Jun 20, 2016 zodiac was among many watchmakers to fold, and was eventually purchased by fossil, which has been careful to pair the brands history with its entrylevel prices. Swiss zodiac offers iconic dive watches with the super sea wolf. One of the more interesting zodiac timepieces is called the sea wolf. Since ariste calame first set up his workshop in 1882, zodiac has been building. Featuring a stainlesssteel case and unidirectional topring, sleek black sunray dial, fivelink stainlesssteel bracelet and c3 superluminova hands and indexes, sea wolf conveys the brands commitment to definitive style with timeless roots. To date, the original sea wolf, and its successor, the early1970s super sea wolf, are widely considered two of the most iconic commercial dive watches in history. I believe that watch despite the added certification uses the same movement. We have started the journey within the most iconic signatures such as our astrographic, sea wolf, super sea wolf and sea dragon collections. In 1953 zodiac introduced the sea wolf as the worlds first purposebuilt dive watch manufactured and marketed to the masses. They say history is written by the victors, and blancpain and rolex have capitalized on their long lineages while the sea wolf is all but forgotten, despite being one. Zodiac mens super sea wolf 68 stainless steel swissautomatic watch with rubber strap, blue, 23 model. This example features a black dial, bright orange chapter ring and handset, and grey bakelite rotating bezel. First, they were great looking replica watches with a style that differs from the dive replica watch norm.
Vintage zodiac repairs zodiac sea wolf watch repairs. I came across it and this forum while researching the sea wolf. To contact lewis, visit key players in zodiac s later history. Both are credited with being the first commercially available divers watch. The sea wolf featured the caliber 7072 automatic movement that was a collaboration between eta and a. Its lineup today includes five primary series the super sea wolf. I am not sure whether to buy this zodiac or sinn 104 st sa. Today, well be taking an indepth look at their newest dive watch offering, the zodiac sea wolf a reissue of one of the brands most notable collections of all time. Zodiac watch founded in 1882 in le locle, switzerland. Zodiac super sea wolf 53 compression zo9257, zo9258. Zodiac mens zo9200 heritage analog display swiss mechanical. Statslittle is known abot the zodiac wolf extremely rarehas to be born at a time so you have 2 zodiac signs of different elements.
Zodiac launched the sea wolf model in 1953, the same year as other famous dive watches like the rolex submariner and. Zodiac super sea wolf 68 limited edition 50th anniversary. At the bench the restoration of a stunning zodiac sea wolf. He also sells crystals for zodiac s super sea wolf also long unavailable from zodiac but these lewis must install himself due to tiny variations in bezel sizes during the years the model was produced. This is a very nice condition example, featuring a 35mm diameter case, gray bakelite elapsed time bezel, and very nice condition original matte silver dial with raised indexes, prominent 6, 9, and 12 triangular shaped indexes, and tapered luminous hands. For those that arent aware, the original sea wolf was and still is a pretty significant watch, as it was one of the first commercially available dive watches. Those born under the celtic zodiacs sign of the wolf are fiercely determined and driven. In the sixties during the vietnam war the zodiac sea wolf was the preferred watch because of its durability. Buy zodiac mens super sea wolf 68 stainless steel swissautomatic watch with rubber strap, blue, 23 model. To download a brochure, please complete the following fields. If you are looking for a comfortable and cool dailywear dive watch, then the zodiac sea wolf, as well as other zodiac heritage models should certainly be something you check out.
We have chosen to express our vision within a focused point in time in our diverse history. The sea wolf is a novel written in 1904 by american author jack london. The zodiac sea wolf is one of my favorite relatively undertheradar, affordable vintage divers. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns. Its lineup today includes five primary series the super sea wolf, the astrographic, the jetomatic, the sea dragon, and the super sea wolf 68 all of which find their roots and. The original name of the company was ariste calame and. The sea wolf was a pioneering dive watch launched by zodiac in 1953 overview. In both the book and the film, a zodiac sea wolf was worn by murder suspect arthur leigh allen actor john carroll lynch in the film. The first divers watch with a rotating bezel, the zodiac sea wolf was announced at the basel fair together with the fifty fathoms from blancpain in 1953. Zodiac updates super sea wolf 68 saturation with latest. At the bench the restoration of a stunning zodiac sea wolf caliber 72b. Zodiac watches is a brand of swiss watches manufactured by fossil, inc.
The zodiac sea wolf is a legend among the watch community, recognized as being one of the first purposebuilt dive watches ever made as well as for its enduring style. In 1882, ariste calame founded a workshop for the production of special watches in le locle, switzerland. Vintage zodiac watches have enjoyed a real resurgence among the trend setters in new york city. Librivox recording of the sea wolf, by jack london. Aug 10, 2018 from zodiac a new limited edition ref. From the stately sea dragon chronographs racinginspired details and the super sea wolf 53s iconic silhouette to the automatic sea dragons colorful dial options and the sea wolf 68s reimagining of a. I have had more and more customers inquire about either purchasing a vintage zodiac or having a vintage zodiac watch sea wolf repaired. History of the zodiac sea wolf watch in 1953 the zodiac sea wolf was launched. Measuring a cool 35mm and on a stainlesssteel stretchy. Since then, its been released in many different versions including the beefed up epsa super compressor cased 75 atm super sea wolf. Like all vintage pieces however, it has its quirks. Mar 04, 2015 today, well be taking an indepth look at their newest dive watch offering, the zodiac sea wolf a reissue of one of the brands most notable collections of all time.
In 1974 the company also introduced an lcd and new models, slim. The classic zodiac sea wolf a history the spring bar. While browsing a swedish auction site i stumbled across the zodiac sea wolf. I would like to receive the information letter zodiac and access to the latest informations and special offers. This is a replacement tutone band with nos yellow zodiac clasp. Hi all i just bought my first vintage watch, a 1960s zodiac sea wolf. The deep diving collection, first released in the models namesake year of 1968, has long been a staple in zodiac. Zodiac sea wolf 1960s automatic diver watch vintage 17j 72b preowned japan. The zodiac sea wolf may be on the smaller side, but its a pretty powerful dive watch. Elegant swiss watches for the elevated world explorer. The zodiac sea wolf is a colorful diving watch with a cool rotating bakelite bezel. Vintage 1960s zodiac seawolf, popular divers model often associated with the vietnam war and the u. Zodiac sea wolf all prices for zodiac sea wolf watches.
The zodiac sea wolf is a fantastic little dive watch. Built with premium materials and construction, its a reliable timepiece that you can count on whether youre rocking dive suit or suit and tie. Zodiacs super sea wolf 68 is a celebration of dive watch. I wanted a vintage watch with some history not just an old dress watch, and this one was previously owned by a us officer who served in. Here are some things you should be aware of with a bwg vintage watch repair. In the late 1960s and early 1970s, the zodiac killer, one of history s most famous unidentified serial murderers, terrorized the san francisco bay area in a spree of heinous attacks, sending. Zodiac super sea wolf 53 compression zo9257, zo9258 watches on new bracelet handson oct 12, 2016 by ariel adams f or 2016, zodiac has quietly introduced a new bracelet for some versions of the popular and affordable retrothemed mechanical zodiac. Zodiac sea wolf all prices for zodiac sea wolf watches on. May 27, 2015 the originals are incredibly cool collectibles in their own right, which we detail in affordable vintage. The rest of us just appreciate the fact that we can wear. So my father in law likes watches, but isnt really a watch guy. They say history is written by the victors, and blancpain and rolex have capitalized on their long lineages while the sea wolf is all but forgotten, despite being one of the earliest dive watches. Can i ask you how you are satisfied with the watch after a couple of months.
There is one limited edition version of the zodiac super sea wolf 68 that has a cosc chronometer certified movement. The modernday zodiac sea wolf watch series consists of two separate lines. Other famous ones are the astrographic, astrodigit, autographic, super sea wolf, sea chron, super sea chron, sst 36000, olympus, zodiac gmt, moon phase, and spacetronic. Released in 1953, the zodiac sea wolf dive watch inspired a cult following for many years to come. The history of zodiac watch watch repair fullservice. Zodiac watch repair by ron gordon watch repair of nyc new. The modernday zodiac sea wolf is one of these series. New york city, he is a persistent student in all things historical, a writer on watches. It also happens to be the first zodiac super sea wolf watch ive. The zodiac super sea wolf is the real collectors dive. The other cool thing about the seawolf is the bakelite bezel, which is often only found on rolex gmts from the same era. Zodiac seller krlyuzh available on rolex forums location virginia, us description. An immediate bestseller, the first printing of forty thousand copies was sold out before publication.
According to my 1971 zodiac catalog the bezel on this is 9k gold and it originally sold with a t. Bought my first vintage watch 1960s zodiac sea wolf. Wolf celtic zodiac sign meanings, traits, personality. From the stately sea dragon chronographs racinginspired details and the super sea wolf 53s iconic silhouette to the automatic sea dragons colorful dial options and the sea wolf 68s reimagining of a treasured classic, each of our swiss watches for men brings a unique set of offerings to the table. A legacy of innovation continues today with the release of zodiacs super sea wolf collection. The classic zodiac super sea wolf watch youll want to add to your collection. Jul 20, 2018 zodiac is a brand with a rich dive watch heritage that is sometimes overlooked by enthusiasts and collectors due to the ubiquity of the submariner and the seamaster, but in truth, their sea wolf debuted to much fanfare way back in 1953, making it one of the first timepieces purposebuilt for the then relatively new recreational sport of scuba diving. The classic zodiac super sea wolf watch youll want to add. The zodiac zo9201 super sea wolf 53 skin, zodiacs most celebrated timepiece is back. Zodiac is quickly becoming a brand that all affordable replica watch enthusiasts should pay attention to.
I figuered some of you on this forum might know a little bit more when it comes to how much the watch is actually worth. At the time it was the first purposebuilt dive watch to be manufactured and marketed to the everyday watch wearer. Bringing back the sea wolf is exciting for a few reasons. Zodiac sea wolf vintage watch emilskol jan 10, 2016. Aug 20, 2017 few watch brands have built their modern identity on historical watches as thoroughly as has zodiac. We have started the journey within the most iconic signatures such as our astrographic, sea wolf, super sea wolf and sea. The zodiac super sea wolf watch is one of the most iconic dive. The first divers watch with a rotating bezel, the zodiac sea wolf was announced at the basel fair together with the fifty fathoms from. On the wrist, the 50mmlong and 44mmwide zodiac super sea wolf 68 case happens to look very sharp. While i would consider a current super seawolf with a date, this no date symmetrical dial model is what ive actually wanted. In 1974 the company also introduced an lcd and new models, slim wrist watches in yellow gold, the mans a self wind.
Buy zodiac mens zo9200 heritage analog display swiss mechanical automatic silver watch and other wrist watches at. May 11, 2017 rare 1st gen 1953 zodiac sea wolf rcs914 may 11, 2017. The zodiac super sea wolf 68 saturation watch collection isnt brand new, but for 2020, zodiac has released my favorite model so far in. Im really into vintage watches and i find the sea wolf absolutely stunning. Zo9507 of the super sea wolf 68 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the famous divers watch model. Zodiac pays tribute to diver watches with vintageinspired collection. Up for grabs is a zodiac seawolf automatic this is a 36mm watch excluding crown, from one edge of bezel to the. In 1953 zodiac introduced the sea wolf as the worlds first purposebuilt dive watch. Bayrunner archives zodiac nautic inflatable and rigid. It also sold for more than twice the amount of a regular sea wolf.
When it was a featured at the swiss watch pavilion at the 1964 worlds fair in new york, it really gained in popularity. The zodiac sea wolf remains true to the heritage it developed as a tool watch in the 1950s and 1960s. During the vietnam war the sea wolf was immensely popular among enlisted men. For those unfamiliar, zodiac has a long, storied history.
The popular zodiac sea wolf model was featured in the 2007 film zodiac, which was directed by david fincher and was based on robert graysmiths nonfiction book of the same name. Zodiac is a watch brand that ive long admired, but for one reason or another, my overall wrist time has been limited over the years. Zodiac watches is a brand of swiss watches owned and manufactured by fossil group. Zodiac has released the latest addition to the super sea wolf 68 collection, unveiling the updated saturation model, aka the reference zo9509. The zodiac super sea wolf is the real collectors dive watch. The first wolf gram was issued from ft benning, ga in march 1967. While its service history is unknown, this great sea wolf is keeping good time and running strong and i have cleaned off the case, degunked the bezel assembly and ultrasonically cleaned the bracelet. Introduced in 1953 after the blancpain fifty fathoms but before the rolex submariner, the zodiac sea wolf went deeper than both of its competitors. Stylish guys love their rugged elegance, while watchheads geek out over their technical design and history.
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