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#71
General Zodiac Discussion / Re: Forum Software Updated
Last post by Butch - June 25, 2025, 05:54:50 AM
Thanks SW!
#72
General Zodiac Discussion / Forum Software Updated
Last post by Sea Wolf - June 24, 2025, 01:52:48 PM
Updated to SMF 2.1.5.

Let me know if anyone runs into any issues.

Thanks!

#73
General Zodiac Discussion / Re: 1970's Zodiac Astrographic...
Last post by Grossisten - June 19, 2025, 03:56:27 AM
Have you considered a strap/band instead of a bracelet? I have seen an Astrographic with a blue strap, looks like suede but probably isn't. Looks really cool (but it is an original Zodiac strap after all, that does help).
#74
General Zodiac Discussion / Re: Spidel orig. Sea Wolf brac...
Last post by Grossisten - June 19, 2025, 03:54:08 AM
A SeaWolf on a steel Zodiac bracelet was more expensive than those that were sold on a tropical strap. In my father's Zodiac agency, the majority of SeaWolves were sold on straps, our country being less affluent then than today and certainly less than the US was. It seems reasonable enough that at the retail end (my father's company was a wholesaler) you would offer customers whatever solution they preferred. If you liked a bracelet more, but found the original to expensive, a non-branded one may have been the compromise. Another angle altogether is that the policy of the US importer (Trauner Inc.) may have differed from that of my father. Could have related to the specific market or import taxes or some other aspect, we don't know of.
#75
General Zodiac Discussion / Spidel orig. Sea Wolf bracelet...
Last post by DocBeav - June 18, 2025, 12:30:25 PM
Recently realized that what I though was a replacement bracelet on my Dad's early 1960's Sea Wolf may actually be the band that came with it when he bought it at the NEX/PX in Pensacola around '63.   I just assumed there hade been a zodiac branded one that he may have swapped out but he said as far as he can remember he never changed it out so is that the case?   Were Spidel bracelets being used on new Zodiacs at the time?  I've seem some twist o flex ones on Zodias (have one on my Hermetic) but was curious about my' Dad's watch band.

I like the look of it but it is like 1.5 inches too short!   Pops was alot smaller back then!  I have found the exact same bracelet that I picked up on ebay that looks to be full size or I can steal links and add em.   What do ya think?   Last pic is the new one thats still in mail.

Watch is currently with Andy being serviced and getting a new crystal.  Can't wait to see it and will post pics here when I get it back.
#76
General Zodiac Discussion / Re: 1970's Zodiac Astrographic...
Last post by DocBeav - June 18, 2025, 08:19:13 AM
Of course!   I'll bet YOU have several of these eh Butch?    Post a pic of all of your Astrographics together!
#77
General Zodiac Discussion / Re: 1970's Zodiac Astrographic...
Last post by Butch - June 18, 2025, 05:44:18 AM
Nice specimen, thanks for sharing!
#78
General Zodiac Discussion / 1970's Zodiac Astrographic SST
Last post by DocBeav - June 17, 2025, 04:22:34 PM
Just purchased today! An absolutely BEAUTIFUL Zodiac Astrographic SST. Found it by chance a few weeks back at a pawn shop I just happened to randomly check out. They had just gotten it in and were sending it for service before selling. (worked out well as I got the name of a local watch maker/repair that they and several high end local jewelers use). Got back in contact once they had it back and decided to pull the trigger! Paid $350 for it and feel it was well worth it (spoke to the watch guy that serviced it and he said it was perfect inside, zero issues and now with new service!).

Original Zodiac H-Link bracelet is too small (need like 2 more links...anyone....anyone......Bueller....anyone?) but had an aftermarket (still stamped with Zodiac logo) that fits it perfectly.

Not an easy watch to read with out glasses or with a glare but deff a nice statement/conversation piece!
#79
General Zodiac Discussion / Re: Seeking information about ...
Last post by bumo79 - June 07, 2025, 09:53:17 AM
Very nice condition. Please message me if it is for sale. Thank you and best regards
#80
Whenever I see a vintage Zodiac I think of you, Butch! Especially this one - I agree, the dial looks authentic, and it seems that the dial/hands/bezel are the original design. Perhaps it had a gold crown too, that'd be pretty sharp.

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