Today's offering showcases this all-original Zodiac two-register chronograph made by company for the U.S. market.

It presents as a subtle vintage timepiece that can be worn everyday and whose price tag won't break the budget, but it is far from simple.

Chronograph watches were originally designed as precision instruments, serving the needs of doctor's, pilots, auto racers, sportsmen, and other professionals who demanded a high level of precision in their timing. Equipped with special functions to aid the wearer in the task at hand, these fine mechanisms played an integral role in their owner's lives.

Two of the most utilized features on a chronograph were a special dial for timing events up to 30 minutes in duration and a tachymetre scale for easily determining speed and distance, such as on this watch. Some like this one also had 1/5 second markings on the dial for very precise timing.

This watch is powered by a Landeron caliber 248 movement. For those unfamiliar with chronographs, due to their complexity, in vintage times most brands, including respected firms like Rolex, Breitling, and Heuer, did not manufacture their own chronograph movements but rather purchased them from companies who specialized in making the sophisticated mechanisms.

One of the main chronograph movement makers of the period was the Swiss firm Landeron. Their movements are well-known for powering some of Heuer's, Breitlings, and Baume et Mercier's chronographs, as well as watches from Gallet and a number of other Swiss watch houses.

If you stake your claim as a watch enthusiast, but find yourself frantically thumbing through your coffee table watch catalogs to see if you somehow missed this brand in the lineup of famous swiss made watches, don't worry. You're not alone.

Our watch has all of its original parts down to its very pleasing J.B. Champion for Zodiac bracelet, which has a great design style and execution.

Its untouched silver luminous dial is honest and original, and its blue steel chronograph hands add an elegant and upmarket touch.

Its case, which has wonderful faceted lugs, presents in honest original condition. The bottom lug edges have some plating wear and it has fairly light wear. It has never been polished. Please inquire if you would like it restored. It presents nicely on the wrist.

A Master Watchmaker has serviced the watch. The chronograph resets crisply and to a perfect zero. It is running extremely strong and true, keeping time essentially on par with a new band.

For the finishing touch, we have meticulously detailed it making it ready for immediate enjoyment.

Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. international warranty on the movement and its function, a full-page custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.

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 extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center.

Country of origin: Switzerland
Brand: Zodiac
Year built: c. 1960's
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Chronograph, Subsidiary Seconds
Designed for: Men
Case material: Stainless steel
Case markings (inside): Clebar Watch Co. (Zodiac's US subsidiary), Swiss
Case condition: Its case, which has wonderful faceted lugs, presents in honest original condition. The bottom lug edges have some plating wear and it has fairly light wear. It has never been polished.
Dimensions: 36mm wide (without crown), 44.5mm long lug tip-to-tip
Dial: Silver with steel applique baton indexes, signed Zodiac, luminous dots, tachymetre scale, outer 1/5 second markings, original and untouched
Hands: Original, luminous steel "batons" with blue steel counterweighted seconds hand
Jewels: 17 rubies
Band: Original, signed Zodiac, pleasing and high-quality JB Champion bracelet, stainless steel, sized to fit a wrist up to approx. 7.75 inches, adjustable, excellent condition with only light wear
Width between lugs: 18mm
Crystal type: Acrylic, excellent condition
Serviced: Yes, cleaned, oiled, and adjusted. The chronograph resets crisply and to a perfect zero.
Timing: Timed on a state-of-the-art computerized system.  It is running extremely strong and true, keeping time essentially on par with a new band.
Warranty: 1-year warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details. 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 extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center.
Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee

We offer a 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 7 days after the watch has been received. Our goal is to exceed our client's expectations throughout the buying experience.

All watches are packaged carefully and mailed double boxed in specially constructed, reinforced shipping boxes designed for high value items. All watches are sent fully insured with signature required. Most of our domestic shipping is done through FedEx. At times we will also use USPS Express Mail, and we can accommodate most requests for your preferred carrier. International shipments are sent USPS International Express Mail or FedEx.

The purchase price will be the declared value of the merchandise on any required customs forms. The payment of all customs duties, tariffs, and taxes are the responsibility of the buyer.

Also note that 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.

To get an idea of how this watch will look on the wrist, please use the Watch Sizing Guide

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