Zenith’s New “Land of the Free” Chronomaster Revival Liberty Limited to 150 Watches

The new A384 inspired Zenith Chronomaster Revival Liberty is only available in North America and will be limited to 150 watches in total.

Zenith has been in the watchmaking game for a while now (since 1865 to be exact), but it’s the 1960’s that have inspired the latest “Land of The Free” Zenith Chronomaster Revival Liberty watch.

Considered a pivotal decade in modern history, the 1960’s saw social norms broken, the expressions of fashion and design move in a bolder and louder direction, and events like the moon landing captivate a global community. Amidst all these societal changes, in the small mountainside town of Le Locle, Switzerland, Zenith was busy researching a new movement and looking to create their own revolution of sorts.

Taking more than five years to develop and revealed in 1969 as the El Primero caliber, this new design was the world’s first high-frequency automatic calendar chronograph movement and was used for the first time in the Zenith A384 watch.

Fifty years on from the first use of the El Primero movement, Zenith chose to celebrate the anniversary with a trio of celebratory “revival” editions known as the Chronomaster Revival watches. These were created by completely digitizing every single part of an original El Primero movement from 1969. This new movement was the El Primero caliber 400 and, like the original, offers 50 hours of power reserve.

A year later, Zenith has created a limited edition, especially for their North American clients, with the “Liberty” edition tastefully including the emblematic red, white, and blue colors of the American flag.

Featuring a 37mm angular tonneau stainless steel case that is an actual reproduction of the A384’s case from 1969, the Zenith Chronomaster Revival Liberty uses the original blueprints and production plans from over 50 years ago to faithfully bring the exact case back to life and sits on a Cordura-effect rubber strap finished in blue with a single red stitch on each side.

A favorite amongst chronograph collectors, El Primero powered watches with blue dials are especially highly prized, and this watch does not disappoint. Using a matte blue dial with a vignetting gradient effect, the chronograph counters are paired in white for a striking contrast and include an added pop of color in the form of the red and white striped second hand on the central chronograph.

Priced at USD$8,700 and limited to only 150 pieces in total, the Zenith Chronomaster Revival Liberty is available at US and Canada boutiques and retailers and online via Zenith’s US website.

Zenith Chronomaster Revival Liberty Details

Variants

• Ref: 03.US384.400/57.C823

Movement

• El Primero 400
• Power reserve: 50 hours
• Balance frequency: 5Hz / 36,000bph
• Winding: Automatic

Functions / Indications

• Time, date and chronograph

Case

• Material: Stainless steel
• Dimensions: 37 mm x 12.6 mm
• Water resistance: 50m / 5 ATM

Strap & Buckle

• Textile strap with rubber lining on pin buckle

Price

• Zenith Chronomaster Revival Liberty Price: USD$8,700
• Limited Edition: 150 pieces
• Only available in USA & Canada