My new Zodiac Glorious

[Marrick]

Hi all. I collect - mostly Swiss - vintage, and am beginning to get a fondness for Zodiacs. But I'm not really into Dive watches, so a SW isn't high on my wishlist (unless incredibly cheap, of course!). Anyway, I have 3 Zodiacs now - this one came yesterday.









I'm guessing mid 50's, but any information would be appreciated. Great site BTW.  :)

[Butch]

Nice watch! I am thinking late 50's. One of my favorite models.

[Marrick]

Thank you! I guess there isn't a serial number table anywhere.


BTW, for the eagle-eyed, it seems to have an Incabloc shock protector - not the Parechoc stated on the back.  :)

[Butch]

Is one the French word for the other? Like Automatic and Automatique? I do not know enough to tell the difference to be honest. You do not want me inside a watch....

[Marrick]

No - its a different system/company. Parechoc is a system by KIF (used by Rolex). I'm no watchmaker either, but for those that are interested:

http://montresuisses.blogspot.com/2008/08/terms-of-art-chatons-combins.html



http://www.clock-watch.de/index.html?html/tec/sto/inc.htm

Incabloc trademarked the distinctive 'lyre' shaped spring.