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Zodiac Sea Wolf Diver's Watch

Partially verified

This Zodiac Sea Wolf is a men's wristwatch from the 1960s. It features a steel case with a rotating grey bezel and is presented on a steel bracelet manufactured by JB Champion. The watch is powered by an automatic movement. The dial is black with a glossy finish and gilt printing, featuring applied luminous-filled triangular markers at the 12, 6, and 9 o'clock positions, with the corresponding numerals printed in black. A date display window is located at the 3 o'clock position. The hands are of the dauphine type and contain luminous material. The watch includes a handmade leather travel pouch. The auction description reports that the movement has been regulated by the collection's watchmaker and the bracelet is in excellent condition.

A frontal view of the Zodiac Sea Wolf diver's watch, featuring the steel bracelet, rotating grey bezel, and gilt-printed black dial with triangular markers.
A frontal view of the Zodiac Sea Wolf diver's watch, featuring the steel bracelet, rotating grey bezel, and gilt-printed black dial with triangular markers. — Zamanito. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
zamanito.com
Category
Wristwatch · Diver's watch
Maker / attribution
Zodiac
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
1960s
Source-reported place
Not established

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Bracelet

The watch is housed in a steel case featuring a rotating bezel with a grey tone. The overall design language follows a mid-century sports watch aesthetic, characterized by defined edges and extended lugs. It is paired with a metal bracelet produced by JB Champion, which features the Zodiac brand name inscribed on the clasp.

The auction description reports that the bracelet is in excellent condition. The watch is accompanied by a handmade leather travel pouch, which serves as an accessory to the timepiece.

Evidence for this section
  • “از یک قاب مستحکم فولادی به همراه بزل خاکستری رنگ بهره می‌برد”
  • “بند فولادی فابریک ساخت شرکت نام‌آشنای JB Champion عرضه می‌شود که بر روی قفل آن نام Zodiac درج شده است”
  • “طبق منبع، بند ساعت در شرایط عالی و بسیار خوب نگهداری شده”

Dial and Hands

The watch features a black glossy dial with gilt printing. The hour markers at 12, 6, and 9 o'clock are distinct, consisting of filled triangles with black numerals. A date display aperture is positioned at 3 o'clock.

The hands are of the dauphine style and incorporate luminous material to match the hour markers. The dial displays the model name and the word 'Automatic'.

Evidence for this section
  • “صفحه ساعت از نوع مشکی براق با چاپ گیلت (Glossy Gilt) است که کنتراست فوق‌العاده‌ای ایجاد کرده است”
  • “در موقعیت‌های ساعت ۱۲، ۶ و ۹، نشانگرهای مثلثی شاخص و کم‌نظیری تعبیه شده‌اند که با مواد شب‌نما پر شده و اعداد مربوطه به رنگ مشکی روی آن‌ها نقش بسته‌اند”
  • “عقربه‌های طرح دوفین (Dauphine) ساعت نیز حاوی مواد شب‌نما بوده و با تم نشانگرهای صفحه همخوانی دارند”

Movement and Maintenance

The timepiece is equipped with an automatic movement. Specific technical details regarding the caliber or the depth rating for water resistance are not provided in the source documentation.

The auction description reports that the watch movement has been professionally reviewed and regulated by the seller's watchmaker to ensure operational consistency.

Evidence for this section
  • “بر روی صفحه عبارت Automatic و نام مدل به چشم می‌خورد”
  • “مشخصات فنی کالیبر و میزان مقاومت در برابر آب در اسناد منبع قید نشده است”
  • “ساعت توسط ساعت‌ساز مجموعه بررسی و تنظیم فنی (Regulated) گردیده است”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific movement caliber utilized in this version of the Sea Wolf?
  • What are the precise manufacturing dates or case reference numbers for this specific iteration?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Zodiac Sea Wolf Diver's Watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerZodiac“برند سازنده: Zodiac”
ModelSea Wolf“مدل: Sea Wolf”
Date1960s“دوره ساخت: دهه ۱۹۶۰ میلادی”
Dial typeGlossy Gilt“صفحه ساعت از نوع مشکی براق با چاپ گیلت (Glossy Gilt) است”
HandsDauphine with luminous material“عقربه‌های طرح دوفین (Dauphine) ساعت نیز حاوی مواد شب‌نما بوده”
Bracelet makerJB Champion“بند فولادی فابریک ساخت شرکت نام‌آشنای JB Champion عرضه می‌شود”
ConditionRegulated by watchmaker“ساعت توسط ساعت‌ساز مجموعه بررسی و تنظیم فنی (Regulated) گردیده است”

Visible details

  • Triangular hour markers at 12, 6, and 9 with black numerals
  • Glossy black dial with gilt-colored text and branding
  • Multi-link steel bracelet with a clasp signed Zodiac
  • Dauphine hands with integrated luminous material

Research qualifications

  • Movement caliber and water resistance specifications are not documented in the provided source
  • Exact case dimensions and thickness are not provided

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

ساعت مچی غواصی وینتیج Zodiac Sea Wolf با صفحه گیلت

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record e166dbd1d2

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