While 1969 was the year that experienced an upheaval caused by the advent of quartz watches, it also saw a bevvy of fascinating releases, including the Zenith El Primero A384. The watch's fast and high-precision movement with a 5Hz escapement, a fully integrated design, and a new column-wheel chronograph movement catapulted Zenith to new heights.

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the El Primero movement, Zenith released a recreation of the original 1969 A384, called the A384 Revival. While the movement is an evolved El Primero, the construction and aesthetics are just as fetching and exact as the original, including all its significant details. From the tonneau shape and 37mm size to the panda dial with applied luminous hour markers and the date window between four and five, the Revival is a faithful depiction of the original. However, the only element that stands changed in the reference is the use of sapphire crystal on the front and back.

At Second Movement, the pre-owned division of Ethos Watches, we adhere to a rigorous verification process where expert watchmakers carefully inspect every watch to certify its authenticity, ensuring it is not counterfeit. We also go to the maximum extent possible to ensure that the timepiece is not a stolen property and that all duties are paid. However, in the absence of any central database, a 100% verification is unlikely for any pre-owned entity in India. Nevertheless, we can still provide a provenance guarantee for watches purchased from Ethos.