my first vintage zodiac

[graywhaleman]

greetings, forgive me for posting under watch stories as i think this is where i should have posted. i just purchased a red dot tu-tone chronograph and know very litle about it. it looks like a daytona with screw down pushers and is powered by a 7750 movement. does anyone know if the gold is solid or plated and what the approx value is? i am hoping i did not overpay. thanks in advance for any help. steve

[Sea Wolf]

Welcome aboard!

Info on your watch:
W44063313A
AUTOMATIC MOVEMENT
(Red Point)
Water Resistant to 100 Meters
Retail:  $1,095.00

Stainless steel case, Gold-plated bezel with tachymeter scale.  Automatic mechanical chronograph movement.  Seconds, 30-minute and 12 hour counter.  Screw-in crown.

Very nice watch you have.  If you had it properly serviced by Butch's watch guy, it would look brand new.

[graywhaleman]

sea wolf, thanks for the timely info. i was hoping it was not plated and may have over paid but i like the watch. this is a great site and i am glad i found it.

[Butch]

The plating on that model was 18K. Today they sell for anywhere from $500-$1,000, depending on condition.

[jon p]

  NICE ONE !! let BWG work it over for you--you will not believe the difference. it is in VERY nice condition now, you made a great find that is a nice part of zodiac history.  JON P