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Zenith El Primero Vintage “A386” El Primero

Pre-owned () | Year of production 1970 | No original box | No original papers
$22,500
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Basic Info

Listing code IK78Y7
Brand Zenith
Model El Primero
Reference number A386
Movement Automatic
Case material Steel
Year of production 1970 (Approximation)
Condition
Scope of delivery
No original box, no original papers
Gender Men's watch/Unisex
Location United States of America, Florida, Sunny Isles Beach
Price $22,500
Availability Item is in stock

Caliber

Movement Automatic
Caliber/movement 3019PHC

Case

Case material Steel
Case diameter 38 mm
Bezel material Steel
Crystal Plexiglass
Dial Silver
Dial numerals No numerals

Bracelet/strap

Bracelet color Steel
Clasp Buckle
Clasp material Steel

Functions

Chronograph

Description

Up for grabs is the immensely popular Reference A386 Zenith El Primero chronograph. According to the in-depth research done over at Alpha Hands, who provide an amazing reference guide for the A386, we know that only 2,500 examples of the A386 reference were produced during this time, between 1969 and 1971. Featuring a tri-color dial and straight-lug case, this watch is a true classic, which is why Zenith reissued it several years back. This particular example has a serial of 706xxxx, making it a 2nd execution (MK2).

This Zenith El Primero is in excellent condition, absolutely mint. The case is unpolished and incredibly sharp with original beveled edges. The dial is free of any flaws, and absolutely stunning. Further, the original tritium lume is still present on both dial and hands, aged to a golden yellow.

This watch features its original “ladder” Zenith-signed, Gay Freres bracelet, dated 4th quarter of 1971, and is with the correct “ZJ” endlinks. The band itself remains in excellent condition, with virtually no stretch, and will fit an approximate 7.25″ wrist.

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Sunny Isles Beach, United States of America
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