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Zodiac Talk => General Zodiac Discussion => Topic started by: Marrick on February 19, 2010, 12:58:20 PM

Title: My new Zodiac Glorious
Post by: Marrick on February 19, 2010, 12:58:20 PM
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.

(https://www.vintagezodiacs.com/zforums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Finlinethumb54.webshots.com%2F46901%2F2845526640101294029S425x425Q85.jpg&hash=b5e5f0a04561d2837e74b3fe340db59855b8352a) (http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2845526640101294029hpfMBI)

(https://www.vintagezodiacs.com/zforums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Finlinethumb03.webshots.com%2F43714%2F2665761030101294029S425x425Q85.jpg&hash=a786ec5285c928c3b263f954b10fdaf2dffb4043) (http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2665761030101294029MeNVZc)

(https://www.vintagezodiacs.com/zforums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Finlinethumb49.webshots.com%2F45296%2F2042922230101294029S425x425Q85.jpg&hash=fcc193d337b2bf25c730780570967d2b636bbeab) (http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2042922230101294029HluNcG)

(https://www.vintagezodiacs.com/zforums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Finlinethumb07.webshots.com%2F45958%2F2437274400101294029S425x425Q85.jpg&hash=42627266696d94a2ddd3d8819274dfa81cb43a88) (http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2437274400101294029wfWwze)

I'm guessing mid 50's, but any information would be appreciated. Great site BTW.  :)
Title: Re: My new Zodiac Glorious
Post by: Butch on February 19, 2010, 01:28:18 PM
Nice watch! I am thinking late 50's. One of my favorite models.
Title: Re: My new Zodiac Glorious
Post by: Marrick on February 19, 2010, 02:06:11 PM

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.  :)
Title: Re: My new Zodiac Glorious
Post by: Butch on February 19, 2010, 05:29:18 PM
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....
Title: Re: My new Zodiac Glorious
Post by: Marrick on February 19, 2010, 06:46:08 PM
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

(https://www.vintagezodiacs.com/zforums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Finlinethumb32.webshots.com%2F44831%2F2378481510101294029S600x600Q85.jpg&hash=f4f149e198e2c3688d40b7348805db03906c2870) (http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2378481510101294029sffBOR)

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

Incabloc trademarked the distinctive 'lyre' shaped spring.
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