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All Original ZODIAC Astrographic SST with Floating Hands & Black Dial
This watch was SOLD on August 1, 2018 (Destinaton: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia).
![]() Accessories: none Year: 1970 - 1979 Crystal: glass Dial Width: 28 mm Dial Height: 28 mm |
Movement: 21 jewels automatic Case: stainless steel Case Width: 40 mm without crown Case Height: 40 mm Case Number: 882-963 Movement Number: 88D Band: stainless steel Band Width: 18 mm Band Length: 5.75 in (measures up to 7.75 in with case) |
This is an authentic Swiss-made 1970s ZODIAC Astrographic SST Automatic Watch with Date.
- All Original ZODIAC Watch!
- FEATURES: Floating Hands, Black Dial, All Stainless Steel
- STAINLESS STEEL: case, crown, back, bracelet & expanding clasp
- Notes on the DIAL DISCS: The innovation of its mystery dial lies in 3 transparent discs that represent its hands. The disc of the floating dot has light discoloration spots.
- Notes on the CROWN: The date is supposed to advance when you press on the crown. This quickset function no longer works. Date adjustment is done by advancing the time to +24 hours.
- Notes on the CASE BACK: has scattered light corrosion spots
Here are some awesome blast-from-the-past ZODIAC Astrographic print advertisements for your appreciation & reference! Click the images below to expand to full-view. |
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The photos presented below are of the actual item for sale. Kindly study them carefully because what you see is what you will get. We try our best to describe watches as accurately as we can that's why we present them visually & literally. In case we missed a few points, you are welcome to ask questions.
This watch keeps good time & is in good working condition! Add this to your collection of vintage quality timepieces!

This ZODIAC Astrographic features its all original manufactured parts: floating hands, black dial & an all steel body!
ZODIAC's design innovation of the floating red dot (represents seconds) & floating hands (represents hours & minutes) for ZODIAC Astrographic won the 1972 "Montres et Bijoux" exhibition.

EXTERNAL CONDITION: This watch is in *EXCELLENT condition (88-92%): Evidence of use is visible to the unaided eye. Scratches are light, but more numerous than "near mint".
INTERNAL CONDITION: This watch is in *EXCELLENT condition (88-92%): Working perfectly, needs no repair or service.
*condition descriptives mainly based on the Timezone Grading System

stainless steel case
matte black dial or face

FLOATING HANDS
Notes on the DIAL DISCS: The innovation of its mystery dial lies in 3 transparent discs that represent its hands. The disc of the floating dot has light discoloration spots.
round date display window at 12 o'clock

painted gold "AUTOMATIC" at 3 o'clock
painted gold "ASTROGRAPHIC", "SST" & "SWISS MADE" at 6 o'clock
painted gold ZODIAC name logo at 9 o'clock
painted black/white ZODIAC symbol logo on the center
painted black/white grid

ZODIAC stainless steel crown
Notes on the CROWN: The date is supposed to advance when you press on the crown. This quickset function no longer works. Date adjustment is done by advancing the time to +24 hours.

original ZODIAC stainless steel bracelet
Band Length: 5.75 in (measures up to 7.75 in with case)


ZODIAC stainless steel Fold-Over clasp

stainless steel case back embossed with ZODIAC name logo, ZODIAC symbol logo, "WATER & SHOCK RESISTANT ", "ANTIMAGNETIC", "AUTOMATIC", "SWISS" & balance detail
Notes on the CASE BACK: has scattered light corrosion spots
We cannot guarantee the effectiveness of its waterproof closure because this watch is vintage

reverse side of case back embossed with "ZODIAC LTD.", "LE LOCLE SWISS", "ACIER INOX" & serial numbers.


Swiss-made ZODIAC 21 jewels automatic movement - tested by our experienced technician