1970s Zenith El Primero Automatic Chronograph (Ref. A385)

SPECS

Stock # ZEPA385
Brand Zenith
Style El Primero Chronograph
Model A385
Serial 86XXXXX
Size Men's
Material Stainless Steel
Dial Brown "Vignette"
Millimeters 37.5
Strap 2pc Handmade Leather Strap
CASE & BRACELET

The charmingly geometrical case is in great condition, showing signs of gentle polishing in the past with the original angles and case chamfers intact. The case retains its original crown and pump pushers. The case back is adorned with the Zenith logo medallion and the case serial remains fully present. The watch comes supplied on a 2pc handmade leather strap.

DIAL & HANDS

The original brown vignette dial has a charming vintage aesthetic, showing some subtle elements of age throughout. The printing of the outer tachymeter scale is partially missing. The sub-dials exhibit some light aging and wear which is common for this model. The tritium in the hour markers has aged to a dark grey patina and show no degradation under UV light inspection. The original tritium hour and minute hands match the dial almost perfectly, under UV light inspection the center chronograph hand has aged to a soft orange patina and the lume has been restored with tritium to match the dial. The date wheel at 4 o'clock is partially stained, showing a bright orange patina through some of the numerals.

ACCESSORIES

None. The watch just received a complete service and is keeping time perfectly, backed by a 1- year warranty on accurate timekeeping.

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