ZENITH El Primero Ref. A386 - 1969

Brand: Zenith
Year: 1969
Model: El Primero
Reference: A386
Material: stainless steel
Movement: automatic El Primero 3019PHC
Case diameter without crown: 38 mm
Bracelet/Strap: leather strap
Service-history: serviced 06/23
What you should know: rare chronograph by Zenith, beautiful condition
 
ZENITH El Primero Ref. A386 - 1969
 
Here we have super cool Zenith El Primero Ref. A386. The Zenith El Primero is a stunnning chronogaph which was produced in the 1960s and 70s. The beauty of this watch comes with authenticity and the El Primero high frequnecy movement. The stunning dial and aged lume gives this timepiece extra charme and character. This beautiful WRISTCLASSIC comes with steel case in great vintage condition. Dating to the 1960s the El Primero measures 38 mm. It offers a fairly wide-set bezel that gives this watch a nice presence. The dial is untouched and the bezel is in great condition. The simple Zenith-Logo alongside the indexes and beautiful hands with the original lume are harmonious and well balanced. The crown is original with the appropriate Zenith-Logo. This WRISTCLASSIC is powered by a El Primero 3019PHC automatic movement. The movement is in running condition and keeping time well, the date is advancing correctly at this time. This El Primero A386 a true WRISTCLASSIC with a stunning design and more and more difficult ot find in this original condition.
 
The watch manufacture Zenith was founded in 1865 by Georges Favre-Jacot. In 1911 the name was changed into „Fabrique des Billodes“. One day Georges Favre-Jacot finished a new movement which he named after the sky and the stars: Zenith. This is how the brand Zenith was born. 1969 Zenith came up with the first automatic movement called El Primero. Till today the El Primero is one of the most iconic movements in the watch-world.
 
Why buying a vintage watch?
 
There are many great reasons to buy a vintage watch. Every watch we sell here at WRISTCLASSICS has its own story. Over the years, with every scratch, dent and aging of the dial, they have become unique timepieces of their own. This exact watch you are looking at now, once brought a lot of joy to the first owner with the purchase years ago. And now many years later this vintage watch will bring the same joy to your life. With buying a vintage watch you are showing your commitment to protecting the enviroment, instead of supporting the mass production of modern fashion watches. I hope this helps you with your decision of buying a vintage watch here at WRISTCLASSICS.