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Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
April 12, 2019 10:00 AMCalender
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Zodiac Stainless Steel "Sea Wolf" Reference 722-946B Automatic Wristwatch

Sell one like this
$923$750
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 3230MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: April 12, 2019 10:00AM

Description:

Zodiac Stainless Steel "Sea Wolf" Reference 722-946B Automatic Wristwatch, c. 1960s, blue Bakelite bidirectional bezel, silver dial with orange chapter ring, marked "Zodiac/Sea Wolf/Automatic," with black and orange luminous stick hands, signed crown, snap back case, 17-jewel 72B caliber movement, dia. 35 mm.

Note: The Sea Wolf was one of the first diver watches with a rotating bezel and was tested against the famous Blancpain Fifty Fathoms in 1953 at Basel Fair. The Zodiac was rated for 339 feet, surpassing the rating of the Fifty Fathoms at 330 feet.
Estimate $300-500

currently, setting winding and running, case back is off and needs to be put back on, appears to be a new casket on case back.


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