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Zenith. A Fine Stainless Steel Automatic Chronograph Wristwatch with Date and Bracelet

Signed Zenith, El Primero Model, Reference A386, Case No. 231E235, Circa 1969

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Zenith. A Fine Stainless Steel Automatic Chronograph Wristwatch with Date and Bracelet
Signed Zenith, El Primero Model, Reference A386, Case No. 231E235, Circa 1969
Movement: Automatic, Cal. 3019, 31 jewels
Dial: Silvered, luminous baton numerals, luminous hands, three subsidiary dials, date
Case: Stainless steel, engraved screw back, two round buttons in the band, 37mm diam.
Buckle: Associated stainless steel buckle

Special notice

This watch is pictured with straps made of endangered or protected animal materials such as alligator or crocodile. These endangered species straps are shown for display purposes only and are not for sale. Christie’s will remove and retain the strap prior to shipment from the sale site. At some sale sites, Christie’s may, at its discretion, make the displayed endangered species strap available to the buyer of the lot free of charge if collected in person from the sale site within 1 year of the date of the auction. Please check with the department for details on a particular lot.

Lot Essay

The reference A386 due to its legendary movement, iconic and unique dial design, and amazing case design, could certainly be considered one of the most iconic and important chronographs ever made. Interest in the A386 continues to grow as collectors place it among the most iconic vintage sport chronograph designs of the 1950s to 1970s.

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