The Zenith Chronomaster Revival Cover Girl Carbon is in my opinion one of the most interesting watches revealed recently by the manufacture. Carried out in partnership with Revolution, it is distinguished by its “full carbon” approach materialized by the carbon composite case and the black carbon dial.
In fact, what makes this watch attractive is the contrast that exists between the base, a historical model, the Chronomaster A3818 (model presented in 1971) and the very contemporary interpretation. The Chronomaster Revival Cover Girl Carbon highlights the timeless character of the A3818 and its faculty of evolution. The carbon context works very well thanks in particular to the shape of the case and the work carried out on the dial. The result is indeed very convincing due to the subtle differences between the textures of the case and the dial, without forgetting the motif of the black velcro bracelet. And then, how not to evoke the concern for detail which can be appreciated in the way with which the crown and the pushes have been treated in order to preserve the coherence of the whole.
The Chronomaster Revival Cover Girl Carbon is thus a very modern watch, very current due to its original aesthetic, its effects of luminescence and its extreme lightness. It weighs only 60 grams when equipped with the calfskin and this weight decreases even 55 grams with the Velcro bracelet. And yet, the starting point is much more classic. Taking up the usual codes of the A3818, the Chronomaster Revival Cover Girl Carbon offers a 37mm diameter box. It is animated by the El Primero 400 caliber, that is to say, if I can express myself like this, the traditional version of the caliber with a chronograph second hand that performs a dial tour in one minute and whose adjustment of date is made at the last position of the crown. Its frequency is obviously 5Hz, which can therefore measure 1/10th of a second. The caliber is also visible through the transparent background and it is always a very pleasant movement to observe because of its architecture. Its own diameter is 30mm but especially the axes of the needles are quite close and it is not recommended for the rather large boxes, the dial appearing to smoke in which case. But here, no risk: the diameter is ideal because being that of one of the first watches to have been designed to use it. The chronomaster Revival Cover Girl Carbon is balanced, very dense (there are few empty areas) and I particularly appreciate the triangular motif of the index of the graduation of the chronograph.
This reinterpretation of the A3818 in any case seduced me even if I am generally not a big fan of carbon watches. But I found that in this specific case, the use of the material gave good energy to the watch and gave it a new dimension. Despite its measured diameter and its dominant black color which decreases the perception of the size, the Revival Cover Girl Carbon Chronomaster is a piece that gives off a real presence in the wrist thanks to its atypical but controlled aesthetic. The reverse of the medal is at the price level which is 14,000 euros including tax, ie a sacred difference compared to the other Revival chronomaster. But the use of a particular material and the singularity of the result can justify this difference. The Chronomaster Revival Cover Girl Carbon is marketed as part of a limited series of 150 pieces. Thank you to the team from the Zenith Bon Marché boutique for the presentation.
