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Re: FS: Zenith El Primero A385 Fume/Smoke/Grey w/ GF Ladder

Not sure of your email to send questions. Could you re-post. Thank you.
David

: offering up this rare Zenith El Primero A385 with GF ladder
: bracelet...

: purchased a few years ago from the original owner’s son (and worn
: infrequently since)... one of the nicest smoke/fume/grey dials
: and handsets for this reference that I have seen... ~2400 pieces
: produced ’69-’71... the case was polished in the past by an
: overzealous jeweler, the beveled edges remain but the dual
: brushed/polished finish is gone... 2 small dings on left side of
: case at beveled edges... also looks like one of the pushers was
: replaced at some point... and time setting is a little tricky...
: hand winding at 1st position is fine and date-set at 3rd
: position is fine, but the middle 2nd position time-set is
: ‘slippery’... other than that, a very nice looking example,
: keeps good time and all chrono functions work properly... a trip
: to the maestro's spa in BE would work wonders for this rare
: beauty!!

: also included is full GF ladder bracelet dated 4/71, but
: unfortunately does not come with any end-pieces :(

: looking for $4500 obro for this rare Zenith reference...
: International shipping possible

: thanks to Jeff & CT for the space!
: please email w/ any questions or for more pix...
: cheers,
: Peter
: greatsw at cox.net

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