Zenith El Primero A385 Stainless Steel Chronograph
Arguably one of the most famous chronograph makers in all of horology, Zenith is best-known for their El Primero automatic chronograph movement. From its status as one of the first automatic chronograph movements ever made (depending on who you ask) and the base movement to feature within the second-generation Rolex Daytona, the El Primero is certainly a modern-day icon. Launched in 1969, its incredible hi-beat rate, amazing accuracy and technical prowess ensured that any watch it was inside was one of the best chronographs money could buy. One of those watches was Zenith's own A385, the watch that we have here. Featuring a stainless-steel case with pump-style pushers, sharp polished bevels and a brushed front that acts like its bezel, the A385 fit right in with the aesthetics of its time, while its mechanics were at the very forefront of horological engineering. Featuring a brown dial with a brighter center that matched its three white subdials, the A385 is immediately distinctive on the outside, just like it is on the inside – a fitting tribute to its status as a trailblazing timepiece indeed.
THE DIAL Boasting a brown dial with a brighter center and darker periphery, the A385's display is as unique as the rest of its construction and iconic El Primero movement.
THE CONSTRUCTION Featuring a fashionably stylish 37mm stainless steel case, the A385 wears just as modern collectors have cherished but with a twist through its tonneau-shaped design.
TIMING MACHINE READOUT This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information. 13 bids
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Lot #2960
Zenith El Primero A385 Stainless Steel Chronograph
Arguably one of the most famous chronograph makers in all of horology, Zenith is best-known for their El Primero automatic chronograph movement. From its status as one of the first automatic chronograph movements ever made (depending on who you ask) and the base movement to feature within the second-generation Rolex Daytona, the El Primero is certainly a modern-day icon. Launched in 1969, its incredible hi-beat rate, amazing accuracy and technical prowess ensured that any watch it was inside was one of the best chronographs money could buy. One of those watches was Zenith's own A385, the watch that we have here. Featuring a stainless-steel case with pump-style pushers, sharp polished bevels and a brushed front that acts like its bezel, the A385 fit right in with the aesthetics of its time, while its mechanics were at the very forefront of horological engineering. Featuring a brown dial with a brighter center that matched its three white subdials, the A385 is immediately distinctive on the outside, just like it is on the inside – a fitting tribute to its status as a trailblazing timepiece indeed.
THE DIAL Boasting a brown dial with a brighter center and darker periphery, the A385's display is as unique as the rest of its construction and iconic El Primero movement.
THE CONSTRUCTION Featuring a fashionably stylish 37mm stainless steel case, the A385 wears just as modern collectors have cherished but with a twist through its tonneau-shaped design.
TIMING MACHINE READOUT This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.
