Zodiac - History, Models and Owners' Reviews

"This one will save your life in the Amazon", that's what the seller told me when I told him I was looking for a SeaWolf. It was while searching for the latter that I came across this model on the watch exchange. After some hesitation, I let myself be seduced by this Zodiac that I didn't know that much about at the time. It's a model that dates from the 60s, reference 752-925 equipped with a Zodiac manufacture Caliber 75 according to my research. This watch struck me with its format, it has a compact shape with a diameter of 35 mm and remains thin. This gives it a very pleasant wearing comfort and allows it to be adapted to all kinds of styles and occasions. Its sunray dial and bidirectional bezel sparkle in the light and invite you to sunbathe with it. Furthermore, not being a particular fan of two-tone bezels, I am delighted with the uniformity of this version, this sort of monochrome steel/silver goes very well with this bracelet. The GMT mechanism works quite simply with a 4th hand scrolling in 24 hours and the orientation of the bezel according to your time zone. We will also note the presence of a second stop, to guarantee you perfect synchronization on a mission ;), and a date to adjust in the old way. However, I would advise you not to approach the water during your adventures, unlike the Seawolf this model does not have a screwed-down caseback and the crown (this one unfortunately not being the original one) is not screwed down either. It is a watch that I love to wear for all types of occasions, this model in particular would deserve a revision to be able to really attest to its precision. Its finesse also questions its real robustness, but since Zodiac were distributed within American bases I imagine that it had the opportunity to prove itself. Besides, the brand is still popular across the Atlantic, which is rather practical for searching for information. In conclusion, it is a beautiful vintage GMT full of charm that is worth considering for those looking for an adventurous watch that is out of the ordinary at a still reasonable price.

My Zodiac Olympus is a unique watch that stands out for its design. I love the original and singular shape of the case that gives it a retro look while remaining modern. Its luminous gold dial adds an elegant and feminine touch. What I appreciate is its exclusivity, I don't know many people who wear a zodiac and this model. It is therefore very special to me. It's a real favorite!

A favorite for this Zodiac Spacetronics with its hexagonal shape. It corresponds to one of my interests in watchmaking with watches with original shapes, in any case different from a round or rectangular watch. The originality in my discovery of this Zodiac comes from the Zodiac Olympos that I had bought a few months before. Seduced by the asymmetrical shape of this other Zodiac, I dug into the history of Zodiac and tried to dig into the history of this brand… The fruit of chance or self-denial made me discover this Spacetronics equipped with a hybrid and familiar caliber, the Dynotron proposed by Ebauches SA in the late 60s, early 70s. The most important is its sharp look and completely out of step with a classic watch. It has a few flaws, the diameter - if I can say so - a little small - for me - of 32mm and a very precarious Reliability / Precision couple as is often the case for hybrid technologies of this era. Before you, it’s a watch collection that I love to look at and listen to rather than wear it!