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#11
General Zodiac Discussion / Re: Autographic ref.673
Last post by Butch - March 14, 2024, 07:47:21 AM
OK class, let's all do a search in the forum from the main page for the word ebauche and learn something new today.

Zodiac (and other brands!) bought the AS ebauche and brought them in house to be finished. One of those touches was to put a Zodiac rotor on it.
#12
General Zodiac Discussion / Autographic ref.673
Last post by bumo79 - March 13, 2024, 03:34:20 PM
Hello.

I need your help on one topic, because I can't figure it out myself.
My buddy bought an autographic model ref.673 on Ebay.
The watch has a different marking on the movement (AS 1424)
and a different marking on the rotor (1150A).
My autographic model ref.695 has the same marking on the movement
as on the rotor (AS 1424). Normally there should be the same marking
in both places, am I wrong ? We found a second copy of the same model online
and it looks identical to the one we bought. Could it be that Zodiac used a
rotor with a different number on this model
Do any of you have knowledge and can confirm the correctness of such markings.
Thank you kindly for any help.

Dawid Mowlik.
#13
General Zodiac Discussion / Re: First Zodiac - Bezel Loose
Last post by YuriyV - March 11, 2024, 02:53:38 PM
Did not have a chance to try mentioned crystal from Otto Frei. Proposed 28.25mm diameter looks a bit big to me. Previously I tried 28.2mm from other vintage manufacturers without luck. Usually 28.2 crystal brakes under crystal press. But who knows how this one will behave... Since it does not have compression ring, maybe it could accommodate original ring and will fit the case?
$18 is not huge money. Probably worth to try. Keep us posted.
#14
General Zodiac Discussion / Re: First Zodiac - Bezel Loose
Last post by gte619n - March 11, 2024, 10:34:29 AM
All,

I just wanted to circle back on this crystal specification and ensure I order the right one. Looking at the Otto Frei site, they specify a 28.25mm crystal for the Datographic.

Is the 28.25 mm crystal equivalent to the 28.1 mm crystal specified above? As I mentioned above, mine measured smaller than both, so I'd love to get confirmation.

Thanks!

E
#15
General Zodiac Discussion / Re: First Zodiac - Bezel Loose
Last post by gte619n - March 10, 2024, 06:24:53 PM
Great note. Does anyone make a compatible sapphire or AR crystal?
#16
General Zodiac Discussion / Re: First Zodiac - Bezel Loose
Last post by YuriyV - March 10, 2024, 05:07:04 PM
Crystal for ref #916 is 28.1mm
#17
Vintage Zodiacs For Sale - Pre 1999 / Re: Zodiac "Rivet" Band 6.25
Last post by 19Colt48 - March 10, 2024, 03:26:10 PM
Let me know when ready for purchase.
#18
General Zodiac Discussion / Re: First Zodiac - Bezel Loose
Last post by gte619n - March 10, 2024, 01:05:48 PM
@YuriyV I did a quick breakdown and clean today. It's not in too bad of shape at all. Looks like the 70-72 movement, stamped on the rotor anyways. What is the importance of the different movements?

The crystal really lets the watch down, as the dials is in decent shape. I ordered a replacement from Otto Frei for the Dateographic. Curiously, the existing crystal measured in at 27.95mm, when Otto lists the replacement as 28.25mm. I think it will fit, but a little curious.

Still trying to figure out a solution for the loose bezel. No need to worry about the lume issue. It was a sticker and it came off, along with all the paint, in the ultrasonic!
#19
Buy a Genuine VintageZodiacs.com Zodiac / Re: Help a brother out
Last post by Sea Wolf - March 08, 2024, 09:58:41 PM
Do you have any photos of this watch to share?
#20
General Zodiac Discussion / Re: First Zodiac - Bezel Loose
Last post by YuriyV - March 08, 2024, 04:59:25 PM
Quote from: gte619nWhat color should the lume triangle be?

Yellowish brown / mustard. Colors wary due to age and different environment conditions.


Quote from: gte619nIs it the only lumed part of the bezel?

Yes

Quote from: gte619nOn the fitment issue, I was looking for some insight into how the watchmakers tighten these up.

Each watchmaker developed their own method and usually keep it as a trade secret.

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