Arguably one of the most famous chronograph makers in all of horology, Zenith is best-known for their El Primero automatic chronograph movement. From its status as one of the first automatic chronograph movements ever made (depending on who you ask) and the base movement to feature within the second-generation Rolex Daytona, the El Primero is certainly a modern-day icon. Launched in 1969, its incredible hi-beat rate, amazing accuracy and technical prowess ensured that any watch it was inside was one of the best chronographs money could buy. One of those watches was Zenith's own A386. Featuring a stainless-steel case with sharp polished bevels, a thin bezel and pump-style pushers, the A386 fit right in with the aesthetics of its time, while its mechanics were at the very forefront of horology and mechanics. Indeed, to let others know of its incredible movement, the A386 features a tell-tale hint at just what watch it is, its dial. Featuring a silver dial with three overlapping multi-colored subdials; navy, black and light grey, the A386 is immediately distinctive on the outside, just like it is on the inside – a fitting tribute to its status as a trailblazing timepiece indeed. A tribute to the original A386, the Chronomaster Original ref. 03.3200.3600/69.M3200 that we have here was launched in 2021 as a faithful reissue of the original watch, with a virtually unchanged construction or dial, aside from swapping its ladder-link bracelet for a more modern solid-link bracelet. A beautiful tribute to one of watchmaking’s most important watches, this timepiece has it all.

Watch is in excellent overall condition. Case exhibits light signs of surface wear, with some scratches and marks visible. Similar wear is evident along the bracelet, which has 13 links total, 3 of which are removable. It fits an approx 7" wrist. There are three additional links included on the side that are not photographed with the watch.

A stunning watch powered by one of watchmaking's most famous movements, the Chronomaster Original pays homage not only to the A386 but the wider arena of chronographs that it paved the way for.