The 1950’s are seen as the decade of the diving watch. With Rolex introducing the Submariner in 1954 and many brands soon followed. Not only a trend in watches but an answer on the growing interest in the “adventures” lifestyle by the general public. In the late 1950’s Zodiac also came with a diving watch or more precise a skin diver. Skin diver are usually smaller in proportion and can be used in water but with a lower depth rating.
This Zodiac has some of the most desirable aesthetics that is still around for a relatively affordable price. Let’s sum up these features: Diving watch, steel, high grade automatic movement, Bakelite bezel, glossy black Swiss T<25 dial, early 1960’s elegance in 35mm and a Zodiac bracelet in steel made by JB Champion.
This model iteration came in the early 1960’s and is called the Version 3 - 1750B. B stand for the “Sky Blue” Bakelite bezel. A watch that shows it’s age but in a very honest way that fits the theme of the true diving spirit!
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Brand: Zodiac
Model: Sea Wolf "1750B" with Bakelite bezel
Reference: 1750B
Year: Early 1960’s, probably 1963
Material: Stainless steel
Dimensions: 35mm diameter (without crown)
Crystal: Acrylic
Caliber: Zodiac Cal. 72B
Bracelet/Strap: Original Zodiac signed steel bracelet by JB Champion
Box/Papers: N/A
The 1950’s are seen as the decade of the diving watch. With Rolex introducing the Submariner in 1954 and many brands soon followed. Not only a trend in watches but an answer on the growing interest in the “adventures” lifestyle by the general public. In the late 1950’s Zodiac also came with a diving watch or more precise a skin diver. Skin diver are usually smaller in proportion and can be used in water but with a lower depth rating.
This Zodiac has some of the most desirable aesthetics that is still around for a relatively affordable price. Let’s sum up these features: Diving watch, steel, high grade automatic movement, Bakelite bezel, glossy black Swiss T<25 dial, early 1960’s elegance in 35mm and a Zodiac bracelet in steel made by JB Champion.
This model iteration came in the early 1960’s and is called the Version 3 - 1750B. B stand for the “Sky Blue” Bakelite bezel. A watch that shows it’s age but in a very honest way that fits the theme of the true diving spirit!
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Brand: Zodiac
Model: Sea Wolf "1750B" with Bakelite bezel
Reference: 1750B
Year: Early 1960’s, probably 1963
Material: Stainless steel
Dimensions: 35mm diameter (without crown)
Crystal: Acrylic
Caliber: Zodiac Cal. 72B
Bracelet/Strap: Original Zodiac signed steel bracelet by JB Champion
Box/Papers: N/A
