Zenith Revival El Primero A3817

wristpirate · May 18, 2021

Launched today is the Zenith Chronomaster Revival El Primero A3817, a faithful reissue of the original A3817 from 1971. Glad to see it's not a limited production.

https://www.zenith-watches.com/en_g...vival-el-primero-a3817-03-a384-400-3817-m3817

kov · May 18, 2021

Need to see this one on my wrist. I like the colors and the fact that it’s not limited 👍

preacher · May 18, 2021

Seems to be a good job, apart from the fake aged tritium (IMO)

Awetaylor · May 18, 2021

I was literally thinking, if only there was a Revival that had the three different colours as well...

Next I'll think a big pot of money to buy it with, and hopefully that will materialise too!!

LRX_12 · May 18, 2021

Beautiful, one of my grails (with the A386)! Great that they kept the diameter on the reasonable side and not go to "clock" sizes!

amcclell · May 18, 2021

This is absolutely beautiful.

jhross98 · May 18, 2021

while in general i hate these vintage re-issues. . .i gotta be honest this might be the first one i seriously consider buying

Zuke · May 18, 2021

I think it's looks incredible. Zenith really did an amazing job with these re-issues.

Still prefer the original, but if I didn't already have one I'd definitely pick one up.

amcclell · May 18, 2021

Zuke
I think it's looks incredible. Zenith really did an amazing job with these re-issues.

Still prefer the original, but if I didn't already have one I'd definitely pick one up.

Like you, I also prefer the original but the really nice ones are beyond my reach. For that reason, I could settle for the next best thing.

timoss · May 18, 2021

Hmm. I am philosophically opposed to 1:1 reissues, or even most “heritage” models, but this is one of my favorite EPs and I have not been able to find a decent vintage one at a reasonable price, so I may to try one of these on soon to see if it scratches the itch.

cchen · May 19, 2021

A very nice re-release that pays tribute to the original!
Now, the real question that I've been unable to confirm since they started doing these re-releases is, does the new bracelet fit the vintage models?

brokenblinker · May 19, 2021

timoss
Hmm. I am philosophically opposed to 1:1 reissues, or even most “heritage” models, but this is one of my favorite EPs and I have not been able to find a decent vintage one at a reasonable price, so I may to try one of these on soon to see if it scratches the itch.

Can I ask why you are opposed to 1:1 reissues?

cicindela · May 19, 2021

My birthday is only 11 months away, feel free to accept my gratitude 😗

pitpro · May 19, 2021

gorgeous, but as the watch is such a faithful copy,
the second chronograph register should be
more of a robin's egg blue.

wristpirate · May 20, 2021

pitpro
gorgeous, but as the watch is such a faithful copy,
the second chronograph register should be
more of a robin's egg blue.

Also referred to as French racing blue. I'm a real fan of that blue hand on the vintage model.

The A3817 is commonly seen with that shade of blue and also a dark navy blue. For the A3817 Revival it seems the designers settled on a shade in between.

timoss · May 20, 2021

B brokenblinker
Can I ask why you are opposed to 1:1 reissues?

Well, I believe in progress and avoiding the pitfalls of nostalgia. Looking back to "the great days of the past" and trying to re-live them is a failure of imagination and an unwillingness to do the harder work of improving our present and future. So, while re-issues sometimes appeal to me on a gut level--why wouldn't they? I like the originals!--I am intellectually opposed as a rule to the concept of regurgitating the past. Not limited to watches, btw. Feel the same about cars, motorcycles, interior design, etc.... I know that's just me and don't begrudge others who buy these...

maanu · May 20, 2021

I am so glad Zenith is doing this. I missed the cover girl and that was one of the biggest mistake for me. Can’t wait to get this new reissue.

jhross98 · May 20, 2021

timoss
Well, I believe in progress and avoiding the pitfalls of nostalgia. Looking back to "the great days of the past" and trying to re-live them is a failure of imagination and an unwillingness to do the harder work of improving our present and future. So, while re-issues sometimes appeal to me on a gut level--why wouldn't they? I like the originals!--I am intellectually opposed as a rule to the concept of regurgitating the past. Not limited to watches, btw. Feel the same about cars, motorcycles, interior design, etc.... I know that's just me and don't begrudge others who buy these...

its not just you. i feel exactly the same way. take inspiration from the old designs not exact copies. does patek just re issue old watches ?

brokenblinker · May 20, 2021

timoss
Well, I believe in progress and avoiding the pitfalls of nostalgia. Looking back to "the great days of the past" and trying to re-live them is a failure of imagination and an unwillingness to do the harder work of improving our present and future. So, while re-issues sometimes appeal to me on a gut level--why wouldn't they? I like the originals!--I am intellectually opposed as a rule to the concept of regurgitating the past. Not limited to watches, btw. Feel the same about cars, motorcycles, interior design, etc.... I know that's just me and don't begrudge others who buy these...

Thanks for your nuanced response! I don't quite always agree, but I think you expressed your viewpoint very well.

I'm on the fence for this new release. I think I like my Shadow Revival case/dial a little bit more, but I wish I had a bracelet option. I'm debating trying to trade in my Shadow for the 3817.

timoss · May 20, 2021

You don’t love your shadow? I’ve come THIS close to pulling the trigger on one many times.