{"product_id":"zodiac-standard-1961-national-matches-high-rifle-award-watch-as09498","title":"Zodiac Standard 1961 National Matches High Rifle Award Watch","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat is it about \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/collections\/vintage-watches\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003evintage watches\u003c\/a\u003e that gets our hearts racing?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s the quaint aesthetic, beautiful patina, and the history they represents that tugs at our heartstrings time and time again. And if we can betray the romantic in us for a moment, it’s the untold stories imbued into each and every mark, scuff and scratch that give a timepiece that undeniable charm we so desperately love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Zodiac checks all these boxes — and more! \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDating to the early 1960s, this piece features a stylized 26mm 14K yellow gold case with ‘fancy’ lugs, a signed crown, and a fantastic, faceted acrylic crystal. The white dial has patinated to a delightful cream tone and features applied, ‘dagger,’ gold indices; a constant seconds subsidiary register at 6 o’clock; and a matching gold handset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe caseback reveals that this piece was presented to the Air Force Times Award for High Rifle during the 1961 National Matches celebrating exceptional marksmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccompanied by its original inner and outer presentation box, papers, hangtags, and a signed, alligator leather strap with a matching gold-tone pin buckle, this piece offers up an incredible opportunity to own an interesting piece of history. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zodiac","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40907118280791,"sku":"40991867","price":1150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/files\/AS09498_40991867_ZODIAC_14KYGFANCYLUGPRESENTATIONWATCH_1180-6.jpg?v=1715606614","url":"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/products\/zodiac-standard-1961-national-matches-high-rifle-award-watch-as09498","provider":"Analog:Shift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}