Zodiac Sea Wolf Automatic Watch 722-946
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1960s
This Zodiac Sea Wolf reference 722-946 is a Swiss-made stainless steel automatic dive watch attributed to the 1960s, featuring a round case measuring 35.5 mm in diameter.
It is equipped with a bi-directional rotating Bakelite bezel and a snap case back marked for 20 ATM water resistance. The black dial presents triangular luminous indexes containing Arabic numerals at 12, 6, and 9, a framed date window at 3 o'clock, and baton hour markers. According to the seller, it is powered by a 17-jewel Zodiac caliber 70-72 automatic movement with central sweep seconds and manual winding, fitted to a multi-link stainless steel bracelet.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Diver's watch
- Bezel
- Bakelite Bi-directional rotating
- Jewels
- 17
- Caliber
- Zodiac 70-72
- Case Size
- 35.5 mm
- Reference
- 722-946
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Zodiac
- Country of Manufacture
- Switzerland
Design
- Visible features
- • Round stainless steel case mounted on a multi-link steel bracelet • Light-toned bezel with black linear minute and interval markings and '30' numeral • Glossy black dial with triangular markers at 12, 6, and 9 enclosing Arabic numerals • Framed date window at 3 o'clock displaying numeral 9 • Wide luminous dauphine-style hands with a central sweep seconds hand • Dial signed 'Zodiac Sea Wolf' beneath 12 o'clock and 'Automatic' above 6 o'clock
- Movement Specifications
- The seller describes the movement as a 17-jewel Zodiac caliber 70-72 automatic, capable of manual winding. Other stated specifications include a frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour and a 40-hour power reserve. These details are provided by the seller and were not independently verified by internal inspection of the timepiece.
- Dial and Display Elements
- The watch features a black dial with baton markers, Arabic numerals at 12, 6, and 9, and a framed date window at 3 o'clock. The dial also includes a minute/second track and luminous hands. Branding is printed on the dial, with 'Zodiac Sea Wolf' beneath 12 o'clock and 'Automatic' text above 6 o'clock.
- Case and External Construction
- The watch features a 35.5 mm round stainless steel case with a snap-on case back. The external configuration includes a bi-directional rotating Bakelite bezel. The case is fitted with a signed crown. Dimensions are listed as 35.5 mm for the case size, 39 mm diameter including the crown, 43 mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5 mm thickness.
Identification
- Reference
- 722-946
- 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: Internal movement caliber 70-72 and case back markings are reported by the source but not visible in the provided image.
- Research required: Vintage water resistance ratings are historical specifications and unverified for current use.