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A386 Manufacturer Edition
Does anyone have one of these? Considering pulling the trigger and using it as an excuse to plan a trip to Le Locle once borders open back up.
Is the 38mm diameter too small for an 18.5cm wrist? Is the price too high given you can't order through an AD and receive the typical Zenith discount?
New Release
Zenith announces the El Primero 50th Anniversary Set, featuring three chronographs with tri-color counters. A collector's dream release.
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Reference Guide
Explore the Zenith Chronomaster Original, a modern re-edition of the iconic A386. foversta reviews its El Primero 3600 caliber, 38mm steel case, and design updates.
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Reference Guide
Brice de Norfer compares two 38mm Zenith El Primero chronographs with Caliber 400: the tricolor dial vs. the A386 Revival 'Manufacture Edition.' Discover collector insights on design, wearability, and historical accuracy.
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Vintage
Explore a pristine Zenith El Primero Ref. A386, a highly sought-after vintage chronograph. See detailed photos and collector insights on its originality.
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Vintage
Explore the Zenith A 384 'Tropical' with amanico, discussing the charm of its aged dial and vintage appeal. See collector insights on this El Primero.
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New Release
Discover the Zenith Chronomaster Sport with its evolved El Primero 3600 caliber, featuring 1/10th of a second precision. Learn about this new Zenith chronograph.
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A386 Manufacturer Edition
Does anyone have one of these? Considering pulling the trigger and using it as an excuse to plan a trip to Le Locle once borders open back up. Is the 38mm diameter too small for an 18.5cm wrist? Is the price too high given you can't order through an AD an...
I have no Zenith
But i have the same plan, to get a holiday to Switzerland in watch valley La Chaud des Fonds for a few weeks Neuchatel when the borders are open. Not to buy a watch. Mostly visit museums, watch expo’s, take walks in the country side, eat a pizza at a rest...
I would say...
Go for it, i have almost the same, and on my 19cm wrist it's just perfect. As for the price, ... ask a visit once there and meet all the great people working there to create this marvel. Grtz,Dom ...
You can buy this on Zenith website
I thought this was available on the website. At least until tourism is restored.
Available online for now
meant to be purchased at the manufacturer and includes a tour of the attic. The only reason it's online is because the manufacturer is closed to the public right now.
38mm certainly not too small
Not too small, somehow the 38mm dial looks so much better balanced than the 42mm one. A future collectors item, if you can afford it, I wouldn't be worried about paying list price for this one. The standard models are rapidly increasing in value since the...
I see your point
I do see this becoming a collectors item in the future as well given the limited availability and final use of the A386 case. I was watching an interview with the CEO and he said that the new 3600 model will completely replace the 400. That would also mea...
