Gents 1950s Zodiac wrist watch, tropical dial
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1950s
This gentleman's wristwatch attributed to the 1950s by Zodiac features a plated case measuring 32 mm in diameter excluding the crown and lugs, paired with a stainless steel screw-on case back.
The patinated dial has acquired freckling and age-related darkening described by the source as a tropical finish, showing Arabic numerals, an outer minute chapter ring, and a red centre seconds hand. The source notes the watch is powered by a signed 17-jewel movement and is fitted with a replacement leather strap.
Evidence at a glance
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- Photograph views
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- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Time-only wristwatch
- Origin
- Swiss
- Dial Finish
- Tropical finish
- Case Diameter
- 32mm
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Movement Jewels
- 17 jewels
- Case Back Material
- Stainless steel
- Maker / attribution
- Zodiac
Design
- Dial and Hands
- The dial is signed 'Zodiac' and features an original finish with light freckling and age-related darkening, described by the source as a 'tropical finish'. The dial displays an outer minute chapter ring. The watch retains its original handset, including a red-painted central seconds hand.
- Visible features
- • Aged, freckled light-tan dial signed 'Zodiac' and marked 'SWISS MADE' along the lower edge. • Luminescent-style Arabic numeral hour indices with an outer minute track displaying five-minute intervals. • Red-painted central seconds hand with an arrowhead tip pointing near 12 o'clock. • Plating wear and pitting visible on the case, particularly across the bezel and faceted lugs. • Dark brown leather strap with embossed reptile pattern and contrast stitching.
- Case Construction
- This Zodiac timepiece features a plated case with a 32mm diameter, excluding the winding crown and lugs. The case exhibits visible wear and marking commensurate with its age. The watch is fitted with a stainless steel screw-on case back. The source notes that the case back is marked as waterproof, though the seller advises that the watch should be kept away from water.
- Movement and Performance
- The watch is powered by a signed 17-jewel movement described by the source as working nicely. The specific caliber of the movement is not recorded in the source. The seller reports that the watch is checked for accuracy, which is typically within +/- two to three minutes over a 24-hour period.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Movement caliber and interior case back details are not specified or pictured.
- Research required: Water resistance stated on the case back is not guaranteed for vintage wear.