Unique experiences with the El Primero A386 Revival for Only Watch

One particular El Primero aficionado has a lot to look forward to this year with the release of a one-of-a-kind white gold iteration of the original ZENITH El Primero A386 Revival at this year’s exclusive Only Watch auction – accompanied by a set of equally unique experiences.

Text: Press Photo: Zenith

The buyer of this one-off timepiece will also be rewarded with an unprecedented array of watchmaking experiences offering an immersion into luxury according to Zenith. Like the watches in the 50th anniversary commemoration box, the Only Watch special edition comes with a lifetime warranty (including service) in honour of the current El Primero 50th anniversary celebration. It also includes an invitation for the purchaser to visit the Monde étoile de Zenith and the famous grenier of its Manufacture in Le Locle, the attic where Charles Vermot hid the famous tools for the El Primero movement that was to revolutionise Zenith’s future.

Nestling in a customised presentation box, this one-of-a-kind El Primero A386 Revival features a singular turquoise subdial in tribute to this year’s Only Watch theme colour, as well as a caseback engraved with Only Watch and Unique Piece inscriptions.

Lastly and most significantly of all, the owner will be a guest at the splendid closing event in Geneva that will conclude the El Primero 50th anniversary “Le Grenier Club” tour in due style. Hosted by Zenith in celebration of half a century of innovation and precision represented by the legendary El Primero high-frequency chronograph, the world tour consists of dinners characterised by an exclusive atmosphere and held in unexpected locations such as art galleries and exceptional private properties, in some of the world’s greatest cities including Milan, London, Hong Kong, Singapore – before the grand finale in Geneva.

Unique experiences with the El Primero A386 Revival for Only Watch

In another nod to the significant number 50, each dinner hosts 50 special guests including retailers, friends of the brand, final customers, collectors, press, and influencers, who are treated to a number of surprises. In addition to attending this once in a lifetime event, the proud owner of the Only Watch El Primero A386 White Gold will be presented with a VIP package for two including hotel accommodation and a range of exclusive experiences to prolong the magic of this iconic celebration.

 

EL PRIMERO A386 ONLY WATCH

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Reference: 65.O386.400/69.C820

KEY POINTS

Revival of the first ever El Primero Model from 1969

Original revival of the case with 38 mm diameter

Automatic El Primero column-wheel chronograph

White gold version: unique piece for Only Watch

Lifetime Warranty and service

MOVEMENT

El Primero 400, Automatic

Calibre: 13 ¼ “` (Diameter: 30 mm)

Movement thickness: 6.6.mm

Components: 278

Jewels: 31

Frequency: 36,000 VpH (5 Hz)

Power-reserve: min. 50 hours

Finishes: Oscillating weight with “Côtes de Genève”. motif

FUNCTIONS

Hours and minutes in the centre

Small seconds at 9 o’clock

Chronograph:

– Central chronograph hand

– 12-hour counter at 6 o’clock

– 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock

Tachymetric scale

Date indication at 4:30

CASE, DIAL & HANDS

Diameter: 38 mm

Diameter opening: 33.05 mm

Thickness: 12.60 mm

Crystal: Domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both sides

Case-back: Transparent sapphire crystal. Unique engraving on the caseback.

Material: 18-ct White Gold unique piece

Water-resistance: 10 ATM

Dial:         White-lacquered dial with three different-coloured counters.

Unique 3 o’clock subdial with turquoise color (Only Watch 2019 theme color).

Hour-markers: Rhodium-plated, faceted and coated with Super-LumiNova SLN C3

Hands: Rhodium-plated, faceted and coated with Super-LumiNova SLN C3

STRAP & BUCKLE

Black alligator leather strap with protective rubber lining and special turquoise stitchings

White gold pin buckle

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