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Chronomaster Original

03.3200.3600/69.M3200

The El Primero legend reborn in a collector-correct 38 mm package.

Estimated market value
$8,750
Confidence: High
Original retail: $10,400

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Overview

The Zenith Chronomaster Original reference 03.3200.3600/69.M3200 is a 38 mm stainless steel chronograph powered by the celebrated Cal. El Primero 3600, presented on a silver dial with tri-color subdial registers that pay direct homage to the iconic A386 of 1969. Introduced in 2021, it represents Zenith's commitment to honoring the proportions and aesthetic of the original El Primero while keeping the movement at the heart of the story. The result is one of the most historically faithful expressions in the modern Chronomaster line.

History

The Chronomaster line has long served as Zenith's primary showcase for the El Primero movement, tracing its roots back to the landmark 1969 introduction of one of the world's first automatic chronograph calibres. The Chronomaster Original name was adopted to signal a deliberate return to the founding spirit of that era, with the 38 mm case diameter echoing the dimensions of the vintage A386 reference that collectors have prized for decades. The tri-color counter layout — pairing a distinctive combination of contrasting subdial tones against a silver main dial — is among the most recognizable signatures in the entire Zenith catalogue. Since its 2021 launch, the reference has become a touchstone for collectors who value mechanical heritage alongside wearable, period-correct sizing.

Notable points

  • Cal. El Primero 3600 beats at 36,000 vph (5 Hz), enabling the chronograph to measure time to the nearest tenth of a second.
  • The 38 mm stainless steel case diameter is a deliberate callback to the original 1969 A386, making it notably compact by contemporary chronograph standards.
  • The silver dial with tri-color subdial counters directly references the vintage A386 color scheme, one of the most storied dial configurations in Swiss watchmaking.
  • Introduced in 2021, the Chronomaster Original sits within a long-running Chronomaster family that has continuously championed the El Primero calibre since the 1980s revival.
  • The reference designation 03.3200.3600/69.M3200 encodes the calibre number (3600) and a nod to the founding year 1969, a detail appreciated by attentive collectors.

Specifications

Brand
Zenith
Collection
Chronomaster
Reference
03.3200.3600/69.M3200
Years of production
2021 – present
Case
38mm stainless steel
Case material
Stainless steel
Case diameter
38 mm
Movement
Cal. El Primero 3600
Crystal
Sapphire
Dial
Silver with tri-color counters (A386 style)
Bezel
Polished steel
Bracelet / strap
Steel bracelet
Water resistance
50 m
Power reserve
60 h
Complications
Chronograph, Date
Type
Chronograph
Worn as
Men's
Also known as
クロノマスター, エルプリメロ, 旗舰系列

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