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Zenith
El Primero, Reference G381 | A yellow gold chronograph wristwatch with date | Circa 1975
Lot Closed
November 12, 01:13 PM GMT
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 CHF
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Description
Dial: silvered, brown 'tropical'
Calibre: cal. 3019 automatic, 31 jewels
Case: 18k yellow gold, screw-down case back
Case number: 4’85D’948
Closure: gilt metal Zenith buckle
Size: 37.5 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: none
The G381 was born alongside the A386 in the earliest days of the El Primero as several brands raced to be the first to bring their automatic chronograph to the market, and today it is a cult item in the ranks of Zenith and vintage chronograph collectors. Much rarer than the steel A386, the yellow gold G381 also featured a black-on-white panda dial. This sporty gold chronograph was an undoubtedly special creation from Zenith that offered the El Primero technology in a format that was distinctive to its steel-cased sibling, the A386.
The G381 was originally produced in fewer than 700 examples, making it one of the most sought after vintage Zenith El Primeros. Fifty years later, the G381 has become a highly collectible footnote in the history of the El Primero and an enduring example of Zenith’s ability to create watches with a special mix of style, elegance, and everyday versatility.