{"product_id":"zodiac-zodia-chron-hermetic-chronograph-as04090","title":"Zodiac Zodia-Chron 'Hermetic' Chronograph","description":"\u003cp\u003eZodiac is a brand that few know - but those that do - really \u003cem\u003eknow.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the mid-1950s, Zodiac, then a renowned and well-respected Swiss manufacture, introduced the Sea Wolf.  While not really debuted until the early 1960s, the Sea Wolf is now considered to be among the first purpose-built dive watches to be manufactured, right alongside the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms and the Rolex Submariner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe success of the Sea Wolf ushered in a new era for Zodiac and allowed the brand to expand its design language to include other tool watches for different uses - such as the Zodia-Chron chronograph, World Time travel watches, and the Aerospace GMT.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece that we have here, a Zodia-Chron, may not have landed on the moon, completed hot laps at Daytona International Speedway or even guided Allied bomber squadrons, but it’s got all the characteristics of the watches that did, right down to the ever-reliable Valjoux 72 that powers it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComing in with a 36mm steel case with slightly angled lugs, an externally mounted black aluminum tachymeter bezel, dual 'barrel' pushers, and a signed crown, it features a beautiful, brushed silver ‘albino Panda’ Tritium dial with applied indices, a triple-register dial layout with a slightly smaller register at the 6 o'clock position, a grey chapter ring with subtle yet sporty red accents, and a matching handset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowered by the aforementioned, venerable Valjoux 72 hand-cranking movement, this piece comes fitted to its correct J.B. Champion stainless steel bracelet with a signed blade clasp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is an underrated vintage gem and the epitome of \"punching above its weight class.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare, niche, and beautifully made, these are overlooked by many, but absolutely should not be by you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zodiac","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40313769525335,"sku":"40990107","price":3350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/files\/AS04090_40990107_ZODIAC_ZODIACHRONHERMETIC_692.841-6_7e9b0ef6-d8d2-4746-bc3d-7123650d136b.jpg?v=1698779252","url":"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/products\/zodiac-zodia-chron-hermetic-chronograph-as04090","provider":"Analog:Shift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}