrates how determinedly the trend has been adopted today when the relatively small-sized models start gaining back the reputation they deserve. The 38mm diameter case, designed per the original model, promises comfortable use on the wrist with its 13mm height. The new model follows in the footsteps of the A386, which the brand introduced in 1969.

The new model is only available on the brand's e-commerce site. Zenith introduced the new Chronomaster model, inspired by the legendary model A386.
