Zenith - El Primero - Men - 1970-1979
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Zenith El Primero chronograph watch, reference A385, with automatic calibre 3019 PHC, 31 jewels, high-frequency 36,000 vph, date, 37 mm stainless steel tonneau case, brown dial, steel bracelet, 180–200 mm band, period 1969–1971, in very good condition with minor signs of wear, no original box or papers.
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A0000006579
Item: ZENITH EL PRIMERO CHRONOGRAPH WATCH, polished stainless steel tonneau case with smoked dial in a gradient (light center to brown-grey at the edges), three silver subdials, applied luminescent indices, tachymeter scale and date window between 4 and 5 o'clock
Reference / Edition: A385
Diameter: 37 mm
Strap: dark brown leather strap with crocodile-style engraving, tonal stitching and steel buckle, 190 mm strap
Movement: automatic, Zenith El Primero 3019 PHC caliber with 31 jewels, high-frequency chronograph (36,000 alt/h) with date, small seconds at 9, 30-minute counter at 3 and 12-hour totalizer at 6
Period: 1969 – 1971
Materials: stainless steel case, pushers, crown and caseback with the Zenith star engraved; domed acrylic crystal; smoked gradient dial with silver counters and applied steel indices with luminescence; leather strap
Condition: good overall condition for its age. The case retains the original polish but shows clearly visible marks and scratches from use, especially on the top of the lugs and the flanks; the acrylic crystal has marks and micro-scratches typical of wear. Dial very well preserved, with uniform gradient and clean counters; the luminescence of indices and hands has aged to a cream tone, with uniform patina typical of the years. The pushers show slight marks at the base. The strap is worn, with the inner lining and holes marked.
Accessories: only the loose piece; no box or papers visible in the photos.
The photographs are part of the description.
A0000006579
Item: ZENITH EL PRIMERO CHRONOGRAPH WATCH, polished stainless steel tonneau case with smoked dial in a gradient (light center to brown-grey at the edges), three silver subdials, applied luminescent indices, tachymeter scale and date window between 4 and 5 o'clock
Reference / Edition: A385
Diameter: 37 mm
Strap: dark brown leather strap with crocodile-style engraving, tonal stitching and steel buckle, 190 mm strap
Movement: automatic, Zenith El Primero 3019 PHC caliber with 31 jewels, high-frequency chronograph (36,000 alt/h) with date, small seconds at 9, 30-minute counter at 3 and 12-hour totalizer at 6
Period: 1969 – 1971
Materials: stainless steel case, pushers, crown and caseback with the Zenith star engraved; domed acrylic crystal; smoked gradient dial with silver counters and applied steel indices with luminescence; leather strap
Condition: good overall condition for its age. The case retains the original polish but shows clearly visible marks and scratches from use, especially on the top of the lugs and the flanks; the acrylic crystal has marks and micro-scratches typical of wear. Dial very well preserved, with uniform gradient and clean counters; the luminescence of indices and hands has aged to a cream tone, with uniform patina typical of the years. The pushers show slight marks at the base. The strap is worn, with the inner lining and holes marked.
Accessories: only the loose piece; no box or papers visible in the photos.
The photographs are part of the description.
Details
Brand
Zenith
Gender
Men
Model
El Primero
Band material
Steel
Shipped insured
No
Band length
Regular (180–200 mm)
Period
1970-1979
Repainted dial
No
Movement
Automatic
Dial colour
Brown
Case material
Stainless steel
Original box included
No
Original papers included
No
Case diameter
37 mm
Original warranty included
No
Condition
Very good - minor signs of wear
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