My Zenith El Primero A386 Story - Experts, Please Critique!

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Everyone I spoke to told me the watch is worth the $7,500 even with the wrong case back.

Only you can say if it is worth that much to you.
 
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Only you can say if it is worth that much to you.

Amen. Valuations be damned. This isn't an investment, it's a hobby. Can you wear it and be happy seeing it on your wrist or is it always going to nag? And I'm NOT editorializing here - I have a few frankens in the box.
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Amen. Valuations be damned. This isn't an investment, it's a hobby. Can you wear it and be happy seeing it on your wrist or is it always going to nag? And I'm editorializing here - I have a few frankens in the box.

+1. Now that u have everyone's input, u need to go with your gut.
 
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i have decided....
(two of those straps do not belong)

Heuer Carrera 2447 NST (18mm)
Universal Geneve Tri Compax - Deco Dial (19mm)
Zenith A386 (19mm)
Heuer Carrera 7753 NST (FS) (18mm)
Modified Seiko (18mm)
Clebar 'Panda' (18mm)
Omega Speedmaster 145.012 (67) (20mm)
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Can we have a better picture of the tri-compax 😜
 
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quick update, MB is responding, salesman was checking with his 'experts', agreed the caseback is from an early universal
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Everyone I spoke to told me the watch is worth the $7,500 even with the wrong case back.
They won't have much trouble selling it after they have given you back your money then.
 
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Can we have a better picture of the tri-compax 😜
https://omegaforums.net/threads/exp...ecent-ug-tri-compax-deco-dial-purchase.12601/
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thank you all!

so... i kept it. they refunded me a chunk of change...

also, if you have a 538D-539D caseback for sale, please PM me! 😗
 
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If you're happy, I am happy for you, congrats.[emoji322]



For a real DIY watch project .... melt down that chunk of change and forge your own case back! [emoji3]
 
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Very cool collection. What's your favorite? Do you wear them all regularly?
 
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Bargain I reckon. Fair play by you and seller too.

Oh, and wonderful collection too!
 
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It is not the money it is the object, you work long hours to accumulate money you trade that for an object you desire, There is no imperfection in your work your money why trade for something less than your own personal efforts!
Matt Bain is reasonable, although probably not anxious to take it back if you press hard he will, I believe
 
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Is this case back belongs to similar watch like this one?
 
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yes
i believe so, either the A384 or A385
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