This is a later model 699 and has the count down bezel but the dial. Dubbed the super sea wolf 53, the watch looks and feels every bit like its historical forebear with its thin engraved metal bezel, narrow angled lugs, funky dial markers and triangular hands. Zodiac super sea wolf 68 bronze other new 2016 replica. The company changed hands a few times and is currently owned by fossil. A zodiac rotographic resides here and has been a good, dependable automatic watch for many years. Free shipping and returns on zodiac vwolf stainless steel diver watch at. In this video i will strip down a vintage zodiac sea wolf watch and try to find out why it is not. The included unused swiss tropic band and original buckle is valuable on its own.
Bestfit catalogues scanned and available for download, lots of. 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 inspirations in the brands golden era, spanning the 1950s through the 1970s. 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. The automatic, rotor winding zodiac movement was recently cleaned and overhauled and is keeping accurate time.
The seawolf and super seawolf were famous in 60s during the vietnam war. Mechanical automatic movement just serviced, clean, oil and adjusted watch is running strong and keeps good time. Vintage 1960s zodiac seawolf, popular divers model often associated with the vietnam war and the u. It has a long history among dive watch enthusiasts. Vintage zodiac sea wolf restoration part 1 youtube. Using genuine zodiac factory replacement parts helps to ensure the ongoing quality and reliability of our products. Zodiac is my favorite watch brand since i purchased a quartz red dot professional in the early 90s. The dial has some gentle ageing and patina, but still looks great. Zodiac watch company 35mm stainless steel especially water tested to twenty atmospheres signed seawolf case, 88%. Vintage zodiac repairs zodiac sea wolf watch repairs. Seawolf and superduxx manufacturers of high performance custom inflatable boats used for racing, fishing, hunting, yacht tending, tubing, skiing, rescue and pure fun. 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. They both wear wonderfully on the wrist, a little small and understated.
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 super sea wolf 53 compression i know, the name is a mouthful diver watch collection. The watch has a fast beating 10 beats per second movement, and an unusual crown position. Zodiacs collection of vintageinspired timepieces remains relatively similar for 2016 save for the addition of new variations and models. Zodiac vintage watches require special parts and tools to repair them and i have both, plus over 30 years of experience to restore them perfectly. Vintage zodiac watches have enjoyed a real resurgence among the trend setters in new york city. This most recent restoration very well illustrates many of the internal issues one can face when diving into the the lair of the sea wolf. Buy zodiac mens super seawolf swissautomatic watch with stainlesssteel strap, silver, 20 model.
The soldiers would buy these watches because of their durability. The stylish design of the 1960s seawolf seems to be timeless. Unfollow zodiac seawolf to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Then there is the fact that he spends the money and buys up all the zodiac parts he comes across, knowing full well that he will be years getting his money out of those parts. In 1953 zodiac introduced the sea wolf as the worlds first purposebuilt dive watch. Zodiac watch repair join thousands of satisfied customers and have your zodiac watch repaired the fast, convenient, and hasslefree way. Zodiac sea wolf all prices for zodiac sea wolf watches on. The watch doesnt make it across the date change, and just stops. Featuring a stainlesssteel case and unidirectional mineral crystal topring, matte black dial, black nato strap and c3 superluminova hands and indexes, sea wolf conveys the brands commitment to definitive style with timeless roots. The stp 3 automatic movement and sapphire crystal with antireflective coating stay true to the quality and style of zodiac.
The metal bezel seawolf i believe has the skeleton case back, the one i have has a. Zodiac vwolf stainless steel diver watch nordstrom. It would appear that the various vintage zodiac models are good choices for a collection, dependable and with their own characteristic styling. The modernday zodiac sea wolf is one of these series. You can buy the parts you need and repair your robot yourself. I could not believe my eyes when i saw for sale a ssw chrono with valjoux 726. This vintage watch has amazing segmented sword hands and original black dial with gilt printing plus raised triangular markers. As most know, these crowns were a once piece stemcrown combo that once broken, or stripped, was not repairable due to a lack of parts. Finally i managed to get it and i m very happy for that. The watch looks just as fashionable today as it did 50years ago.
The movement is based on an adolf schild hand wound calibre so that, depending on which parts you need if any but your post seems to go in that direction, a generic part may do. The zodiac seawolf has been redesigned several times over the years. Last year, zodiac released its super sea wolf 53, an homage to its seminal sea wolf, one of the worlds first purposebuilt diving watches. Released in 1953, during the initial boom of the dive watch, the sea wolf vintage version above slowly but surely became the goto piece for divers either unwilling or unable to pay the prices commanded by rolex, omega, and other luxury brands. I love the movement i currently own a fossil swiss fsw1003. Featuring a stainlesssteel case and unidirectional mineral crystal topring, matte black dial, stainlesssteel 5link bracelet and c3 superluminova hands and indexes, sea wolf conveys the brands commitment to definitive style with timeless roots. Zodiac watches is a brand of swiss watches owned and manufactured by fossil group. A second rotographic was acquired for cheap as a spare for parts but it also runs fine, though not serviced. When fossil bought the zodiac name in 2001, it used its vast resources to reinvent the brand, but gone for the first time was the sea wolf name. Any unauthorized reproductions or downloads in part or whole are strictly prohibited.
However, nothing has ever been as popular as the original 1960s seawolf. Bwg has found a swiss supplier for screw down crowns for the 1990s zodiacs. The dial is a nicely aged original with applied gold luminous markers and hands, 92%. Once an incredibly innovative and highly regarded brand, they like many others hit hard times as quartz killed the middle market for timepieces. The crown is being replace and is not original zodiac, the hands are all original,and i just add the new radium only to the hands. I continue to enjoy the heritage collection from zodiac which takes classic designs from the brands history and makes them new again. Understandably, the zodiac watches that enjoy a cult following today are the charmingly unique tool watches from the 50s and 60s. The last super seawolf model was only made from 19992001. Like all vintage pieces however, it has its quirks.
It features a complete kit and is waterproof to 3330 feet. Perhaps the most novel zodiac replica watch this year is the zodiac sea dragon chronograph. This new zodiac is an updated larger 39mm version of the 1960s seawolf, and is part of the new zodiac heritage collection. Zodiac watch repair by ron gordon watch repair of nyc new. It is nice to find them with the original bracelets. Zodiac swiss watches can trace their roots back to the late 1800s, but it wasnt until 1908 that founder ariste calame patented the name zodiac and started production. I have had a slight obsession with this watch since fossil announced it was bringing back the classic zodiac sea wolf.
To learn more about your watch, including setting the time andor date, click on the corresponding link below to download a pdf of a. In 1882, ariste calame founded a workshop for the production of special watches in le locle, switzerland. This heritage seawolf captures the original 1960s design and is just. The zodiac sea wolf is one of my favorite relatively undertheradar, affordable vintage divers. Few watch brands have built their modern identity on historical watches as thoroughly as has zodiac. First generation zodiac seawolf automatic circa 1950 ebay.
The classic zodiac sea wolf a history the spring bar. Parts for seawolf 520 windlass simpson lawrence yacht. On chrono24 you can compare 121 preowned zodiac watches and buy a preowned zodiac watch or sell watches. By 1932 zodiac had launched one of the first swiss watches for men with analog quartz, and by 1949, zodiac s offerings included a selfwinding swiss watch with a power reserve. Elegant swiss watches for the elevated world explorer. Designed for the serious diver, with a special sportsafety clasp and. It was introduced at basel in 1953 as one of the first professional sports and diver watches. If you prefer you can request a collection at your home and we will repair your zodiac pool cleaner robot. Vintage zodiac sea wolf automatic watch dial part redialed. Zodiac sea wolf all prices for zodiac sea wolf watches. Below you will find some interesting facts about them, and a little history. The original name of the company was ariste calame and.
I have had more and more customers inquire about either purchasing a vintage zodiac or having a vintage zodiac watch sea wolf repaired. These pieces, namely the sea wolf and its numerous iterations, offer a more unique look at an affordable price point and decent enough build quality something that well find applies to both the vintage originals and the modern pieces alike. Bestfit catalogues scanned and available for download, lots of other. Super sea wolf was the watch i always wanted to own and i spent many hours on internet trying to find one. Zodiac is a very well known quality swiss watch company. Vintage zodiac sea wolf automatic date diver watch dial 25. Get the best deal for zodiac other watch parts from the largest online. Zodiac seawolf try for all info on zodiac watches prior to year 2000, when fossil took over. Plus, the use of inauthentic parts voids all factory warranties.
This is an uncommon variety of a 1960s zodiac sea wolf weve found. Released in 1953, during the initial boom of the dive watch. Since ariste calame first set up his workshop in 1882, zodiac has been building. As far as divers watches are concerned, few are as iconic, reliable, and reasonable as the zodiac seawolf. This model has a gold bezel instead of the silver plated bezel which is normally found on these. The new watch is accurate, comfortable on the wrist, durable, maintenance free, and easy to read. Purchase bracelets, straps, bezels, movements, dials, glass, and crowns online. This vintage 1970s zodiac super sea wolf dive watch is all original including the black dial, lume and handset. The sea wolf emerged from a long dormancy last year when a resurgent zodiac introduced an historically accurate reissue of the watch to much fanfare. 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 inspirations in the brands golden era, spanning the 1950s. Zodiac watches is a brand of swiss watches manufactured by fossil, inc. Looks like whoever serviced the watch had their timegrapher stolen the night.
Kartsotis, ceo and president of fossil inc, to reissue the zodiac super seawolf. Inauthentic parts may appear to be suitable on the surface, but they often fall short of factory standards. Discover zodiac replacement parts and accessories on chrono24. He doesnt want a service, as he says its been serviced recently. The zodiac sea wolf is a classic vintage dive watch. From a simple battery replacement to a complete restoration, our swiss trained watchmakers perform a wide range of repairs with precision. Zodiac faded away, changing hands and releasing some forgettable models more associated with mall fashion watches than with the brands former glory. Within the next couple months i plan on picking up the metal bezel sea wolf. Discover a large selection of zodiac sea wolf watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. Zodiac super sea wolf 53 compression zo9257, zo9258 watches. We, the undersigned, are in support and petition kosta n. I have both the zodiac seawolf and aerospace, both with letters of provenance from their military service. Zodiac sea wolf 722916 vintage replacement divers watch crystal glass. It is also a great example of a rapidly growing parts problem in the vintage watch world.
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