Zodiac Seawolf MKII

     When considering a dive watch one model comes to mind: The Rolex Submariner. Rightfully so. Sporting the crown the submariner, released in 1954, was the first watch touted to have a 100m depth rating and featured an iconic - one pretty much unchanged to this day. But what people often forget is it wasn't the worlds first dive watch.
     Predating the Rolex Submariner, the Zodiac Seawolf was released at baselword in 1953. Along with the the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms, the Zodiac Seawolf featured a rotating bezel and a vast array of different color configurations. Its prices were competitive - to say the least. Its affordability coupled with its touted reliability by its supporters led to many soldiers relying on it as their watch of choice during their time of service. 
     This one is an early Mark II dating to around 1961. The stainless case is in excellent condition, bezel rotates nicely with light friction and original cream dial with radium lume is in outstanding condition. The original rivet stretch-link bracelet is in truly amazing condition showing no signs of link failure- all spring links are holding perfectly and have the perfect amount of spring. These bracelets are the same design as the spring-rivet link bracelets as used by Rolex during this period and are rarely in working condition. 11 links are present and it comfortably fits a 7.5” wrist before any spring loading on the links- it would easily stretch to 8” or beyond. One endlink has been replaced, it is very close to the original but is slightly different missing the two center stripes.

ABOUT THIS WATCH:

MANUFACTURER: Zodiac

MODEL: Seawolf

REFERENCE: MKII

SERIAL: Unknown.

YEAR: C 1960s

DIAL: The original cream dial is in good shape free of any visible staining, scratches, patina or otherwise blemishes. It features with radium lume of which has aged to match the hands perfectly. The dial sports alternated baton and triangle style hour markers and dauphine shaped hands. 

CASE: The 35.5mm stainless steel case is in good shape. The case still retains strong lines on all four lugs and midcase. The case presents with wear commensurate for its age. It features a stainless steel bezel of which the wear matches that of the case. There is some hazing that can be appreciated on the original crystal and the case is completed by its original crown. 

MOVEMENT: A full service was performed in 2020 including replacement of the winding pinion and gear with NOS parts.

BRACELET: Original Zodiac 11 link stainless steel rivet stretch link bracelet. Very difficult to find. Clasp is stamped 1-64. The wear on the bracelet matches that of the case. 

ACCESSORIES: None.

BOX/PAPERS: No.

WARRANTY: None. 

BANK WIRE PRICE: $1,250 shipped.