The clasp is marked "3 71" indicating it is from 1971, which makes sense for this watch. The ladder bracelet is in great condition with light stretch. The dial, case, movement, crown, bracelet, and buckle are all signed. The seconds hand has a slight crack in the lume.
The registers have some wear and light marks. The paint on all the hands shows signs of wear. The lume on the hour and minute hands has developed patina and aged to more yellow color than that on the dial. The lume on the dial has developed patina and is a creamy off-white, greenish color which is commonly seen in these models. The hour markers and hands have developed patina. The rehaut around the edge of the dial shows some spots of wear. The dial has developed a patina throughout. The case numbers are clearly visible on the caseback, as is the Zenith logo in relief. The back of the lugs have some scratches. The bevels on the sides of the case and the brushed finishes are visible. The case is strong with some scratches and few light nicks. This El Primero is in overall good, honest condition. Automatic chronograph with quick-set date The Fine Print Maker: Zenithĭimensions: 37.5mm diameter 12.5mm thicknessĬaliber: Zenith, self-winding, El Primero caliber 3019 PHCīracelet/Strap: Zenith signed, stainless steel, ladder bracelet made by Gay Frères with ZJ end links (Approximate max wrist size 7.7 inches / 197mm )īox/Papers: Yes, this watch is accompanied by its original box This example comes with it's original red Zenith box which is something you don't see to often. This pairing is exactly the set-up that Zenith designers intended for when the watch was designed. Speaking of on the wrist, adding to the uniqueness of this watch is the Gay Frères ladder bracelet, marked "3 71" with "ZJ" end-links. This example has aged nicely with a light patina across the board giving off that nice worn-in vintage feel on the wrist. The red central seconds hand allows for extra legibility and adds a nice pop of color to the watch. If you look closely at the hands in the seconds and minutes register, you'll notice they're a bit longer than the one in the hour register – Zenith did this on purpose. The sub-dials are engine-turned, adding a layer of depth to the dial. It featured an automatic movement with a quick-set date, a high-frequency escapement, and tri-color registers that gave it a character all its own. A386 was unlike any other chronograph when it was released both aesthetically and mechanically.
In 1969, this was one of the world's first automatic chronograph movements, and the only one at the time with a high-beat frequency of 36,000 vibrations per hour, for improved accuracy. The Full StoryĢ019 marked the 50th anniversary of the legendary Zenith El Primero movement. A386 is the most iconic Zenith chronograph and was the first watch to house the automatic El Primero movement. Why This Watch Matters El Primero's El Primero.
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