Finally My 1st Zenith - Tri Color A3817

[Zuke]

Hi

I'm very pleased to share with you my First Zenith a A3817.

I absolutely love the tri colored dials, so I've been on the hunt for either a A386 or A3817 for quite some time now. As many of you know it's becoming increasing difficult to find these especially ones in good condition.

I've had this for a little while now, but I'm just finding the time to post some pics.

Here a some pics with different strap / bracelet options that I've tried so far.

Edited: Sep 13, 2015

 

[Adri]

I like it

 

[Stewart H]

Love the watch but NATO straps are a pet hate of mine (especially in Claret & Blue - one for the UK members)

 

[Jones in LA]

Truly spectacular! Congratulations, and happy wearing+admiring!

 

[Hijak]

Congratulations on an excellent find! Love it

 

[MMMD]

Gorgeous watch. Congrats!

 

[nicolas07]

wonderfull condition

 

[LouS]

Looks like a really excellent example.

With respect to straps, I'll suggest that a watch that already has that many colors on the dial probably does not need many on the strap - solid colors serve it well. Of the ones you presented, the blue works best for me.

 

[wristpirate]

Wow think this just shot up to the top my wanted list!!

As LouS says looks great with the blue strap. I want this combo. Let me rephrase. I NEED this combo.

 

[Zuke]

LouS

Looks like a really excellent example.

With respect to straps, I'll suggest that a watch that already has that many colors on the dial probably does not need many on the strap - solid colors serve it well. Of the ones you presented, the blue works best for me.

Thanks - I completely agree with you. The multi-coloured natos are too much. I just wanted to try a few different looks.

 

[Zuke]

Thanks to everyone for the positive comments.

Any strap recommendations?

 

[Gavin]

Zuke

Thanks to everyone for the positive comments.

Any strap recommendations?

Great condition! I will go with dark blue strap on non-exotic leather.

 

[Zuke]

Gavin

Great condition! I will go with dark blue strap on non-exotic leather.

Great suggestion! However I have a mid to dark on Ostrich already (pic above).

 

[Baz9614]

The blue ostrich! Hands down! Although I may be a bit biased. LOL

 

[dougiedude]

Gavin

Great condition! I will go with dark blue strap on non-exotic leather.

+1. Ostrich, OK, .... a soft, thick, dark blue calf even better!

 

[Fer Seamaster]

Nice watch in an incredible condition!!!

I must say I do not like very much that ostrich strap... But the watch is so beautifil I have no eyes for the strap.

 

[haga888]

Nice! Looks great!

 

[Zuke]

haga888

Nice! Looks great!

Thanks

 

[jfwoodman]

Wonderful piece, congrats and well done!! I prefer a simple vintage style leather strap (brown?), or the original bracelet. I don't think a nato is good for this piece, I prefer natos for dive or more military oriented watches.

 

[Zuke]

Thanks again - I'll post some pics once I source a new strap or two.