Zodiac Talk => I saw this Zodiac on the Internet... => Topic started by: Yankees76 on January 28, 2010, 11:32:36 PM

Title: Sea Wolf in Canada
Post by: Yankees76 on January 28, 2010, 11:32:36 PM
Not sure if you guys have seen this one yet... it's from a dealer in London, Ontario  Canada. 1960's Sea Wolf complete with the original stretch bracelet, hang tags and box.

http://www.watchestobuy.com/ZodiacSeaWolfBox.htm

He actually has a few serviced Zodiacs including a Spacetronic.

http://www.watchestobuy.com/ZodiacSpacetronic.htm
http://www.watchestobuy.com/ZodiacAerospaceJet.htm
http://www.watchestobuy.com/ZodiacChronograph.htm
http://www.watchestobuy.com/ZodiacMoonphase.htm
http://www.watchestobuy.com/ZodiacSeaWolfWithBox.htm

To expensive for me, but passing it on even just for the pics  ;D
Title: Re: Sea Wolf in Canada
Post by: jon p on January 29, 2010, 09:45:07 AM
the seller does have some NICE zodiacs but the prices are really high ! fun to look at but out of my price range. :o
Title: Re: Sea Wolf in Canada
Post by: Yankees76 on January 29, 2010, 10:26:26 AM
I agree, that Moonphase is beautiful, but $1000? Wow.
Title: Re: Sea Wolf in Canada
Post by: Butch on January 29, 2010, 01:02:54 PM
Please understand that opinions are like "noses" (or other orifices on the human body), everybody has one. I think the only reasonable price in all those links IS the Triple Date Moon Phase. Just my 2 cents though.
Title: Re: Sea Wolf in Canada
Post by: jon p on January 29, 2010, 01:41:03 PM
 :( i could kick myself for sure, about 6 months ago a collector friend offered me a beautiful moon phase in perfect condition--both machanical and appearance-- for $450.00. i had some other things going on at the time and i passed it by.it was the gold plated case in unmarked condition with a vivid color moon dial. most i  see are all faded out. well, thats my " the one that got away " story. hind sight is always 20/20. after i thought about it a while he had already traded it off.
Title: Re: Sea Wolf in Canada
Post by: Yankees76 on January 29, 2010, 03:35:30 PM
Quote from: Butch on January 29, 2010, 01:02:54 PM
Please understand that opinions are like "noses" (or other orifices on the human body), everybody has one. I think the only reasonable price in all those links IS the Triple Date Moon Phase. Just my 2 cents though.
8)

Yep I agree. After a Sea Wolf and an Astrographic 2000, I think this might be 3rd on my list of Zodiacs to pick up!
Title: Re: Sea Wolf in Canada
Post by: davec on January 29, 2010, 10:34:26 PM
the prices are obscene on most of his pieces, easily three to four times market value.

The orange Seawolf has a redone dial, not a bad job and he does admit it, but the bezel isn't original either.  It should have orange markers not the red one which was a NOS item available some time thru ebay. 

The moonphase has a restored dial as well as he stated.

$495 for a spacetronic in okay shape that he'd be lucky to get $70 for on ebay.

I'd take one of rai justina's serviced beauties anyday on ebay.

I also collect Omegas, he's selling common run of the mill Seamasters for $895 that you could buy all day for $200-$250.



Title: Re: Sea Wolf in Canada
Post by: Yankees76 on January 30, 2010, 08:44:48 PM
Hmmm....I might point this out to him and see if he'll come down to earth on his prices. Zodiacs are hard to come by in Canada though - so I can see his prices being high as a supply and demand thing. Pawn shops and vintage jewelery stores - at least in Toronto generally have no Zodiacs.

Even the current line are only available in 2 stores nationwide....
Title: Re: Sea Wolf in Canada
Post by: Butch on January 31, 2010, 07:06:34 AM
I had some time to go back and look at these this morning. While my initial thoughts are unchanged, I will say that this guys has the best redials I have ever seen.