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Zodiac Talk => General Zodiac Discussion => Topic started by: bhj2013 on February 16, 2012, 12:44:19 PM

Title: Just picked this one up>>>>70's Zodiac Chrono
Post by: bhj2013 on February 16, 2012, 12:44:19 PM
Looking for any information possible on this watch.  It's a Zodiac, 1970's, Chronograph, and has it's original box and price of $250.
I've been told it contains a Heuer 12 movement....Not sure how accurate that is.  It's an automatic, 2 register w/ date, & Winding crown at 9 as opposed to being at '3'
Any information would be much appreciated.

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Title: Re: Just picked this one up>>>>70's Zodiac Chrono
Post by: Butch on February 16, 2012, 12:56:16 PM
That is from the 1970's and can be found in the catalogs on ZodiacCatalogs.com. While Heuer, and many other companies used the same movement by Val Joux, the movement in that should be marked Zodiac caliber 11 I think. If it is not it has been replaced.

Nice watch.
Title: Re: Just picked this one up>>>>70's Zodiac Chrono
Post by: zaniac on February 16, 2012, 01:43:11 PM
Wow, that looks brand new! I've never seen that dial color combo before.
Congratulations 8)
Title: Re: Just picked this one up>>>>70's Zodiac Chrono
Post by: Butch on February 16, 2012, 01:49:20 PM
There is actually a NOS one on the 'bay today, but the price is probably double what it should be. Can't see anyone here buying it.  ;)
Title: Re: Just picked this one up>>>>70's Zodiac Chrono
Post by: bhj2013 on February 16, 2012, 02:04:00 PM
It actually is essentially brand new...Just a few dacades old  8)

The case/bracelet are perfect, and it has it's box etc....
Thanks for all the good information!
Title: Re: Just picked this one up>>>>70's Zodiac Chrono
Post by: Butch on February 16, 2012, 02:12:28 PM
You got an awesome deal! That get up is worth $1,200-$1,500 to the right buyer.
Title: Re: Just picked this one up>>>>70's Zodiac Chrono
Post by: Sea Wolf on February 16, 2012, 02:13:18 PM
I think what you have is called a poor mans Heuer.

:P























Great watch.





...waiting for heads to explode on the my first comment  ;D
Title: Re: Just picked this one up>>>>70's Zodiac Chrono
Post by: Butch on February 16, 2012, 02:18:51 PM
You are gonna light up UV with that one man.
Title: Re: Just picked this one up>>>>70's Zodiac Chrono
Post by: Ultra-Vintage on February 16, 2012, 10:59:01 PM
Quote from: Sea Wolf on February 16, 2012, 02:13:18 PM
I think what you have is called a poor mans Heuer.

:P























Great watch.





...waiting for heads to explode on the my first comment  ;D

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Title: Re: Just picked this one up>>>>70's Zodiac Chrono
Post by: jon p on February 17, 2012, 08:10:33 AM
 :ur :ur :ur    sea wolf--man you ARE a trip, see, you already got UV s attention!! that is one fantastic crono, and what a steal at $250.!!! you were in the right place at the right time. congrats.
Title: Re: Just picked this one up>>>>70's Zodiac Chrono
Post by: bhj2013 on February 17, 2012, 08:20:23 PM
Hi,
$250 is the ORIGINAL Price of the watch...From when it was new.  If only I had picked it up for that...Would have been an Awesome deal!  On the side of the Outer box is the price sticker for $250 along with the details of the watch.
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