Zodiac Talk => General Zodiac Discussion => Topic started by: Loumeer on August 18, 2017, 06:17:42 PM

Title: [Identify] Dr. Pepper Zodiac
Post by: Loumeer on August 18, 2017, 06:17:42 PM
Hello everybody,

I am a new member here.  This Zodiac watch recently came into my possession.  I don't know much about Zodiac watches and I was unable to find much information about them.  I was hoping somebody here who is knowledgeable about these watches could tell me about this watch.

(https://www.vintagezodiacs.com/zforums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F5lnMbtJl.jpg&hash=8bdd0872113e733b9a3d7655c4b1c93c5956114b)
(https://www.vintagezodiacs.com/zforums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FgPnHBOVl.jpg&hash=2429e74bec80de4ec46db45d56d86bc5a58da4f7)
(https://www.vintagezodiacs.com/zforums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FCqqHxz4l.jpg&hash=3de5417a76487609144423b7d8d4e00260076577)
(https://www.vintagezodiacs.com/zforums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FwCr3Uiql.jpg&hash=f9f75279c71aa611df7c5c9df251a8b84d21ef3a)
(https://www.vintagezodiacs.com/zforums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FraXvORYl.jpg&hash=33f653aacd0b0d7dc2ecbdb2bef5f8056481799c)
Title: Re: [Identify] Dr. Pepper Zodiac
Post by: YuriyV on August 18, 2017, 10:15:26 PM
Love it. It is a nice Zodiac chronograph. Looks right and complete, as on me.
Title: Re: [Identify] Dr. Pepper Zodiac
Post by: Butch on August 19, 2017, 09:48:40 AM
Welcome aboard!!
:welc
Dr. Pepper paid Zodiac to put their logo on the dial for them. Promotional or employee awards most likely. That is from the 70's. I have to admit, that is the first chrono I have ever seen with their logo on it though. Most were dress watches or Astrographics.

http://www.vintagezodiacs.com/zforums/index.php/topic,354.msg643/topicseen.html#msg643 (http://www.vintagezodiacs.com/zforums/index.php/topic,354.msg643/topicseen.html#msg643)
Title: Re: [Identify] Dr. Pepper Zodiac
Post by: Ultra-Vintage on August 19, 2017, 12:00:19 PM
Hi Lumeer.  Very cool Chronograph  :twothumbsup

That Chronograph is a little unique in regards to Zodiac's line in that its movement should be a Zodiac signed Valjoux 234 (a Valjoux 23 with a date).  Since the Valjoux 72 was based on the 23, the 23 is obviously a very nice movement.  It looks like the dial and tach ring are in very nice shape as well, which is a huge plus.

A great find  :cool;