Gents Zodiac Autographic Watch with Power Reserve
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1950s
This gentleman's Zodiac Autographic wristwatch is dated by the dealer to the 1950s. It features a gold-plated case measuring 32.5 mm wide excluding the winding crown and 32.5 mm high excluding the lugs, paired with a screw-on case back.
According to the seller, it is powered by an AS 1424N automatic movement with a Zodiac-signed rotor. The dial is equipped with shaped hour and minute hands, a red centre seconds hand, applied hour markers, and an integrated power reserve sector calibrated for 0, 12, 24, and 36 hours. The dial is signed 'Zodiac autographic' and marked 'SWISS' below 6 o'clock.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Automatic power reserve wristwatch
- Movement
- AS 1424N automatic
- Dimensions
- 32.5 mm wide, 32.5 mm high
- Case material
- Gold plated
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Movement signature
- Signed rotor
- Maker / attribution
- Zodiac
- Power reserve indicator
- Calibrated 0 to 36 hours
Design
- Visible features
- • Light-toned dial with applied Arabic numerals at even hours (2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12) and dagger/dart markers at odd hours. • Integrated power reserve sub-dial aperture/scale marked with calibrations 0, 12, 24, and 36. • Contrasting red central seconds hand. • Dial signed 'Zodiac autographic' beneath 12 o'clock and 'SWISS' beneath 6 o'clock. • Surface wear and brassing evident on the gold-plated bezel and lug facets. • Fitted to a dark brown leather strap with alligator/croc grain pattern.
- Dial and Complications
- The watch face is described as light-toned with applied Arabic numerals at even hours and dagger/dart markers at odd hours. The dial is signed 'Zodiac autographic' beneath 12 o'clock and marked 'SWISS' beneath 6 o'clock. Visual features include shaped hands and a contrasting red centre seconds hand. An integrated power reserve indicator is present, calibrated for 0, 12, 24, and 36 hours. The dial shows some marking and possible discolouration.
- Movement and Provenance
- The dealer identifies the movement as an AS 1424N automatic caliber. The rotor is reported by the dealer to be signed with the Zodiac name. The watch has been dated by the dealer to the 1950s. The 'waterproof' designation on the case back is a vintage rating and not guaranteed for modern use.
- Case and External Construction
- The timepiece features a gold-plated case measured at 32.5 mm wide (excluding the winding crown) and 32.5 mm high (excluding the lugs). It is fitted with a screw-on case back. The case exhibits wear to the plating, particularly along the angled edges. The watch is currently fitted with a replacement brown leather strap.
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 AS 1424N and signed rotor are described by the dealer but not visible in the photograph.
- Research required: Dealer notes the case back states waterproof, but this vintage rating is not guaranteed for modern use.