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Updated values for zenith a384/385/386/3817/3818

josephgsy
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All of you have amazing pieces. I call dibs on all the a386s!!! 馃槤
 
niko4891
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Frederic_gva Frederic_gva
forgot to mention my insta ID is also frederic_gva and has plenty of A386 photos.... 馃槈馃槈馃槈

I remember your post when you received your NOS MK2. I can't imagine how you felt when it arrived at your doorstep. 馃榿馃榿
 
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@niko4891 It is not really NOS, but in top top condition...
I did fetch it myself from the dealer actually, and my eyes were like a kid opening the christmas presents.... i soooo love this reference...
it now has a new alligator strap, looks very cool and classy
 
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niko4891
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Frederic_gva Frederic_gva
@niko4891 It is not really NOS, but in top top condition...
I did fetch it myself from the dealer actually, and my eyes were like a kid opening the christmas presents.... i soooo love this reference...
it now has a new alligator strap, looks very cool and classy

Amazing! That alligator strap fits the A386 like a glove! 馃憤 Wear it in good health, buddy. 馃榿
 
NT931
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All these posts about the A3xx Zeniths... time to show pics of an A2xx to restore some balance 馃槈
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But seriously, the A386 pics from all of you are absolutely killer 馃憤
 
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Frederic_gva Frederic_gva
@niko4891 It is not really NOS, but in top top condition...
I did fetch it myself from the dealer actually, and my eyes were like a kid opening the christmas presents.... i soooo love this reference...
it now has a new alligator strap, looks very cool and classy
I think this is a grail of mine. How many of these were being made in the Tritium age?
 
Ninja2789
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superb pictures. I have to admit, I used to hate that tri-colored subdial on these. Then I saw a modern reissue in a boutique and realized the colors just . . . . work? It was just the right amount of color and contrast.

Man . . . as if i needed another watch to be obsessed about . . .
 
josephgsy
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anyone knows if a g381 chrono hand is the same as the a386?
 
josephgsy
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seems like my mere mention of the G381 has stirred a stream of photos with no answer to my question ::facepalm1::
 
Cad290
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He's had that one in stock for about a year I think, can't believe it hasn't been bought yet
 
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Frederic_gva Frederic_gva
@niko4891 It is not really NOS, but in top top condition...
I did fetch it myself from the dealer actually, and my eyes were like a kid opening the christmas presents.... i soooo love this reference...
it now has a new alligator strap, looks very cool and classy
That's just in incredible condition. You're so lucky. Congratulations 馃榿
 
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BenBagbag BenBagbag
I think this is a grail of mine. How many of these were being made in the Tritium age?

@BenBagbag i ready only 2500 A386 were made between October 1969 and 1971.... So little compared to the dozens of thousands of daytonas....
 
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Frederic_gva Frederic_gva
@BenBagbag i ready only 2500 A386 were made between October 1969 and 1971.... So little compared to the dozens of thousands of daytonas....
The estimated production of the A386 is 4500. I believe Rossler was the source for the 2500 number, and in recent years he has updated it to 4500.

What I find interesting is the estimated production of the A3817 and A3818 is 1000 each. Though, they are rarely seen compared to the A386. This leads me to believe that either they made less of the A3817/A3818 or more of the A386 than the estimated numbers suggest.
 
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