Zodiac Super Sea Wolf Skin Automatic, Black

Description

The 1953 introduction of the Super Sea Wolf cemented its legacy as one of the world’s first dive watches, a story that continues today as the ZODIAC develops the line with new releases that reference the past in intriguing ways. This example is faithful to the original 1953 release.

Featuring a stainless steel case and unidirectional bezel, black matte dial, C3 Super-LumiNova hands and indexes, and stainless steel three-link bracelet, the Super Sea Wolf conveys the brand’s commitment to definitive dive style. The STP 1-11 automatic movement and sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating stay true to the quality and style of ZODIAC.

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ZODIAC Super Sea Wolf Skin: Product Details

・ STP calibre 1-11 automatic movement
・ 26 jewels
・ 44 hour power reserve
・ sandblasted black dial
・ stainless steel screw-down caseback
・ screw down crown
・ unidirectional rotating mineral crystal bezel
・ sapphire crystal
・ C3 Super-LumiNova on hands and markers
・ stainless steel bracelet with safety clasp
・ water resistant to 200 metres

・ case diameter: 39mm
・ case thickness: 13mm
・ lug width: 20mm

In a competitive market for dive watches, ZODIAC stands apart from other watch manufacturers with its fearless use of colour. As early as the 1960s, ZODIAC was producing watches with unusual colour combinations, such as pale blue for the bezel against a bright neon orange and black dial that jumped out among the sea of mostly conservative all-black dive watches at the time.

THE BACKSTORY

ZODIAC was built on value and volume during its golden era from the ’50s to the ’70s. The watches provided an affordable tool that could stand up to the circumstances the adventurous wearers often found themselves in, be it diving, racing, or crawling through the jungle. Modern ZODIAC doesn’t stray from that formula, and the watches put forth a very strong value proposition. Swiss Technology Production (STP), Fossil Group’s in-house movement manufacturer, supplies movements for many ZODIAC watches. In addition, the modern designs are tasteful and thoughtful interpretations of the watches that built the ZODIAC name and forged its reputation as a reliable tool watchmaker.