Title: Orbiter
Post by: Marrick on August 06, 2010, 04:48:53 AM
Post by: Marrick on August 06, 2010, 04:48:53 AM
I got this today. It was described as 'Zodiac - wristwatches' with out of focus and glare-filled pictures. Anyway, I took a gamble and here it is:
(http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2433796240101294029tCpQgC)
and thought you'd like to see it. As I understand it, the Orbiter was the early name for the Astrographic - but correct me if I'm wrong. Its my first mystery dialled watch.
(http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2177496140101294029TVXqLN)
(http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2538720650101294029iykQtS)
The movement is a 72D.
(http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2301042040101294029hIczlN)
This how it came:
(http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2608049140101294029GBGOIN)
There is a little dust visible on the discs, but not enough to worry about.
I only found one Orbiter in the gallery, so feel free to lift the pictures if you want.
Thanks for looking.
(http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2433796240101294029tCpQgC)and thought you'd like to see it. As I understand it, the Orbiter was the early name for the Astrographic - but correct me if I'm wrong. Its my first mystery dialled watch.
(http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2177496140101294029TVXqLN) (http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2538720650101294029iykQtS)The movement is a 72D.
(http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2301042040101294029hIczlN)This how it came:
(http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2608049140101294029GBGOIN)There is a little dust visible on the discs, but not enough to worry about.
I only found one Orbiter in the gallery, so feel free to lift the pictures if you want.
Thanks for looking.
Title: Re: Orbiter
Post by: jon p on August 06, 2010, 07:51:28 AM
Post by: jon p on August 06, 2010, 07:51:28 AM
;D WOW--what a beautiful example--looks like NOS!! you made a good buy on this one-you just never know whats out there. JON
Title: Re: Orbiter
Post by: Marrick on August 06, 2010, 08:07:38 AM
Post by: Marrick on August 06, 2010, 08:07:38 AM
Thank you. For the record, it cost me £47 ($75) - which I thought was good. ;D
Title: Re: Orbiter
Post by: jon p on August 06, 2010, 09:02:46 AM
Post by: jon p on August 06, 2010, 09:02:46 AM
you got a fantastic buy ! luck was on your side for sure. congrats.
Title: Re: Orbiter
Post by: Sea Wolf on August 06, 2010, 12:07:37 PM
Post by: Sea Wolf on August 06, 2010, 12:07:37 PM
:o What a great find and deal. That does look NOS.
Title: Re: Orbiter
Post by: TJW on August 06, 2010, 12:41:41 PM
Post by: TJW on August 06, 2010, 12:41:41 PM
Squeaky clean! Congrats :D
Title: Re: Orbiter
Post by: Marrick on August 06, 2010, 02:31:57 PM
Post by: Marrick on August 06, 2010, 02:31:57 PM
Thank you all. I've been wearing it all day and its keeping very good time.
Title: Re: Orbiter
Post by: Butch on August 06, 2010, 02:50:22 PM
Post by: Butch on August 06, 2010, 02:50:22 PM
That is one of the best examples of an Orbiter that I have ever seen. You did great all around on this purchase.
Title: Re: Orbiter
Post by: Marrick on August 07, 2010, 05:58:11 AM
Post by: Marrick on August 07, 2010, 05:58:11 AM
Thank you. That's nice to know. ;D