Zodiac Sea Wolf Diver's Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1960s
This Zodiac Sea Wolf is a men's wristwatch from the 1960s. It features a steel case with a rotating grey bezel and is presented on a steel bracelet manufactured by JB Champion.
The watch is powered by an automatic movement. The dial is black with a glossy finish and gilt printing, featuring applied luminous-filled triangular markers at the 12, 6, and 9 o'clock positions, with the corresponding numerals printed in black. A date display window is located at the 3 o'clock position. The hands are of the dauphine type and contain luminous material. The watch includes a handmade leather travel pouch.
The auction description reports that the movement has been regulated by the collection's watchmaker and the bracelet is in excellent condition.
Evidence at a glance
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- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- 1960s
- Type
- Diver's watch
- Hands
- Dauphine with luminous material
- Maker
- Zodiac
- Model
- Sea Wolf
- Condition
- Regulated by watchmaker
- Dial type
- Glossy Gilt
- Bracelet maker
- JB Champion
- Maker / attribution
- Zodiac
Design
- Dial and Hands
- The watch features a black glossy dial with gilt printing. The hour markers at 12, 6, and 9 o'clock are distinct, consisting of filled triangles with black numerals. A date display aperture is positioned at 3 o'clock. The hands are of the dauphine style and incorporate luminous material to match the hour markers. The dial displays the model name and the word 'Automatic'.
- Visible features
- • Triangular hour markers at 12, 6, and 9 with black numerals • Glossy black dial with gilt-colored text and branding • Multi-link steel bracelet with a clasp signed Zodiac • Dauphine hands with integrated luminous material
- Case and Bracelet
- The watch is housed in a steel case featuring a rotating bezel with a grey tone. The overall design language follows a mid-century sports watch aesthetic, characterized by defined edges and extended lugs. It is paired with a metal bracelet produced by JB Champion, which features the Zodiac brand name inscribed on the clasp. The auction description reports that the bracelet is in excellent condition. The watch is accompanied by a handmade leather travel pouch, which serves as an accessory to the timepiece.
- Movement and Maintenance
- The timepiece is equipped with an automatic movement. Specific technical details regarding the caliber or the depth rating for water resistance are not provided in the source documentation. The auction description reports that the watch movement has been professionally reviewed and regulated by the seller's watchmaker to ensure operational consistency.
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 water resistance specifications are not documented in the provided source
- Research required: Exact case dimensions and thickness are not provided