Why This Watch Matters "The most exciting watch you can wear." The Full Story Zodiac was founded in 1882 by Ariste Calame in Le Locle, Switzerland, and in 1908, the Zodiac brand was patented. In 1953, the company launched the Sea Wolf. Along with the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms and Rolex Submariner, Zodiac made some of the earliest commercially available dive watches. As a result, Zodiac divers were the choice of many soldiers who went to Vietnam in the '60s. Zodiac is not afraid of getting a little funky. Even the Sea Wolf can be out there a bit with some variants that are heavy in an orange color you rarely see featured on watches at all. Beyond color funk, there is the Zodiac Astrographic SST, a watch that the brand marketed as "The most accurate dot in the world" – a reference to the dot tracking seconds. Furthermore, Zodiac saw this watch as "The most exciting watch you can wear." High praise. The brand's "Astro" model line was unlike just about anything else on the market in the 1970s. We love finding a watch that requires a set of instructions when it comes to telling the time. Here, the "red orbiting dot" presents the seconds, and two more traditional-looking markers indicate hours and minutes. While traditional at first glance, please note these hour and minute hands don't extend to a central post but rather appear to float on the dial surface. The Fine Print Maker: ZodiacModel: Astrographic SSTReference: 882 963AYear: 1970sCase No: 2891250Material: Stainless steelDimensions: 36mm width x 42mm height; 13mm thicknessCrystal: PlexiglassLume: Yes, tritiumCaliber: Zodiac, self-winding, caliber 88DBracelet/Strap: Zodiac signed NSA, stainless steel, bracelet with a spring-loaded expander (Approximate max wrist size 7.5in / 191mm, 8.25in with expander)Lug Width: 24mmBox/Papers: No What We Love And What You Should Know Things We Love: - Mystery dial- Excellent blue tone- NSA made and Zodiac signed bracelet Things To Know: - Scratches on case and bracelet- Scratches on crystal This Zodiac is in overall excellent, honest condition. The case is strong with scratches and light nicks. The case has some light scratches/ wear around the crown. The caseback has a few scratches. The text and engravings are clearly visible on the caseback. The dial is in great condition. The lume on the dial and hands has developed patina and aged to a creamy tone. The "hands" are in good condition with vibrant colors. The crystal and layers underneath have some scratches. The Zodiac signed NSA bracelet is in great condition and the clasp extender has tension. The dial, case, crown, and movement are all signed by Zodiac. This watch was photographed on a 175mm/6.9inch wrist.
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