1970s Zodiac Chronograph
Why This Watch Matters With its “Orange Boy” looks, this Zodiac brings out the funky 1970s all at once. The Full Story Back in the 1970s, Heuer manufactured some watches for Zodiac, which explains the similarity between some Zodiac watches and contemporary Heuer Autavias. Here, the cushion case might be different from any known Autavia, the dial is strongly reminiscent of the ‘Orange Boy’ reference 11630. Indeed, this Zodiac offers the very same handset and chronograph counters, while also relying on the caliber Valjoux 7734, which allows for a date window at 6 o’clock. This watch definitely showcases the 1970s style that we love. The Fine Print Maker: Zodiac Model: Chronograph Reference: NA Year: 1970s Case No: 734313 Material: Stainless steel Dimensions: 42mm diameter; 14mm thickness Sapphire Crystal: No Lume: Yes, tritium Caliber: Manual-wound chronograph caliber Valjoux 7734 Bracelet/Strap: HODINKEE Cracked Black Leather Strap Lug Width: 20mm Box/Papers: No What we Love and What You Should Know Overall, this Zodiac chronograph is in good condition. The orange touches on the dial have faded nicely; the tritium has taken a darker patina, although some of the small lume plots have partially fallen. The oversized 42mm case shows some scratches but aside from one on the caseback, none are too deep. The tachymeter shows a bit of aging on its periphery but it remains fully legible. The crown is unsigned, and the pushers non-fluted, but this appears to be the correct configuration for this Zodiac chronograph. This is an interesting vintage Zodiac you don't see come up so often. 10462704463, 1970s Zodiac Chronograph, Why This Watch Matters With its “Orange Boy” looks, this Zodiac brings out the funky 1970s all at once. The Full Story Back in the 1970s, Heuer manufactured some watches for Zodiac, which explains the similarity between some Zodiac watches and contemporary Heuer Autavias. Here, the cushion case might be different from any known Autavia, the dial is strongly reminiscent of the ‘Orange Boy’ reference 11630. Indeed, this Zodiac offers the very same handset and chronograph counters, while also relying on the caliber Valjoux 7734, which allows for a date window at 6 o’clock. This watch definitely showcases the 1970s style that we love. The Fine Print Maker: Zodiac Model: Chronograph Reference: NA Year: 1970s Case No: 734313 Material: Stainless steel Dimensions: 42mm diameter; 14mm thickness Sapphire Crystal: No Lume: Yes, tritium Caliber: Manual-wound chronograph caliber Valjoux 7734 Bracelet/Strap: HODINKEE Cracked Black Leather Strap Lug Width: 20mm Box/Papers: No What we Love and What You Should Know Overall, this Zodiac chronograph is in good condition. The orange touches on the dial have faded nicely; the tritium has taken a darker patina, although some of the small lume plots have partially fallen. The oversized 42mm case shows some scratches but aside from one on the caseback, none are too deep. The tachymeter shows a bit of aging on its periphery but it remains fully legible. The crown is unsigned, and the pushers non-fluted, but this appears to be the correct configuration for this Zodiac chronograph. This is an interesting vintage Zodiac you don't see come up so often., 190000
