MR PORTER, the award-winning online destination for men’s style, has once again partnered with Swiss fine-watch manufacturer Zenith and British watch customiser Bamford Watch Department in creating an exclusive limited-edition timepiece, the El Primero Revival A384 Edge of Space Limited Edition, with only 50 produced, available for sale on 18 November 2019.
This is the second collaboration between the three parties, having launched last year’s sell-out success, the Solar Blue. For the El Primero Revival A384 Edge of Space Limited Edition,Mr George Bamford of Bamford Watch Department and MR PORTER worked alongside Zenith in the design of this watch, which was entirely developed and produced in-house at Zenith’s Manufacture.
“Following on from the success of last years ‘Solar Blue’ Limited Edition, we are excited to launch our next exclusive collaboration with Zenith and Bamford Watch Department – the ‘Edge of Space’. Taking inspiration from Zenith’s archive and weaving iconic elements into the El Primero A384, the end result is supremely modern and unique.”
Ms Fiona Firth, Buying Director, MR PORTER
“I’m always positively surprised when I see how Bamford Watch Department reimagines one of iconic watches. For the 50th anniversary of the El Primero, the A384 was the perfect canvas to create something outstanding yet typical of Bamford’s distinctive style, exclusively for MR PORTER.”
Mr Julien Tornare, CEO, Zenith
“I am so excited to be working on another limited edition created by the amazing team at Zenith exclusively for MR PORTER. Using the historic case of the El Primero A384, this edition feels almost like a prototype straight out of Zenith’s skunk works, with a titanium case and a black-blue dial paired back to the essential elements of the original A384, creating a fresh interpretation of this watch model. The classic references meeting the modern design has been an amazing process from a designer and manufacturer perspective.”
Mr George Bamford, Founder, Bamford Watch Department
Prices: €8,900 EUR / £7,200 GBP / $8,600 USD
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About Zenith
With innovation as its guiding star, Zenith features exceptional in-house developed and manufactured movements in all its watches, such as the architectural DEFY Inventor watch with its unique, ultra-thin monolithic oscillator that replaces the 30+ components of a standard regulating organ, and the DEFY El Primero 21 with its high-frequency 1/100th of a second chronograph. Since its establishment in 1865, Zenith has consistently redefined the notions of precision and innovation, including the first serially produced automatic chronograph calibre “El Primero”, beating at the high rate of 36,000 VpH. Always one step ahead, Zenith is writing a new chapter in its unique legacy by setting new standards of performance and inspired design. Zenith is here to shape the future of Swiss watchmaking, accompanying those who dare to challenge time itself and reach for the stars.
About Bamford Watch Department
As the world’s first company to offer fully customised steel sports watches, BWD has earned a reputation within the watch making world as a highly innovative, inspirational source of originality and flair, acknowledged as the final word in luxury timepiece customisation over the past 14 years. BWD has become the first British customisation brand to be officially recognised and approved by a Swiss watchmaker. This blend of precision engineering, unique customisation techniques and enviable heritage ensures that the creative possibilities of this venture are practically limitless. With a modus operandi that puts the client in the driving seat, BWD is proud to offer an extensive catalogue of in-house designs and special series watches, as well as multiple online customisers to help customers achieve their perfect timepiece.
Zenith El Primero Revival A384 ‘Edge of Space’ Limited Edition Technical Specifications
Reference: 97.A384.400/27.C821 – Ltd edition of 50 units
UNIQUE SELLING POINTS
- Based on the original revival of the A384
- Automatic El Primero column-wheel chronograph
- Prototype inspiration for the whole design
- 37-mm titanium micro blasted case
- Special “Edge of Space” dial
MOVEMENT
- Movement: El Primero 400 Automatic
- Calibre: 13¼“` (Diameter: 30mm)
- Movement thickness: 6.6mm
- Components: 278
- Jewels: 31
- Frequency: 36,000 VpH (5 Hz)
- Power reserve: min. 50 hours
- Finishes: oscillating weight with “Côtes de Genève” motif
FUNCTIONS
- Hours and minutes in the centre
- Small seconds at nine o’clock
- Chronograph:
- central chronograph hand
- 12-hour counter at six o’clock
- 30-minute counter at three o’clock
- Tachymetric scale
- Date indication at 4.30
CASE, DIAL AND HANDS
- Diameter: 37mm
- Diameter opening: 32.3mm
- Thickness: 12.6mm
- Crystal: Domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both sides
- Case-back: Transparent sapphire crystal engraved with limited edition
- Material: Titanium case with dark grey microblasted finishings
- Water-resistance: 5 ATM
- Dial: Special “Edge of Space” blue dial with black counters.
- Hour-markers: white dots in Super-LumiNova®SLN C1 – Blue emission
- Hands: rhodium-plated, faceted and coated with Super-LumiNova®SLN C1 – Blue emission
STRAPS & BUCKLES
- Strap: blue “cordura effect” strap and white stitching
- Buckle: titanium micro blasted pin buckle
