Zodiac Talk => General Zodiac Discussion => Topic started by: garrett10865 on February 09, 2024, 01:02:22 AM

Title: Watch restoration questions
Post by: garrett10865 on February 09, 2024, 01:02:22 AM
I got a great deal on these 2 Zodiacs and 54 other watches on an online auction, the men's watch appears to be a 723-921B, with a 72B movement that is "not running". The crystal is cracked and the back cover is gone.

I'm thinking about restoring this watch, is it too far gone? Does anyone know what crystal will fit it? There seem to be case backs for this model available online.

Also, how should I go about getting the movement serviced?
Title: Re: Watch restoration questions
Post by: Butch on February 09, 2024, 01:23:56 AM
That looks to be in very good condition. I can offer you this on the service question.

https://www.vintagezodiacs.com/watchrepair.php
Title: Re: Watch restoration questions
Post by: garrett10865 on February 09, 2024, 02:51:05 AM
Thank you,
It's still in the mail. I'll email you when it comes in. I plan on having BWG service it if all goes well. 

Also is 723-921B the correct ref # for this watch? I can only find one watch like this one for sale anywhere in the world. There must be very few of these left.
Title: Re: Watch restoration questions
Post by: Butch on February 09, 2024, 08:10:16 AM
I am unsure of the case number. Yuri, is this something you can help with?

As far as rarity, just evedently not a popular model back then. I have this one.
Title: Re: Watch restoration questions
Post by: YuriyV on February 09, 2024, 11:37:21 AM
Yes, 921 is a correct ref number for this model.
And you have 72B caliber. So B suffix is correct too.
Although Your watch has stainless case. So third digit must be 2. Not 3.
Right ref # for this particular piece must be 722 921B
Title: Re: Watch restoration questions
Post by: Butch on February 09, 2024, 04:20:40 PM
Thank you Yuri, you are so much better at that than I.