It comes from a well-known retailer in Subdial.įind this A386 here from Subdial for 10950 GBP. The watch is said to be running well but service history is unkown. The crystal is totally unmarked, possibly a service job but can’t say for sure. The case appears strong, though it may have seen some polish. The hands and their lume are evenly aged. Combined with an iconic and unique dial design, interest in the A386 continues to grow as collectors place it among the most important and iconic chronographs ever made. That said, the dial has no spots or discoloring. The Zenith El Primero A386, featuring the legendary caliber 3019 PHC, was the first high-beat, fully integrated automatic movement. The main thing to note is that the dial and handset are service replacements. The limited quantity (in combination with few remaining in strong condition) and genuine iconic status I feel are sure to see these increase in collectibility.Īnd to speak of strong condition, that’s exactly what we see here. Although you see the A386’s influence across many other styles of Zenith chronograph, just 4500 were actually produced in this original flavor.Īlthough the market has risen considerably in the last few years, I don’t think it’s unreasonable to say that these are still a value. Voila, you have an icon of the last century-A386. Restrain the case to a tasteful 38mm with angular lug design, a bit shark-nosed. Make it a hi-beat for increased precision and because you can. First, take the (or one of the) first-ever automatic chronograph movements. Zenith’s recipe was fairly straightforward here. Non-watch people might be able to categorize it as any generic vintage chronograph. It’s also a complete sleeper to the general population. Brand: Zenith Model: El Primero A386 Revival Reference Number: 65.A386.400/69 Diameter: 38mm Thickness: 12. The automatic cal 3019 is as gorgeous as it was groundbreaking. Its design is attractive, the contrasted big-eye subs uniquely lovely. The monumentally innovative reference appeals to all my senses. Very little stirs the ‘purchase now’ instinct in me like the A386 El Primero these days.
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