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Zodiac Talk => I saw this Zodiac on the Internet... => Topic started by: RoyOdense on September 27, 2013, 03:32:20 AM

Title: Zodiac SeaWolf ?
Post by: RoyOdense on September 27, 2013, 03:32:20 AM
What is this?
Watch case and bezel looks like a SeaWolf - I can not find a Zodiac watch that has the type of watch dial and hands.
The stamping on the back case is also of poor quality.

(https://www.vintagezodiacs.com/zforums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1285.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fa594%2FJan-Erik_Sjoestedt%2F3141974_zps375dbe2a.jpeg&hash=4c8fbb718bebe514f838cc479a564d2a18314176) (http://s1285.photobucket.com/user/Jan-Erik_Sjoestedt/media/3141974_zps375dbe2a.jpeg.html)

(https://www.vintagezodiacs.com/zforums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1285.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fa594%2FJan-Erik_Sjoestedt%2F3141974-1_zps407970ed.jpeg&hash=9b824fff9b1d83c217a84546a22f46e505feef2a) (http://s1285.photobucket.com/user/Jan-Erik_Sjoestedt/media/3141974-1_zps407970ed.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Zodiac SeaWolf ?
Post by: Offshore on September 27, 2013, 06:08:10 AM
Can I guess that is is out of India?
Their redials are just so photoshopped!
Offshore
Title: Re: Zodiac SeaWolf ?
Post by: jon p on September 27, 2013, 07:34:40 AM
 :wtf  i agree about where it probably comes from, i have never seen one from that area that hasnt been redialed!! some wild colors too. check out the pits in the case/back, looks like it must have been in salt water for many years. they couldnt remove enough metal to get rid of them. buyer beware, run away very fast.
Title: Re: Zodiac SeaWolf ?
Post by: Butch on September 27, 2013, 07:38:11 AM
Hi Roy, welcome to the forum.

That watch has the incorrect hands and dial on it. Here is what the originals looked like.

http://www.vintagezodiacs.com/gallery/SeaWolf.php (http://www.vintagezodiacs.com/gallery/SeaWolf.php)
Title: Re: Zodiac SeaWolf ?
Post by: RoyOdense on September 28, 2013, 02:28:23 AM
Thanks for the welcome.  :)

I know the problem of watches from India. It is surprising that they now appear on the Danish auction pages.
I would not bid on the watch. It will be interesting what it sold for. (auction on 2. October)
Assessment is set to 800 DKK or 145 USD. 
Title: Re: Zodiac SeaWolf ?
Post by: Butch on September 28, 2013, 09:38:33 AM
Woof!
Title: Re: Zodiac SeaWolf ?
Post by: rdenney on September 30, 2013, 09:56:05 AM
Woof indeed! The problem with Mumbaitis is that the fresh paint on the dial often masks green grunge in the movement.

Rick "who also follows vintage Favre-Leubas, of which a billion must have been sold in India" Denney
Title: Re: Zodiac SeaWolf ?
Post by: Offshore on October 01, 2013, 03:47:38 AM
If you are in to redials, the work they do is good however.
I am told they use a digital photo of the original dial, photoshopped onto a transparent sticky film, over the repainted dial.
On a Zodiac the tricky bit would be the symbol, as it is an embossed pressing in the dial which I guess  would have been originally screen printed.
Offshore
Title: Re: Zodiac SeaWolf ?
Post by: RoyOdense on October 03, 2013, 09:32:37 AM
The auction is now closed.
Sold for 725,- DKK with fees and P.P 1090,- DKK or 198 USD.
Title: Re: Zodiac SeaWolf ?
Post by: jon p on October 03, 2013, 03:07:20 PM
 :woohoo;   man, some one was PARTED from their hard earned money! hope they dont find out really what it IS!!!
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