In 1882, Ariste Calame founded a workshop for the production of watches in Le Locle, Switzerland. The original name of the company was Ariste Calame and would later become Zodiac. The name Zodiac not registered until 1908, despite being used earlier by the company. The founder’s son, Louis Ariste Calame, was sent to watchmaking school and took over the company in 1895.
The first flat pocket watch, launched in 1928, used the Zodiac calibre 1617 movement. In 1930, the brand designed and produced the first automatic sports watch and the popular Zodiac Autographic. The Autographic was self-winding with a power reserve gauge, an unbreakable crystal, and a radium dial and was water and shock resistant. In 1953, Zodiac introduced the Sea Wolf as the first purpose-built “dive watch” manufactured and marketed to the masses. To date, the original Sea Wolf and its successor, the early-1970s Super Sea Wolf, are considered two of the most iconic commercial dive watches.
With a patented crown/stem system and improved case back design, Super Sea Wolf’s water pressure rating increased from 200-meter rating to 750 meters. The 750-meter-rated Super Sea Wolf was introduced in the early 1970s and was used by the U.S. Navy SEALs.
The Zodiac Aerospace is a popular vantage Zodiac model that takes after the original Sea Wolf’s design. It was released in 1960 and is a GMT watch with a red GMT hand and 24 hours indicated on its two-colour bezel.
Financial troubles and Fossil Inc. acquisition
Zodiac Seadragon watch Z02908
Sea Wolf model relaunch, 2015
In 1990, Willy Gad Monnier, formerly of TAG Heuer, purchased the Zodiac brand, but the company, Montres Zodiac SA, went bankrupt in November 1997. In September 1998, Genender International, Inc. purchased the Zodiac inventory, including their trademarks, registrations, and other assets. Genender discontinued the “Point” series models, Swiss Formulas, Sea Wolf, most automatic watches, and automatic chronographs. The only two 1990s models kept were the Super Sea Wolf and the Marine Life, both of which were updated with new metal bands.
On October 1, 2001, Fossil Inc. acquired the worldwide rights to the Zodiac brand name for approximately $4.7 million for use in watches, clocks, and other timekeeping devices.
In April 2002, the new Zodiac line was introduced at the BaselWorld watch show in Switzerland, with the notable absence of any Sea Wolf model for the first time in 50 years.[citation needed]
In February 2010, Fossil Inc. launched the ZMX (Zodiac Mission Extreme) line to reflect a new segment of sports and outdoor enthusiasts. The much larger case sizes (44 mm and up) and caoutchouc rubber straps denoted the bulk of watch lines, focused on automotive racing (ZMX Racer), aviation (ZMX Aviator), diving (ZMX Oceanaire), and exploration (ZMX Adventurer).
February 2015 marked the return of Sea Wolf, with a reissue of vintage-inspired versions of the 1954 model in two editions, “Skin Diver” and “Diver.” Since the depth rating on the new Sea Wolf was the same as the original (200 meters/660 feet), the technical advancements came primarily in the form of its automatic movement: the Fossil Group-manufactured STP 1-11 (Swiss Technology Production 1-11), housing 26 jewels with 44-hour power reserve.
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ZODIAC OLYMPOS GOLD ZO9703 LUXURY
Originally launched in 1961 and now reimagined for today, the Zodiac Olympos embodies innovative style and sophistication. With a 5 ATM water resistance rating, this 37.7mm watch showcases a manta ray-shaped gold pvd stainless steel case, hand applied stainless steel indices, Swiss-made STP 3-13 automatic movement and black Italian leather strap.
Estimated delivery on 10 - 16 October, 2024$2,350.00 EAN: 034000126064ZODIAC OLYMPOS GOLD ZO9703 LUXURY
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ZODIAC SUPER SEA WOLF COMPRESSION DIVER AUTOMATIC ZO9270
ZODIAC AN ICON REIMAGINED
Super Sea Wolf Compression. Heritage-inspired…revived and retooled as the ultimate adventure watch.Estimated delivery on 10 - 16 October, 2024$2,500.00 EAN: 186000080553 -
ZODIAC SUPER SEA WOLF AUTOMATIC ZO9291
Zodiac Watch Super Sea Wolf ZO9291. Zodiac watches have dedicated themselves to excellence in precision, design, and craftsmanship associated with authentic Swiss horology. By consistently pushing the limits of design innovation, the Zodiac style has evolved, and our watches have become more technical and dynamic, while staying true to our Swiss roots and quality that put us on the map.
Estimated delivery on 10 - 16 October, 2024$2,500.00 EAN: 156000080563ZODIAC SUPER SEA WOLF AUTOMATIC ZO9291
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ZODIAC SUPER SEA WOLF GMT AUTOMATIC ZO9416
Zodiac’s 40mm Super Sea Wolf GMT watch features a black sunray dial, STP 7-20 Automatic movement and stainless steel bracelet.
Estimated delivery on 10 - 16 October, 2024$2,550.00 EAN: 158000121406 -
ZODIAC SUPER SEA WOLF COMPRESSION DIVER AUTOMATIC ZO9295
This 40mm Super Sea Wolf Compression features a stainless steel case, degrade brushed dial, STP 1-21 Swiss automatic movement with 44 hr power reserve, Super-LumiNova hands and markers, a 5-link stainless steel bracelet, additional nylon utility strap, and is water resistant to 200 meters.
Estimated delivery on 10 - 16 October, 2024$2,900.00 EAN: 068000121750 -
ZODIAC SUPER SEA WOLF CERAMIC COMPRESSION DIVER ZO9590
This 41mm Super Sea Wolf Compression features a ceramic case, blue sunray dial, STP 1-11 Swiss-made automatic movement, 44 hr power reserve, Super-LumiNova hands and markers, blue rubber strap, and is water resistant to 200 meters. This watch is COSC certified.
Estimated delivery on 10 - 16 October, 2024$2,900.00 EAN: 167000121873 -
ZODIAC x ROWING BLAZERS SUPER SEA WOLF GMT WORLD TIME AUTOMATIC
Zodiac’s 40mm Super Sea Wolf watch features a black and white sunray dial, STP7-20 movement and stainless steel bracelet.
Estimated delivery on 10 - 16 October, 2024$3,450.00 EAN: 132000121536 -
ZODIAC SUPER SEA WOLF PRO-DIVER GMT RUBBER STRAP
This 42mm Super Sea Wolf watch features a black sunray dial with a helium valve, Swiss-made C125 automatic three-hand movement and black rubber strap.
Estimated delivery on 10 - 16 October, 2024$3,600.00 EAN: 149000121640