Please allow me to introduce my A384 Revival. This watch came as a complete surprise, as I did not realize that it was even released yet. I read about it back in June this year, and figured it would not appear until September or so, and likely the first ones would be spoken for. Besides, I have tried on numerous watches with both square and cushion cases over the year, to find I did not feel they suited my wrist comfortably. And I was disappointed that the A386 Revival was issued in such a limited amount and only in gold, as that would have been my choice. As it is, I will likely never see one in real life. But never mind......
I visited Time & Gold here in Vancouver last Saturday to check on a bracelet for my Hamilton Khaki and, as usual, we got talking about all watches. I am a huge Zenith fan, and was told they had just received a new A384, and would I like to see it. Although I never dreamed the watch would be fit for me, I really did want to see it. Well, it was in it's box, and when I saw it, it was love at first sight. I had never seen anything like it! For one thing, the depth of the dial, and the vibrant white and black of the panda dial, with the vibrant red chrono hand really popped! I strapped it on my wrist, walked around the shop for a few minutes, took out my credit card, and that was it.
The finishing, the beauty of the polishing and fine satin brushing with sunshine effect on the case is as nice as I have seen anywhere. The dial details are amazing, the sub dials are stepped with a subtle guilloche pattern, and the detailing of the date window is unlike any I have seen on any watch.
A few details:
A few details about the A384:
Case width 37mm (it does fit larger, still not big. Actually had to measure it myself to believe it)
Case thickness 12.6mm
Lug to lug 47mm
Lug width 19mm
Case stainless steel with polished lugs, one piece no bezel, satin brushed top and sides with polished bevel. Quality of polish and brushing: Outstanding!
Black leather crocodile strap with rubber lining
Period (1969) correct tang buckle
The only differences between the original and revival: sapphire crystal coated both sides (original was acrylic), sapphire case back (original was solid, with large embossed Zenith star), and the El Primero 400 movement, updated over the years but still the base movement. Great to be able to position sundials exactly as original.
Crown and push pieces also identical to original, as is the vibrant red chrono hand, with rectangular tip
Date between 4 and 5, window frame beveled like original. Detail is amazing, makes me enjoy having the date!
Dial is an absolute vibrant white, not opaque or silvery. The sundials slightly stepped with a fine, circular guilloche pattern.
Outer black Tachymetre scale brings all dial elements beautifully together.
Lumed markers and hands with lovely greenish hue
Thank You for looking at my review. My first post on the Zenith forum, and hope to do a lot more!
Cheers,
Carl
Here are some photos I have taken so far. Hope you enjoy them. As usual, photos do not convey the true beauty:
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