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1940's Zodiac Vintage Mens Dress Watch - 14K Gold
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Description Condition: Pre-owned: An item that has been used or worn previously. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Zodiac Band Material: Genuine Leather Gender: Men's Country of Manufacture: Switzerland Features: Hours, Minutes, Subsidiary Seconds Warranty: Non-Factory Warranty Year of Manufacture: 1950-1959 Case Material: Solid Gold
1940's ZODIAC Vintage Mens Dress Watch - 14K Gold
Beautiful Hooded Lug Case - 1 Year Warranty Today's auction showcases this striking Zodiac mens rectangular watch in 14K gold with dramatic hooded lug case made for the U.S. market. Classic and elegant yet slightly avante garde, it possesses a great '50's American look. It presents in very pleasing condition. The silver dial is a very well done previous restoration. The case is better than near mint. Powering the watch is a fine handwound Zodiac caliber 370 movement. It was just cleaned and oiled. We have installed a new Teju strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment. Included with the purchase is a one-year warranty on the movement and its function and a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity. Zodiac:
Zodiac was a midsize Swiss watchmaking firm. Although their name may be unfamiliar to some, Zodiac achieved a level of quality in their watches that was 50% higher than the Swiss watchmaking average according to the Watch Testing Office of Switzerland.
Timepiece's Finer Points:
Dial: Light silver with gold indexes, previously well-restored Crystal: Acrylic, vintage, excellent condition Case: 14K gold, signed Zodiac, two-body, 23mm diameter at widest point, 34mm long lug tip-to-tip Band: Teju, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn Movement: Zodiac caliber 370, handwound, rhodium plated, 17 jewels Functions: Hours, Minutes, Subsidiary Seconds
Detailed Appraisal: Manufacturer: Zodiac Country of origin: Switzerland, made for the U.S. market Year built: c. 1950's Functions: Hours, Minutes, Subsidiary Seconds Designed for: Men - by today's standards a unisex watch. Case material: 14K gold Case condition: Better than near mint Dimensions: 23mm diameter at widest point, 34mm long lug tip-to-tip Dial: Light silver with gold indexes, previously well-restored Hands: Original, gold faceted dauphines Movement type: Zodiac caliber 370, handwound, rhodium plated, 17 jewels Band: Teju, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn Width between lugs: 19mm Crystal type: Acrylic, vintage, excellent condition Serviced: Yes, cleaned and oiled.Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an experienced team of watchmakers both of whom each have over forty years of experience and a large number of parts.
Warranty: 1-year warranty. Please see our eBay page for details. Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price. Simply notify us and send it back anytime within 30 days after it has been received. Our goal is to exceed your expectations throughout the buying experience. View our feedback and shop with confidence.
Connoisseur of Time In the News: 12/10/2005 -- CONNOISSEUR OF TIME SELLS SPECIAL TIMEPIECE TO OMEGA MUSEUM
8/16/2006 -- VINTAGE WATCH COMPANY HELPS NEUHAUS MUSEUM FILL NEW PERMANENT EXHIBIT
4/4/2008 -- CONNOISSEUR OF TIME GIVES BACK – WATCH COMPANY DONATES FUNDS TO SUPPORT KENYAN COMMUNITY
Contact us Connoisseur of Time, Inc.
1000 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.
Suite 6-343
Suwanee, GA 30024
U.S.A.
1.866.204.1267
HOURS OF OPERATION MONDAY-FRIDAY
10AM-4PM EST CLOSED
SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS PAYMENT SELLING POLICIES 100% satisfaction guarantee for all of our watches. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price anytime within 30 days after the watch has been received. Our goal is to exceed our client's expectations throughout the buying experience. All items are packaged carefully and mailed in specially constructed, reinforced shipping boxes designed for high value items. The purchase price will be the declared value of the merchandise on any required customs forms. US, Canadian, and British buyers paying by Paypal must use a confirmed address. The payment of ALL customs duties, tariffs, and taxes are the responsibility of the buyer. Please be aware of the cost of these for your country as you enter a bid. The water resistance of vintage watches can no longer be guaranteed and is not covered under the watch's warranty. We do not recommend getting a vintage watch wet, even one that was originally designed to be waterproof Winning bidders must fully pay within 3 days of the auction. After 3 days the piece will be relisted and appropriate action taken against the non-paying bidder. To be fair to all bidders, we make it our practice never to end an auction early. Because of the high rate of lost items and number of fraudulent payments, we do not sell or ship to Indonesia or Africa. SHIPPING Domestic shipping is by UPS Ground or USPS Express Mail. All shipments are fully insured. An estimate can be obtained by using eBay's shipping calculator found in this listing. International shipments will sent via U.S. International Express Mail fully insured. An estimate can be obtained by using eBay's shipping calculator found in this listing. A $5 (USD) handling fee applies to all international orders. We will e-mail the winning bidder at the end of the auction with the exact shipping cost. Bidder is responsible for all duties and taxes. The shipping cost to most countries not covered by eBay's shipping calculator is $38.95 plus insurance. Insurance charges are $1.55 for every $100 of coverage needed. This includes the following countries: Italy, UK (for some shipments), Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Iceland, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Singapore, Hong Kong, and all other countries for which eBay's shipping calculator does not generate a quote. The insurance fee for certain “high-risk” countries not in the above list is a flat rate of $50. Bidders with less than 10 positive feedbacks or whose feedback rating is less than 98% must contact us before placing a bid.
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Description
| Condition: | Pre-owned: An item that has been used or worn previously. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | Zodiac |
| Band Material: | Genuine Leather | Gender: | Men's |
| Country of Manufacture: | Switzerland | Features: | Hours, Minutes, Subsidiary Seconds |
| Warranty: | Non-Factory Warranty | Year of Manufacture: | 1950-1959 |
| Case Material: | Solid Gold |
Beautiful Hooded Lug Case - 1 Year Warranty
| Today's auction showcases this striking Zodiac mens rectangular watch in 14K gold with dramatic hooded lug case made for the U.S. market. Classic and elegant yet slightly avante garde, it possesses a great '50's American look. It presents in very pleasing condition. The silver dial is a very well done previous restoration. The case is better than near mint. Powering the watch is a fine handwound Zodiac caliber 370 movement. It was just cleaned and oiled. We have installed a new Teju strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment. Included with the purchase is a one-year warranty on the movement and its function and a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity. Zodiac: Zodiac was a midsize Swiss watchmaking firm. Although their name may be unfamiliar to some, Zodiac achieved a level of quality in their watches that was 50% higher than the Swiss watchmaking average according to the Watch Testing Office of Switzerland. |
| Timepiece's Finer Points: | |
| Dial: Light silver with gold indexes, previously well-restored | Crystal: Acrylic, vintage, excellent condition |
| Case: 14K gold, signed Zodiac, two-body, 23mm diameter at widest point, 34mm long lug tip-to-tip | Band: Teju, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn |
| Movement: Zodiac caliber 370, handwound, rhodium plated, 17 jewels | Functions: Hours, Minutes, Subsidiary Seconds |
| Detailed Appraisal: |
| Manufacturer: Zodiac Country of origin: Switzerland, made for the U.S. market Year built: c. 1950's Functions: Hours, Minutes, Subsidiary Seconds Designed for: Men - by today's standards a unisex watch. Case material: 14K gold Case condition: Better than near mint Dimensions: 23mm diameter at widest point, 34mm long lug tip-to-tip Dial: Light silver with gold indexes, previously well-restored Hands: Original, gold faceted dauphines Movement type: Zodiac caliber 370, handwound, rhodium plated, 17 jewels Band: Teju, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn Width between lugs: 19mm Crystal type: Acrylic, vintage, excellent condition Serviced: Yes, cleaned and oiled.Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an experienced team of watchmakers both of whom each have over forty years of experience and a large number of parts. Warranty: 1-year warranty. Please see our eBay page for details. Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price. Simply notify us and send it back anytime within 30 days after it has been received. Our goal is to exceed your expectations throughout the buying experience. View our feedback and shop with confidence. |
| Connoisseur of Time In the News: |
| 12/10/2005 -- CONNOISSEUR OF TIME SELLS SPECIAL TIMEPIECE TO OMEGA MUSEUM 8/16/2006 -- VINTAGE WATCH COMPANY HELPS NEUHAUS MUSEUM FILL NEW PERMANENT EXHIBIT 4/4/2008 -- CONNOISSEUR OF TIME GIVES BACK – WATCH COMPANY DONATES FUNDS TO SUPPORT KENYAN COMMUNITY |
| Contact us |
| Connoisseur of Time, Inc. 1000 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Suite 6-343 Suwanee, GA 30024 U.S.A. 1.866.204.1267 HOURS OF OPERATION MONDAY-FRIDAY 10AM-4PM EST CLOSED SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS PAYMENT SELLING POLICIES 100% satisfaction guarantee for all of our watches. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price anytime within 30 days after the watch has been received. Our goal is to exceed our client's expectations throughout the buying experience. All items are packaged carefully and mailed in specially constructed, reinforced shipping boxes designed for high value items. The purchase price will be the declared value of the merchandise on any required customs forms. US, Canadian, and British buyers paying by Paypal must use a confirmed address. The payment of ALL customs duties, tariffs, and taxes are the responsibility of the buyer. Please be aware of the cost of these for your country as you enter a bid. The water resistance of vintage watches can no longer be guaranteed and is not covered under the watch's warranty. We do not recommend getting a vintage watch wet, even one that was originally designed to be waterproof Winning bidders must fully pay within 3 days of the auction. After 3 days the piece will be relisted and appropriate action taken against the non-paying bidder. To be fair to all bidders, we make it our practice never to end an auction early. Because of the high rate of lost items and number of fraudulent payments, we do not sell or ship to Indonesia or Africa. SHIPPING Bidders with less than 10 positive feedbacks or whose feedback rating is less than 98% must contact us before placing a bid. |