Zenith El Primero A386 Phillips Limited Edition 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 A386, which inspired the watch that we have here. Featuring a stainless-steel case with sharp polished bevels, a thin bezel and pump-style pushers, the A386 fit right in with the aesthetics of its time, while its mechanics were at the very forefront of horology and mechanics. Indeed, to let others know of its incredible movement, the A386 features a tell-tale hint at just what watch it is, its dial. Featuring a silver dial with three overlapping subdials, the A386 is immediately distinctive on the outside, just like it is on the inside – a fitting tribute to its status as a trailblazing timepiece indeed. Offered here, we have a Phillips limited edition variant of the A386 that features a 38mm case, with the same three overlapping subdials, but instead of the original’s navy, grey and black, it features three different shades of brown. Limited to just 49 examples, this is a modern take on Zenith’s most iconic timepiece that will certainly make a wonderful addition to any collection.
THE DIAL Inspired by the original A386's tri-color subdials, this Phillips-designed modern timepiece features three shades of brown across its trifecta of chronograph subdials atop its silver dial.
THE CONSTRUCTION Retaining a close link to the original, this modern A386 features the El Primero's iconic ladder bracelet whereby its center links don't spane the distance from one link to the next, giving it a completely unique look and feel.
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.
