ZENITH – EL PRIMERO Chronomaster Revival A3818 “The Airweight Cover Girl” 37mm 7Edition 2022
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Zenith and Revolution & The Rake are teaming up once again to create an alternate version of one of the most sought-after vintage El Primero models, the A3818.
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Affectionately dubbed the “Cover Girl” by vintage watch collectors and El Primero aficionados after its appearance on the cover of Manfred Rossler’s book “Zenith - Swiss Watchmaking Since 1865”, the A3818 was introduced in 1971 for a brief time and produced in limited quantities, making it one of the most elusive and sought-after vintage El Primero watches.
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Now, Zenith has once again come together with Revolution & The Rake to bring back the Cover Girl with a modern twist. Meet the Chronomaster Revival A3818 “The Airweight Cover Girl”.
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Upon a first look, it may appear just like the previous Cover Girl. That is, until you take in your hands. Weighing only 78.2 grams on its ladder bracelet, the Airweight Cover Girl is crafted entirely in grade 5 titanium, the only quality of titanium that can be mirror polished.
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Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO And as a first for Zenith, the ladder bracelet originally designed by the famed Gay Frères company in the 1960s is made for the first time in titanium, denoted by the polished centre link.
Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO“At Zenith, our tradition has always been to push boundaries as we did all the way back in 1969 with the introduction of the world’s first integrated automatic chronograph movement. We had used titanium for some of our A386 style cases such as our Chronomaster “Shadow” limited edition but, so far, not yet in a bracelet. But we thought this would be the perfect time to try it.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model: EL PRIMERO Chronomaster Revival “The Airweight Cover Girl” Edition
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Reference: 95.A3818.400/51.M3818
Key points:
- Original Revival of the 1971 Reference A3818.
- Automatic El Primero column-wheel chronograph movement.
- 1st Ever Titanium ladder bracelet.
- Limited edition of 250 pieces.
Movement: El Primero 400, Automatic
Caliber: 13 ¼ ‘’’ (Diameter: 30 mm)
Movement thickness: 6.6 mm
Components: 254
Jewels: 31
Frequency: 36,000 VpH (5 Hz)
Power-reserve: min. 50 hours
Finishes: Oscillating weight with “Côtes de Genève” motif
FUNCTIONS
Hours and minutes in the centre
Small seconds at nine o’clock
Chronograph:
- central chronograph hand
- 12-hour counter at six o’clock
- 30-minute counter at three o’clock
Tachymetric scale
Date indication at 4.30
CASE
Dimeter: 37 mm
Material: Stainless steel
Dimeter opening: 32.3 mm
Thickness: 12.60 mm
Crystal: Domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both sides
Case-back: Transparent sapphire crystal
Water-resistance: 5 ATM
DIAL & HANDS
Dial: "Superman" vertical brushed blue
Hour-markers: Rhodium-plated, faceted and coated with Super-LumiNova®SLN
Hands: Rhodium-plated, faceted and coated with Super-LumiNova®SLN C1
STRAPS
Strap: Titanium “Ladder” bracelet and Blue "Cordura" effect strap with white stitchings.
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Price 9.900 CHF, USD 10,000, or SGD 14,500
Limited edition: 250 pieces
Availability: Zenith boutiques and its online shop---------------------------------------
Press Release - 2022
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