The case’s lines are familiar, but the dark satin finish changes the view quite dramatically. The manufacturing process promotes the natural dark grey shades of the metal. Instead of using steel and any sort of black coating, the brand decided for an ultra-modern micro-blasted Titanium.
But the modern capabilities and the fifty years old design make a fantastic team together.īelow a short clip with the wrist-roll and a look at the chronograph movement:Īs I mentioned in the review of the Chronomaster Revival El Primero A384, the 37mm tonneau-shaped case depicts the 1969’s legendary piece. The new Chronomaster Revival Shadow is a very cool watch, regardless of the decade. But this week, Wednesday, it was possible to have in my hands this faithful reproduction of the historical Zenith timepiece. The COVID19 situation has seized the occasions for earlier encounters. And what better time for finishing this project if not now? Between other marvels, the original prototype of the “Shadow” was discovered. The 50th anniversary of the legendary El Primero chronograph calibre led to new searches in the secret walled-off attic of Charles Vermot.
Even the brand’s documentation is poor when it comes to this rare piece. The watch has never seen the commercial light. The story of the Chronomaster Shadow starts in the ’70s when Zenith produced a blackened steel case prototype featuring a manual-winding chronograph. Review Zenith Chronomaster Revival Shadow The new wristwatch, the Zenith Chronomaster Revival Shadow features a dark theme in shades of grey and black. Zenith launched at the end of the spring a new interesting watch in their Chronomaster Revival series.
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