1969 Astrographic

[Butch]

I had an email exchange today that I thought I would share with you all on the subject line.

I have worn a Zodiac Astrographic SST since 1969 (attached is a 1972 pic of me wearing it).  My original was stolen in the '80s and I immediately replaced it.

Purchased in 1969 at the Base Exchange, Vandenberg AFB, CA. I picked it out for my 9th Birthday.  My parents almost freaked out & tried to talk me out of it.

It has been in Motorcycle & bicycle mishaps, Motocross races, Cross country races (motorcycles, automobile & horseback). It has been immersed in 2 Oceans and 3 Seas along with numerous rivers & lakes. It has been in Demolition Derbies, flattracking, numerous jumps (motorcycles, automobile & horseback) and wrecks... And it has put up with Construction, Demolition, Farming, Ranching and daily life. For 51 years my Zodiac(s) have served me well.

[Ultra-Vintage]

Very cool.  I always love original owner stories and pics 

Watches are more to many people's lives than just "something that tells time".  No one will reminisce about all the life adventures they had with their cell phone.  Especially because that cell phone was thrown in the trash 10 models ago....

[Cobber]

Huh?  He was 9 in 1969 and by age twelve had a beard?  Must have meant nineteen.  Cool story.