
It is the year the industry unveiled a game-changing concept, the automatic chronograph movement.

Thus, if we mention the year 1969, it should give you an indication of what the rest of the article should be about… 1969 has been a year of innovation for the whole industry, but also for Zenith. If you’re reading MONOCHROME, you probably already have some watch culture. And today, we give a closer look at this very cool launch. Now, in 2021, the brand gives the last and third model its moment of glory, with the new Zenith Chronomaster Revival A385.

Last year, it was time for the panda watch, the A384, to be re-edited. In 2019, for its 50th-anniversary, Zenith commemorated this legendary calibre with multiple “Revival” editions of the A386 model, the most sought-after watch in the 1969 trilogy.

With its column-wheel architecture, its high-frequency, and multiple small but necessary upgrades, it has managed to stand the test of time. Even after more than 50 years of loyal services, the El Primero remains one of the most fascinating movements to be manufactured.
