Zodiac Talk => I saw this Zodiac on the Internet... => Topic started by: smirshkahoven on January 09, 2017, 05:24:11 PM

Title: Zodiac Auto-Graphic 18K - anyone know when it's from?
Post by: smirshkahoven on January 09, 2017, 05:24:11 PM
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I am a Zodiac newbie. I found a Sea Wolf an an estate sale a few months ago and like it very much. Shortly after, I ran across this Zodiac and am curious as to it's vintage and model and whether anyone knows of a similar watch It is marked "Auto-graphic" and my jeweler says it is marked 18K inside the case, although he had it closed before I could attempt any pics of the movement. It came in a clamshell case and had a Speidel band that I've removed. Any help appreciated!
Title: Re: Zodiac Roto-Graphic 18K - anyone know when it's from?
Post by: smirshkahoven on January 09, 2017, 05:38:54 PM
Of course I meant Roto-Graphic. I used to collect cameras!
Title: Re: Zodiac Auto-Graphic 18K - anyone know when it's from?
Post by: jmh86325 on January 09, 2017, 07:37:07 PM
I'm guessing due to the "water-resistant" script on the case back ...1970's
Title: Re: Zodiac Auto-Graphic 18K - anyone know when it's from?
Post by: Butch on January 10, 2017, 03:19:45 PM
That model is from the 50s but yours has been redialed. You may find it in the catalogs though.
Title: Re: Zodiac Auto-Graphic 18K - anyone know when it's from?
Post by: jmh86325 on January 10, 2017, 03:38:23 PM
Quote from: jmh86325 on January 09, 2017, 07:37:07 PM
I'm guessing due to the "water-resistant" script on the case back ...1970's

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Title: Re: Zodiac Auto-Graphic 18K - anyone know when it's from?
Post by: smirshkahoven on January 10, 2017, 05:12:07 PM
Thanks Butch, I was wondering about the dial - I suppose the hyphenated "Rotographic" gives it away, or did Zodiac actually do that at some point?
Title: Re: Zodiac Auto-Graphic 18K - anyone know when it's from?
Post by: YuriyV on January 10, 2017, 11:05:37 PM
Redial indeed. Wring script. And Zodiac logo is tilt.
I believe hands are wrong as well.