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SOLD Zenith El Primero Chronograph ref. A385

  1. Frederic_gva Feb 20, 2019

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    I have for sale a Zenith El Primero Chronograph ref. A385 that recently bought. I like it very much but I have to fund another grail so I decided to let it go. I am consequently not interested to trade it.

    Watch is from 1971-1972.

    Case:
    Although it may have (or not) been slightly polished in the past, case is very strong. Bevel angles are very sharp. Serial is clearly visible on the caseback. Photos are telling….

    Dial & hands:
    The dial is clean with yellow/greenish patina. A few stains are on the sub dials (not visible with sunlight though). I’ll ask my watchmaker to clean it as much as he can without spoiling the dial. Tritium is original and even on indexes and hands. Chrono hand is slightly brighter but glows the same as the hands. To me, It simply aged differently. All hands are originals

    Crown :
    Crown is a later service part.

    Bracelet:
    EDIT : the watch will be sold without bracelet

    Movement:
    is an original Zenith 3019 PHC. Watch is currently with my watchmaker for a full service.

    Price is EUR 6000 / USD 6800 net to me. New price without bracelet : EUR 5000 / USD 5600

    I am located in Geneva, Switzerland. Watch can be shipped from EU if needed to avoid annoying fees and taxes. More photos are available upon request.

    Face 2 face is preferred of course around the Geneva region. Bank wire or cash are preferred payment methods

    I have plenty of international references (Singapore, Hong Kong, Germany, USA, France, Italy, UK, Switzerland, etc…)
     
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    Edited Apr 26, 2019
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  2. wristpirate Feb 20, 2019

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    A385 is the most underrated of the early El Primeros IMO.

    GLWS!
     
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  3. kov Trüffelschwein. Feb 20, 2019

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    ::love::::love::::love::

    A beauty :thumbsup:
     
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  4. Frederic_gva Feb 20, 2019

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    Don't say that.... I may then keep and sell for more in a few months.... or years....
     
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  5. Lonestar insert Schwartz joke HERE Feb 21, 2019

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    Discipline, Fred... Dis-cip-li-ne!

    ;)

    Nice watch, awesome seller! C'mon folks!
     
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  6. Frederic_gva Feb 24, 2019

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    Bump
     
  7. Frederic_gva Feb 28, 2019

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    bump
     
  8. Frederic_gva Mar 5, 2019

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  9. Frederic_gva Apr 26, 2019

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    Watch will be sold fully serviced without bracelet. New price for head only : EUR 5000 / USD 5600
     
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