Finally was able to try one of these, such a cool watch really compact but at 15.7mm thick the piece reminds me of my old Deepsea but scaled down, albeit the diameter is less proportionally to the thickness than the Rolex. Absolutely loved this one 😘
Zenith has released a new version of the Chronomaster Revival El Primero : ref. A384 . It features a “ chocolate panda ” dial drawing inspiration from naturally aged “ tropical ” dials — “whose warm brown tones emerged over decades of exposure to sunlight
No date???? Le Locle / Geneva, 14 April 2026 : When ZENITH introduced the El Primero in 1969, it did more than launch the world's first automatic, integrated high-frequency chronograph. It established a new standard of precision in mechanical watchmaking.
Not a typical seaside watch perhaps but geographically not a wrong choice for a trip to the Adriatic Sea, even if on the other side of the border. The only chronograph I took on the short trip away and while it will probably not be used in anger (mine rar
Admittedly in Italian but never has translation been easier. With everything from the models to serial numbers (not all ca. 10.000 or so originally produced but a subset), with period marketing materials still to be added. For fans of the historical calib
Some photos of what I consider as one of the very few winners this year. At least my absolute favorite, especially the tantalum version. I will post the review on these next month. Best, Nicolas changed title from GJF to GFJ
Le Locle / Geneva, 14 April 2026 : The CHRONOMASTER Sport stands at the intersection of legacy and forward momentum. Born from the El Primero, the world's first automatic, integrated high-frequency chronograph calibre, it carries more than five decades of