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Zodiac Talk => I saw this Zodiac on the Internet... => Topic started by: jmh86325 on July 16, 2019, 09:45:13 PM

Title: display box
Post by: jmh86325 on July 16, 2019, 09:45:13 PM
what year and model is this for?  :helpme

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Title: Re: display box
Post by: radzod on July 17, 2019, 09:42:00 PM
That's a seawolf box. I'm going to guess 1960s era. The later seawolf boxes had a graphic of a diver (see 202715281294 under closed auctions for an example). Overpriced. Seen the box + all tags go for $150-$200 range.
Title: Re: display box
Post by: YuriyV on July 18, 2019, 09:25:54 AM
It is from early 1970s. For Bakelite SW
Title: Re: display box
Post by: Butch on July 18, 2019, 01:50:36 PM
Quote from: radicimo on July 17, 2019, 09:42:00 PM
That's a seawolf box. I'm going to guess 1960s era. The later seawolf boxes had a graphic of a diver (see 202715281294 under closed auctions for an example). Overpriced. Seen the box + all tags go for $150-$200 range.

You have it backwards.
Title: Re: display box
Post by: radzod on July 18, 2019, 06:27:50 PM
Butch, wouldn't be the first or last time that's true.  ;D Thanks for the correction.

Yuriy, what indicates that it's for a bakelite?
Title: Re: display box
Post by: YuriyV on July 18, 2019, 07:10:50 PM
Quote from: radicimo on July 18, 2019, 06:27:50 PM
Yuriy, what indicates that it's for a bakelite?

It is from early 1970s. It is the Bakelite era.
Title: Re: display box
Post by: jmh86325 on July 18, 2019, 07:57:23 PM
Quote from: YuriyV on July 18, 2019, 07:10:50 PM
Quote from: radicimo on July 18, 2019, 06:27:50 PM
Yuriy, what indicates that it's for a bakelite?

It is from early 1970s. It is the Bakelite era.

this leads me to another question why do you call it bakelite...isn't it an acrylic?
Title: Re: display box
Post by: YuriyV on July 18, 2019, 08:09:22 PM
Agree, it is incorrect term. I prefer to call it just Plastic.
Title: Re: display box
Post by: Butch on July 19, 2019, 05:25:33 AM
Ignorance? Technically is an acrylic resin.
Title: Re: display box
Post by: Ultra-Vintage on July 19, 2019, 11:35:23 AM
I was going to correct the misnomer as soon as I saw it, but considered how rampant a falsehood it is I just didn't bother.  .01% of vintage watches actually have bakelite inserts in the bezel.  Most notably the Rolex 6542.  Bakelite could not withstand the damage a watch is subjected to. 

Otherwise, watch bezel inserts are most commonly acrylic.  It can be damaged, but is overall much more durable.
Title: Re: display box
Post by: radzod on July 19, 2019, 08:00:08 PM
Good discussion. Learned a few things. Personally, not a fan of the acrylic resin bezels.
Title: Re: display box
Post by: NOT ENOUGH WRIST TIME on August 18, 2019, 12:56:50 AM
SELLER WHOM HAS THIS FOR SALE OFFERED IT TO ME FOR $ 150.00 AND SHIPPING FROM EUROPE.

ANYONE INTERESTED IN HIS ITEM  AT THAT PRICE ???

NEW LISTING FOR THE RED BOX/GOLD TRIM , INSIDE STICKER, WITH  A DIVER SHOWN ON THE INSIDE OF THE LID AND THREE ( 3)  FACTORY COLOR DOCS AND MISSING CENTER WATCH HOLDER, SELLER DIDN'T MENTION THAT IN THE AD.

item number:303163819864  HAS BEEN SOLD
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