(For a more detailed look at the history of Gay Frères, click here. Proving that there is an endless number of ways to approach the nebulous concept of vintage-inspired watch design, this latest new chronograph from Zenith, the Chronomaster Revival 'Shadow,' blends the best of two models from the past, and the result feels quite modern. Of the countless bracelets Gay Frères produced over its many decades as an independent firm, the ladder bracelet is one of the best known, primarily due to its close association with the Zenith El Primero. Gay Frères is likely the most well-known producer of bracelets in all of watch history, supplying brands such as Rolex (which eventually acquired the company in the late 1990s), Audemars Piguet, Heuer, and Patek Philippe with metal bands to pair with their timepieces. That’s been corrected here, as Zenith went to great lengths to recreate the unconventional bracelet found on the A384 (and A386) that was designed by Gay Frères. One detail missing from the initial release last year was the ladder bracelet found on the original 1969 watch. 5 likes, 0 comments - mewatch world (mewatchworld) on Instagram: 'Zenith El Primero Chronomaster Revival Shadow Watch IDR 65.500.000 Ref Number 97.T384.4061/21.C.' mewatch world on Instagram: 'Zenith El Primero Chronomaster Revival Shadow Watch IDR 65.500.000 Ref Number 97.T384.4061/21. When in 2019, Zenith celebrated the 50 th anniversary of the El Primero chronograph caliber, the team at the manufacture began to search the secret attic where Charles Vermot had once hidden all the plans and parts to produce the El Primero movement. When we last visited this watch, it was only available on a black alligator strap, and we mentioned at the time that it was “designed without compromise,” which is true – for the most part.
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