Zenith - Revolution Watch A3818 “Cover Girl” re-edition

CaptainWinsor · Feb 26, 2020

jhross98
sorry--what are the "best" brands that are re-issuing vintage pieces ? "best" brands compared to rolex and patek ? which would those be ?

I don’t consider Rolex one of the best but that’s another argument. I meant Zenith as one of the better brands understands people want that type of watch

jhross98 · Feb 26, 2020

CaptainWinsor
I don’t consider Rolex one of the best but that’s another argument. I meant Zenith as one of the better brands understands people want that type of watch

In the 60s/70s...sure. Not sure what zenith has made since the El primero movement and chronos that would put them in this class. In fact I think Jean claude biver was appointed ceo because the brand was seen as completely lost and directionless by parent lmvh

monti · Feb 26, 2020

Hands down best looking new watch I've seen this year. Love the remade Gay Freres bracelet too.

ICONO · Feb 26, 2020

37mm case size ? …with at least 3mm of metal case / ring, either side of the dial

So…the chronograph dial ( with sub dials ), is probably visually smaller…than a 36mm Datejust ?

Whilst I adore the styling …it’s definitely one, for bijoux wrists, & flawless eyesight

jhross98 · Feb 26, 2020

ICONO
37mm case size ? …with at least 3mm of metal case / ring, either side of the dial

So…the chronograph dial ( with sub dials ), is probably visually smaller…than a 36mm Datejust ?

Whilst I adore the styling …it’s definitely one, for bijoux wrists, & flawless eyesight

nah.. .look at my pic earlier in the thread. i definitely have wrists on the smaller end but the square-ish case wears much larger

on IG northshorechrono has a great example and he has large wrists and it wears spectacularly

unless your day job is WWE i do not think size would be a barrier to buying this (or the original). its completely different animal than a 36mm movado m95, for example

moyrules · Feb 27, 2020

I am very exciting about this watch, I think it is an excellent movement from Zenith. They made a revival, and I love it. They made a small limited series, 100 pieces, so it will not be everywhere.

For me, the decision was clear, I saw it in instagram early in the morning, and before taking the breakfast, I bought it. it is gorgeous and sure I will love and enjoy it as a Zenith lover.

if you don’t like it, it’s ok. Don’t buy it. And that’s all. But saying Zenith should don’t do watches like that because most people don’t like it ... well, it is only necessary to have 100 of happy owners.

Vintage cover girl is one of my objectives ... the revival will not cancel that, I think both watches can be in the collection, revival does not replace the vintage.

(my opinions here)

moyrules · Feb 27, 2020

And some pictures sure you have seen

Risto · Feb 27, 2020

Very photogenic watch and my camera shall love it!

moyrules · Feb 27, 2020

BTW:
-watch is sold with two straps, not with the bracelet (MISTAKE: it includes also the ladder bracelet)
-dial is not like the original... the vintage has clearly defined different colors for the dial and subdials ... revival has a more flat dial, with the same color
-the dial includes a lot of luminova, much more than the original, in subdials hands, including the tachymeter and the shark dents rings
-of course it is sapphire on both sides, the original came with plexiglass on front, steel on the back
-tachometer is not an additional 3D ring, like vintage dial, it is a flat dial on the revival

moyrules · Feb 27, 2020

This picture is from Julien Tornare

Risto · Feb 27, 2020

Why do you think it doesn't come with the ladder bracelet?
It clearly says it does:

cvalue13 · Feb 27, 2020

That’s a pretty cool lume shot.

But I’d might be pissed when that watch shows up without the bracelet given the photos of the watch included on the order page (and I could’ve been dense, but it did not jump out at me anywhere a clear statement that the bracelet is not included).

Risto · Feb 27, 2020

I think it's definitely added. Otherwise, these product photos would be misleading.

moyrules · Feb 27, 2020

Risto
Why do you think it doesn't come with the ladder bracelet?
It clearly says it does:

Yes! You are right... my mistake (I have just edited)

I read it too fast while I was nervous buying it ... fυck!

ConElPueblo · Feb 27, 2020

While I do like it a lot, what ruins it is the light green luminescent markers. I don't know if they were that way originally, but even so I dislike the look, esp. against the blue dial.

cvalue13 · Feb 27, 2020

moyrules
Yes! You are right... my mistake (I have just edited)

I read it too fast while I was nervous buying it ... fυck!

Congrats on your free bracelet!

Risto · Feb 27, 2020

If anyone has got original CG, and ordered this re-make, make a photo comparison. Would be nice to see.

pIoNeErOfThEnILe · Feb 27, 2020

i wish the 384 revival indices looked like these. the upcharge on the 100p collab is high.

if i were to buy it feels like i'm driving a new caddie of the lot and watching my hundo's fly out the window,

khmt2 · Feb 27, 2020

moyrules
BTW:
-dial is not like the original... the vintage has clearly defined different colors for the dial and subdials ... revival has a more flat dial, with the same color

Was discussing this with @wristpirate - the re-edition might have been based on the Zenith exhibition/museum piece, which has a more matt and darker color dial like my vintage piece below . Less vibrant compared to the other examples out there.

moyrules
-the dial includes a lot of luminova, much more than the original, in subdials hands, including the tachymeter and the shark dents rings

In the revolution product video, the tachy and dial printing do not appear to be lumed. Perhaps Tonare's picture was a result of reflection from the UV torchlight.

krh7 · Feb 27, 2020

pIoNeErOfThEnILe
i wish the 384 revival indices looked like these. the upcharge on the 100p collab is high.

if i were to buy it feels like i'm driving a new caddie of the lot and watching my hundo's fly out the window,

There is no upcharge. The a384 revival on bracelet is also $8,100 (and comes with no extra straps). The A3818 is a value purchase!

Of course, the actual price paid from a dealer/grey market for the a384 is probably $1k lower than MSRP.

Zenith - Revolution Watch A3818 “Cover Girl” re-edition

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