Zenith El Primero’s 50th anniversary creates a perfect opportunity for some well-founded tributes, tributes or revivals-as Zenith apparently likes to call them. Check out three limited-edition reference zenith Primero A386 revival fake watches as part of the 50th-anniversary celebration, one of the greatest automatic timepieces of all time. Exclusive 18-karat gold, limited to 50 pieces, each with a 50-year warranty. 
Of course, there are 150 pieces in all, each of which is wrapped in a different pure gold alloy at a different price, which justifiably warrants such absurd assurances; But it was certainly an interesting factor for the first El Primero, released in 1969. The real headache, if there is one, is that we will see some yes-no, price competitive steel tribute to the original ~ 1969 El changes first, I believe we have enough fans around the world to queue for replica zenith and on the original 5 Hz chronometer.
The A386 oozes ’70s style — yes, we all know it debuted in 1969, but the design, defined by its flat, angular lugs, unobstructed crown, and piston-pushers, domed crystal, 38mm diameter, and unashamed dashes of color is very much a case study in ’70s wristwatch aesthetics. I have hopes for a stainless steel version to come later in the year, though I can’t see why splitting these launches would be necessary at this time. These three references will be picked up by die-hard collectors in a jiffy, anyway — by collectors, and everyone who’s had enough of waiting for the privilege of shelling out the same amount for a steel Daytona. 
Two important things to note: First, the case of the Original 1969 is different from the angular A386 — bad news if you’re a purist and good news if you prefer curves and an arguably superior fit around the wrist. Second, since my review, the Zenith has performed a minuscule update to the Original 1969: it now has the three sub-dials overlappings in the correct order. On the reference that I reviewed, it had the 6 o’clock register overlapping the other two, whereas the reference that is available today has them in the correct order. Okay, back to the Zenith El Primero A386 Revival.
A gold winding rotor or some other neat detail would have been a fitting celebration of the movement, I thought. Still, it runs at 5 Hertz, has a power reserve of 50 hours, boasts the instantly recognizable El Primero layout with the horizontal clutch and column wheel. The horizontal clutch will entail a glitchy start to the chronograph seconds as the horizontally aligned wheels are pressed together — something I explained in greater detail in the review I linked to above.
The El Primero is an amazing caliber that deserves detailed research — perhaps a full weekend dedicated to reading up on it — and surely a great many more words than we can have here about it. The great Zenith El Primero A386 revival is nice replica watches for sale, a lovely homage to the original, though its self-imposed usability restrictions may unnerve collectors and fans of the brand – if the limited edition steel edition is released, the product could easily be corrected.
