1/10/2023 0 Comments Zenith chronomaster sport for sale![]() Like the Chronomaster Revival models – and the vintage El Primero A386 – the case is a compact 38 mm but made minimalist. Credit for the glow-in-the-dark strap goes to Romain and his team.īecause the dial is coolly excessive, the case was made restrained, while remaining a twist on a vintage classic. Rendered in dark grey, the dial is sectored into matte black segments with Super-Luminova patterns on top, reproducing the layout of the vintage original – but in lume.īecause of the generous Super-Luminova on the dial, the “poker chip” motif is apparent in both day and night – though I do think it’s more striking in the dark.Īnd for maximum effect at night, the watch is delivered with an additional strap of fabric impregnated with Super-Luminova – so the entire strap glows. The modern-day Poker Chip transforms the aesthetic of the original into something that is striking in its contemporary style, but once you recognise the historical inspiration, the disco-era flavour is apparent. Unique amongst vintage El Primero models in terms of style and also notably rare – only about 200 were made – the G383 is relatively obscure today, perhaps because the extravagant look is not for everyone, especially with its unusual lugs. Launched in 1969, the G383 sports a wildly sectored layout in black, white, and gold that evokes a poker chip. So the classic 38 mm El Primero case of 1969 is retained, but it’s micro-blasted titanium for the first time (the other models with the same case are in steel).īy the same token, the dial design goes back to the very beginning of the El Primero. Like our past editions, the Poker Chip was conceived to be easily recognisable as a Zenith, but immediately distinct from the brand’s other designs – extracting a great idea from history and reimagining it for today. It is still a limited edition, but it will also be available at Zenith boutiques, after an initial period of exclusivity for us – click here to order. Unlike our SJX Editions by Habring 2 and Kudoke that were available only on SJX Watches and sold out almost instantly, the Poker Chip is a collaborative effort between us and Zenith. It’s as affordable as Zenith watches typically are – in fact it costs just 10% more than the Chronomaster Revival A386 in steel – but will also be available more widely. (Full disclosure: The several months spent tweaking the idea produced more than one outstanding design, so a variant is a possibility.)Īt the same time, the Poker Chip will also be more accessible than our past editions. So in early 2020, I got in touch with Romain Marietta, Zenith’s head of product development, and together we spent several months refining the concept, creating the Chronomaster Revival “Poker Chip”. Not all products are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and FOS protection will not be extended to unregulated agreements.But a one-for-one vintage remake has never interested me (plus I’m not a fan of the tiny lugs of the G383). We may receive a commission if your application is successful, and the amount may vary depending on the product chosen and the amount of credit taken out. Credit provided is subject to age and status, minimum spend applies. Watches of Switzerland Company Limited is authorised and regulated by the Finance Conduct Authority. et Cie, S.C.A., 22-24 Boulevard Royal L-2449, Luxembourg trading as PayPal Credit. Watches of Switzerland Company Limited acts as a broker and not a lender and offers finance from Secured Trust Bank PLC trading as V12 Retail Finance and PayPal (Europe) S.à r.l. Registered Office: Aurum House, 2 Elland Road, Braunstone, Leicester, LE3 1TT, Registered in England and Wales, Company number 00146087. Watches of Switzerland is a trading name of Watches of Switzerland Company Limited. ZENITH has been shaping the future of Swiss watchmaking since 1865, accompanying those who dare to challenge themselves and break barriers. From the first automatic chronograph, the El Primero, to the fastest chronograph with a 1/100th of a second precision, the El Primero 21, as well as the Inventor that reinvents the regulating organ by replacing the 30+ components with a single monolithic element, the manufacture is always pushing the boundaries of what's possible. With innovation as its guiding star, ZENITH features exceptional in house developed and manufactured movements in all its watches. Since its establishment in 1865, ZENITH became the first watch manufacture in the modern sense of the term, and its watches have accompanied extraordinary figures that dreamt big and strived to achieve the impossible from Louis Blériot’s history making flight across the English Channel to Felix Baumgartner’s record setting stratospheric free fall jump. ![]() ZENITH exists to inspire individuals to pursue their dreams and make them come true against all odds.
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