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I saw this Zodiac on the Internet... / Dogma movement behind "Zodiac" dial?

« Last post by Peter_O on October 19, 2019, 06:11:42 PM »

Hi and greeting to all here!

I picked this up in a Bristol charity shop the other day and am curious to know a little more. Is it a fake? A frankenwatch? Or did old Zodiac's ever feature other movements? The hands are nicely blued. It pretty much runs and keeps time. Any info would be most gratefully received.

General Zodiac Discussion / Re: Knowledge on my Zodiac

« Last post by Butch on October 19, 2019, 07:19:18 AM »

Sorry but no. And you don't have to.

General Zodiac Discussion / Re: Knowledge on my Zodiac

« Last post by Dexter on October 19, 2019, 04:59:31 AM »

Hi,

Is there an explanation to interpret the serial number, I'd prefer not to share it if you don't mind.

Thanks, D

General Zodiac Discussion / Re: Knowledge on my Zodiac

« Last post by Butch on October 18, 2019, 03:47:49 PM »

Yes, I would say the 1950's. Is there a serial number on the back you can share?

General Zodiac Discussion / Knowledge on my Zodiac

« Last post by Dexter on October 18, 2019, 03:36:38 PM »

Hello!
I've just joined the forum trying to learn more about a Zodiac I have, see photo.
I think it's from the 50's but could be earlier. Dimensions are 21mm x 21mm, lug width 15mm,
Stainless steel back, Zodiac Ltd, Le Locle.
I'd be very grateful for any information anyone has on it.
It's not for sale, but I would like to learn more about it.
Many thanks, D

Vintage Zodiacs For Sale - Pre 1999 / Re: WTB SSW Watchband links

« Last post by denennym on October 16, 2019, 10:04:48 PM »

Thank you so much. It worked perfectly.

General Zodiac Discussion / Re: Zodiac Kingline caseback

« Last post by Cobber on October 08, 2019, 01:15:43 PM »

Hi Evg...,
As this is a really old post, you've probably already figured this out. I was searching Kingline here this morning and stumbled on your question and was curious as well.
The "modele depose" just means the case is a registered design. I assume this provided some sort of protection against copies of the case. I suspect the J * B stamp is the hallmark of the case manufacturer. I tried searching to figure out who that might be but didn't find anything to report.
Funny thing though, I did a search on "modele depose J B watch" and the first several images that popped up had identical cases to your Zodiac but the dials had a couple different names I have never heard of before.

I saw this Zodiac on the Internet... / Re: No longer a collector's item

« Last post by Butch on October 06, 2019, 04:38:00 PM »

No, I don't think so. He has replaced the factory crown and tube with a screw down crown and tube. I think it just does not sit down as flush to the case as a factory push crown did.

I don't mean to be critical or even mean, it is pretty, it's just that with an aftermarket screw down crown and an ill sized aftermarket bezel my point is that it is no longer a collectable, it is merely worth what a buyer is willing to pay, same way that a marriage is.

The seller is indeed not presenting it as a collectable by saying "NOS aftermarket screw down crown installed" and "New aftermarket metal bezel installed".