Zenith
El Primero
Why It Matters
Introduced in 1969, the A386 combines a round 38mm steel case with the automatic El Primero 3019 PHC chronograph movement. Three overlapping registers in different colors make its timing displays immediately recognizable. The El Primero belongs to the group of automatic chronographs introduced in 1969. Distinguishing announcement, production and retail availability is necessary when comparing competing claims of priority.
Object Details
- Brand
- Zenith
- Family
- El Primero
- Model
- El Primero
- Reference
- A386
- Production
- 1969–1972
- Case
- ~38mm (round)
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Movement
- Automatic Cal. 3019 PHC, 36,000 vph
- Dial
- Three overlapping registers (grey, blue, anthracite); date at 4:30
- Complication
- Chronograph; date; tachymeter
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