PSA: That analog/shift one is the same as this watch. They disclosed the case has been refinished. What you'll see here is the extent of the refinish. Can't call it minty at that point: https://omegaforums.net/threads/mk1-a386-comments.68189/
That threath is a great discussion
That threath is a great discussion
Yeah actually! Don't know where I lie on that debate. Right now, don't see a premium for Mark 1s (though some dealers certainly try) but I wouldn't be surprised if it did have a premium like 10-20 years from now
That´s an interesting comment. What is the basis for your clue ? I only see very few A386 in comparable condition to judge about the revent values. Thanks.
Rarebirds was like €25-26k. He only would sell it for that kind of money. But you dont know as long you have a comfirmation of the buyer. Andee from rarebirds looks to me as a honest guy who knows his stuff. He sold according to himself 12-13 a386 during the last 5 years. Also really interesting if the whole market, not only dealers will acknowlegde these small differences, like on the Rolex kind of level. For now these detailed info isnt really as wide spread. And my prediction is that it sure will. These babies are rare. Really important design, movement etc. Rarer than most of the other true icons and undervalued if you compare it to the others. I remember 2015, then the prices were on 6k plus for good examples. If I could turn back time....
Any oics of that one he sold?
It's on his website https://rarebirds.de/product/zenith-a386-el-primero-1969/
Here's two:
Red hand is service but original is sold with watch
dear OF members,
What is the current market value of a a86 mk 1 or 2?
many thanks, wouter
Most have wrong and/or service parts, some are in dreadful condition with scratched dials, dark patina or even relumed. To me, each A386 must be assessed individually and value of a top one can easily be 3 times as expensive as a poor one. One of the reason is that spare parts are impossible to find....
Value may increase.... This is certain
Good luck...
Indeed, indeed , finding a pristine, period correct A386 is like finding a needle in a haystack. Personnally, I will never buy a watch whether from Matthew Bain (prices way above the market and watches not always in stellar condition) and neither will I ever purchase something from the European Watch Company (they just give a 6 month warranty on the watches they sell that is not good enough when you spend over 10000$ for a watch purchase) . A pristine, fully original, period correct and unmolested a386 value wil lrise more than certainly.
I bought a very decent Seamaster 300 at a fair price from EWC a few months ago, I am super happy with it. Now I agree that a 6-month warranty is short...
Agree with you regarding the A386.
My mk2 will probably be my last watch for sale....
If is helps, Zenith A386 price trends chart:
http://alphahands.com/faq/zenith-a386-price-trends/
I wont call it a golden nugget since it all depends on which a386 Mark variation, condition and the prices which reflect asking prices. It is an interesting piece of info; you are right I should have shared it but I forgot to do so. As a really bad dealer it would be in my interest if I would share it to drive prices up like crazy(40k!;-) )
My purpose of this threath was to discuss the underlying opinions on the value of a386 in all it variations. Next time I will be more clear about this in my original post.
And on topic we get some interesting insights about the current market for A386 and the collectors rationale about valuating this iconic watch. I think this has become quite a usefull threath. Many thanks for the useful insights and accumulation of useful info!
