Zodiac Talk => I saw this Zodiac on the Internet... => Topic started by: Evan on February 13, 2021, 10:53:20 AM

Title: I saw this Zodiac Datographic for sale
Post by: Evan on February 13, 2021, 10:53:20 AM
Dear Zodiac enthusiasts,

Could someone provide me with some information on this vintage Zodiac Datographic please. Thank you in advance!

Kind regards
Evan
Title: Re: I saw this Zodiac Datographic for sale
Post by: Butch on February 13, 2021, 11:18:18 AM
First things first, is that your watch and your picture?

https://www.vintagezodiacs.com/zforums/index.php?topic=1362.0 (https://www.vintagezodiacs.com/zforums/index.php?topic=1362.0)
Title: Re: I saw this Zodiac Datographic for sale
Post by: Evan on February 13, 2021, 11:37:34 AM
It is not my watch (yet) and it is not my picture either. The seller is an older person who is not a professional at taking pictures... For now it is the only picture I received and I will have a look at the watch tomorrow (in real). I have the permission to use his picture.

I think the dial is really cool but the movement needs a service & crystal should be replaced (no idea if it is easy to find these type of crystals?)

Kind regards
Evan
Title: Re: I saw this Zodiac Datographic for sale
Post by: Butch on February 13, 2021, 11:54:18 AM
Thank you for that info. That is the first automatic made by Zodiac with a date. I believe the first ones had the red numbering and later went to black. I was going to say the crystal could be original as it has a round date window and probably should be replaced during a much needed service I am sure. Crystals are available but the date window will probably be square. Shrug. The dial does have a lot of patina, but some folks think that adds to the beauty or character of a vintage watch. This watch appears in the 1950's catalogs. While you do see a fair amount of these they are not really popular with a lot of collectors. FWIW I happen to like them a lot though. This means they should be fairly affordable when found.

Any watchmaker can service it, but Zodiac parts are always an issue. BWG is located here in the US.
Title: Re: I saw this Zodiac Datographic for sale
Post by: Evan on February 13, 2021, 12:04:36 PM
Thank you so much for the information! What would be a fair price to buy this piece?
Title: Re: I saw this Zodiac Datographic for sale
Post by: Butch on February 13, 2021, 12:28:16 PM
That is really between you and the seller. I would not pay more that $100 myself as the service will cost a couple hundred.

:cheap
Title: Re: I saw this Zodiac Datographic for sale
Post by: Evan on February 13, 2021, 12:46:12 PM
Thank you, seller is asking 300 dollar  :helpme
Title: Re: I saw this Zodiac Datographic for sale
Post by: Butch on February 13, 2021, 12:57:45 PM
As I always day... Old does not make it gold.