![]() The El Primero automatic chronograph calibre was first announced in 1969. With its retro-futuristic styling, timeless proportions and emblematic chronograph calibre, the A384 is the final piece in the El Primero 50th Anniversary Revival series. More than just a vintage inspired watch, the Revival is a historically accurate recreation of one of the most emblematic chronographs ever made. Now, the El Primero A384 makes its return in the form of a Revival series. With its distinct and instantly recognizable design, the A384 brought a new sense of style and substance to the world of chronographs, becoming a collectible icon. *Thank you to Watchuseek forum member VintageVagabound for noting that this is in fact a service dial.2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the El Primero calibre, as well as the anniversary of the first watch to feature the revolutionary movement, the El Primero A384. ![]() I wouldn’t expect it to hang around the auction block long.įind this A384 here on eBay for 6899 USD. If you do, the A384 does seem like remarkable value today. There are no guarantees on eBay, so please research. Even its movement is looking unreasonably ageless. Its dial (service dialed*) is wholly intact with aged-cream lume and all. The case has remarkable sharp edges for a 1970s manufacture. To finish out the Phillip’s copy we can also fairly call this example well-preserved. Recently, Zenith released a re-edition: the A384 Revival. That aesthetic has lived on in Zenith’s defy line through to today. The squared-tonneau case, preserved tritium, 420 date window, and red block seconds hand are simply perfect. And to address the latter, just use your eyes. Rössler’s book Zenith: Swiss Watch Manufacture Since 1865 estimates just 2600 examples were produced. ![]() To address the former, it is actually rare. However, if they wrote ad copy for this A384, I would make an allowance. Phillip’s Auctions (and Aurel Bacs) are notorious for overusing the phrase ‘rare & attractive’ in listing descriptions. ![]()
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