Zenith Chronomaster Original Tri-Color

About This Watch

The Zenith Chronomaster Original is a love letter to the 1969 original El Primero, the movement that helped Zenith secure its place in horological history during the great chronograph race. At 38mm, it faithfully recreates the proportions of the original reference A386, offering a size that feels decidedly vintage by modern standards but sits perfectly on wrists that find contemporary 41-44mm chronographs overwhelming. The defining feature is the iconic tri-color subdial arrangement — blue, light gray, and anthracite — that has become the visual signature of El Primero watches. The silver-toned dial features a gentle sunburst finish, while applied baton indices and dauphine hands maintain the dressy character of the original. Inside, the El Primero 3600 provides the same 36,000 vph high-frequency precision as its larger siblings, with 60 hours of power reserve. The domed sapphire crystal adds to the vintage feel, and the exhibition caseback reveals the legendary movement with its distinctive column wheel and rotor. This is the Chronomaster for purists who want the closest modern interpretation of the watch that changed chronograph history forever. COSC certified, beautifully finished, and historically significant.