#85 • Zodiac Sea Wolf Datographic, automatic

Part of 260813 - "Too Many Minutes" Watches, Jewelry & Coins - August 6 - August 13 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

High bid $950.00

Status: Sold

WW - Zodiac Sea Wolf Datographic, ref 722-916, automatic, 35mm x 43mm to lug tips, 18mm lug width, original stainless steel snap back case with bi-directional plated brass timing bezel with ball bearing click, black nylon one-piece strap, original black dial with applied silver luminous indices, date aperture at 3, 17J cal 70-72, s#151483, triple signed. This is a beautiful example of a watch that was very popular among GIs during the Vietnam War as they were readily available through postal and base exchanges. CONDITION: Mvt: Running, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, a few fine scratches to rotor and plates, no oxide; excellent-plus original dial with light darkening of the lume paint on the applied indices; excellent-plus luminous hands with light darkening on the edges of the lume fill, light surface spotting; polished case shows very light wear, a few small dings to case sides that were polished over, bezel with very light wear to brass on edges, bearing click still works, paint loss to engraved bezel; Zodiac signed crown shows little wear; plastic crystal looks good with light crazing. Estimate: $400 - $800 JH-79871