Introducing 3 New Zenith Releases at LVMH Watch Week 2021
Another quick look at Zenith’s new releases on LVMH Watch Week.
Chronomaster Revival A385
Zenith with this launch marks the return of the first El Primero watch with a smoked brown gradient dial from 1969. Although today they are very popular, these coloured dials at that time were not very common and were even a little controversial. This watch was also one of the three automatic stainless-steel chronographs at that time.
In 1970 the original A385 took part of Zenith’s “Operation Sky”, whose aim was to prove the superiority of mechanical movement over quartz movements (in a time marked by the emergence of quartz movement), Zenith decided to test his watch by tying it to the landing gear of an Air France Boeing 707 on a flight between Paris and New York to test its resistance to external aggressions, such as drastic fluctuations in temperature, wind force and changes in air pressure, and so it happened and the watch kept work with precision all the time.
The Chronomaster Revival consists of faithful reproductions of historical references, including in size, with a 37 mm steel case with pump-style pushers and a steel “ladder” bracelet, a modern remake of the Gay Freres bracelets that have become emblematic of first El Primero watches. The watch can also be purchased on a light brown calfskin strap that is expected to develop a beautiful patina over time and use.
General Specifications:
Brand: Zenith
Model: Chronomaster Revival A385
Reference: 03.A384.400/385.C855 (leather strap), 03.A384.400/385.M385 (steel bracelet)
Dial: Smoked brown gradient
Lume: Super-LumiNova
Case Material: Stainless steel
Case Dimensions: 37 mm Diameter
Crystal: Sapphire
Water Resistance: 50 Meters
Strap: Light brown calf leather strap, stainless steel bracelet
Caliber: El Primero 400
Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, date, chronograph
Winding: Automatic
Frequency: 5 Hz (36,000 vph)
Jewels: 31
Power Reserve: 50 Hours
Price: CHF 7,900 (leather strap), CHF 8,400 (stainless steel bracelet)
Pilot Type 20 Silver Chronograph
This is a limited edition of 250 pieces, it is an iconic piece from an aesthetic point of view that marks a historic era of aviation watches that accompanied the pioneers of flight in the early 20th century, mainly with Louis Bleriot and his historic journey through the English Channel in 1909.
It features a 45mm sterling silver case, which aims to recreate the fuselage of an aircraft, a silver dial that features riveted details that resemble metal panels with a satin surface, with oversized Arabic hour markers and “cathedral” hands with white luminescence, which aimed at facilitating the reading of the hours by the pilots.
The watch also comes with a brown calf leather strap with rivet and polished steel buckle pin, also recreating vintage pilot helmets.
General Specifications:
Brand: Zenith
Model: Pilot Type 20 Chronograph Silver
Reference: 05.2430.4069/17.I011
Dial: Brushed riveted
Lume: Super-LumiNova
Case Material: Silver 925
Case Dimensions: 45 mm Diameter, 15.4 mm thick
Crystal: Sapphire
Case Back: Silver 925
Water Resistance: 100 Meters
Strap: Brown calfskin leather strap with rivets
Caliber: El Primero 4069
Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, chronograph
Winding: Automatic
Frequency: 5 Hz (36,000 vph)
Jewels: 31
Power Reserve: 50 Hours
Price: CHF 9,900
Limited Edition: 250 pieces
Defy 21 Urban Jungle
Finally, Zenith adds to its Defy collection a new model, which is characterized by precision and avant-garde design, with innovative and high-performance materials combined with its manufacturing movements.
In shades of khaki green and a modern open dial was made for cosmopolitans and if there is one word to describe it, that word is Audacity.
This watch is highly resistant to scratches and comes with a green ceramic case with a finished matte surface, open dial with matte silver and black counters. In the movement, a chronograph 1/100th of a second that exposes the precision of the high frequencies, through the dial it is possible to observe the main plate in khaki green colour and the oscillating rotor in the shape of a star. It is offered with a grey rubber strap with a green Cordura rubber insert.
General Specifications:
Brand: Zenith
Model: Defy 21 Urban Jungle
Reference: 49.9006.9004/90.R942
Dial: Openworked with two different-coloured counters
Lume: Super-LumiNova
Case Material: Khaki green ceramic
Case Dimensions: 44 mm Diameter
Crystal: Sapphire
Water Resistance: 100 Meters
Strap: Grey rubber with khaki green “Cordura effect”
Caliber: El Primero 9004
Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, power-reserve indication, chronograph, 1/100th of a second chronograph functions
Winding: Automatic
Frequency: 5 Hz (36,000 vph)
Jewels: 53
Power Reserve: 50 Hours
Price: CHF 14,400
