Geneva, May 08, 2022

LOT 353

ZENITH, REF. A386, EL PRIMERO, STEEL

CHF 10,000 - 20,000

EUR 9,900 - 19,800 / USD 10,800 - 21,500 / HKD 85,000 - 170,000

Sold: CHF 15,000

A fine, rare, self-winding, stainless steel chronograph wristwatch


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched
Movement: 3 *
Dial: 2-8-02

Very good

Slightly scratched

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Brand Zenith

Model El Primero

Reference A386

Year circa 1972

Case No. 231E167

Bracelet stainless steel Zenith / Gay Freres ladder bracelet, approx. overall length 185 mm.

Diameter 38 mm.

Caliber 3019 PHC, 31 jewels

Signature Dial, case and movement signed

Notes

The place of the A386 amongst iconic timepieces is no longer questioned. It was launched in 1969 featuring a genius tri-colored dial design combined with the El Primero caliber 3019 that would become legendary. The A386 is one of the most collectible timepieces ever made by Zenith.

Provenance

Property of a Swiss collector