Zenith El Primero

  • Model: Zenith El Primero A788D
  • Year: circa 1971
  • Material: Stainless steel
  • Size: 37 mm diameter
  • Movement: Automatic, Zenith calibre 3019PHC

The A788 is a sporty El Primero that was produced between 1971 and 1972. Only 1,400 units were made and it is the only Zenith stainless steel case model with a plain snap-on back case-back.

With a blue & silver dial, part-luminous silver batons & hands, three overlapping registers (hours, minutes & seconds), an off-set date aperture and a blue tachymetre inner bezel, the A788 is one of the prettiest El Primero.

Powered by a 31 jewel automatic movement signed Zenith, calibre 3019 PHC. With an usual tonneau shaped case, signed Movado Zenith with emblem, numbered, original crown & pushers, case width measures approx. 37mm and an original stainless steel Zenith bracelet


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