Giving a uniquely modern twist on this historical reference and turning up its legibility in the dark, the pyramid track, tachymeter scale, logo and text are done in Super-LumiNova®.On the reverse side of the case is another welcome evolution from the original A3818, with a sapphire display back exposing the El Primero calibre.Įach part of the A3818’s 37mm faceted stainless steel case, including the pump-style pushers, is faithful to the original 1971 model.Ĭompleting the vintage look and feel of the watch, the A3818 Revival comes on a steel “ladder” bracelet, a modern remake of the Gay Frères bracelets that became emblematic of the early El Primero watches. In the Revival series, the satin-brushed finish and petrol blue tone of the dial have been preserved, as have the “pyramid” seconds track and alternating grey and black colours on the sub-dial rings.
Instead of the signature Zenith tri-colour chronograph sub-dials or high-contrast “panda” dials, the A3818 featured a textured blue dial – something of a rarity back in 1971.
One of the most distinguishing features of the original A3818, compared to other early El Primero watches, is its dial. Together with Revolution and its sister-media The Rake, Zenith is bringing back this sporty-chic chronograph icon in a limited-edition Revival series of 100 pieces. Affectionately nicknamed the “Cover Girl” by vintage watch collectors and El Primero aficionados, following its appearance on the cover of a book about Zenith history, the A3818 was introduced in 1971 for a brief time and in limited quantities, making it one of the most elusive and sought-after vintage El Primero watches.
Zenith and Revolution presents an exclusive Revival model based on an El Primero icon from the 1970s.
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