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·Hi all, I found a zenith A386, that looks in really good shape but I have some questions. You can find it either at http://www.rarebirds.de/ or https://www.chrono24.com/en/zenith/a386--vintage-el-primero-from-1971--id4474809.htm.
As I said, I think it looks really good, but I have a question about the subdials. I've tried to read all the A386 and El Primero threads on this forum, but I've probably missed this. Specifically, are pointy subdials original, or are they replacement? Also, I've never been able to tell the difference between original and replacement hour and minute hands. Are those original, if not, can you educate me on how to tell the difference?
On a related note, has anybody else noticed that there are several nice looking A386 available, but they all seem to be $20K USD? Did something happen, like with the Cairelli?
thanks for looking and teaching me something.
As I said, I think it looks really good, but I have a question about the subdials. I've tried to read all the A386 and El Primero threads on this forum, but I've probably missed this. Specifically, are pointy subdials original, or are they replacement? Also, I've never been able to tell the difference between original and replacement hour and minute hands. Are those original, if not, can you educate me on how to tell the difference?
On a related note, has anybody else noticed that there are several nice looking A386 available, but they all seem to be $20K USD? Did something happen, like with the Cairelli?
thanks for looking and teaching me something.