{"product_id":"1960s-zodiac-swiss-vintage-mens-sporting-chronograph-stainless-steel","title":"1960's Zodiac Swiss Vintage Mens Sporting Chronograph - Stainless Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003eToday's offering showcases this all-original Zodiac two-register chronograph made by company for the U.S. market.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChronograph 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts untouched silver luminous dial is honest and original, and its blue steel chronograph hands add an elegant and upmarket touch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor the finishing touch, we have meticulously detailed it making it ready for immediate enjoyment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncluded 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYour 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry of origin:\u003c\/b\u003e Switzerland\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrand:\u003c\/b\u003e Zodiac\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear built:\u003c\/b\u003e c. 1960's\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/b\u003e Hours, Minutes, Chronograph, Subsidiary Seconds \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesigned for:\u003c\/b\u003e Men \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase material:\u003c\/b\u003e Stainless steel \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase markings (inside):\u003c\/b\u003e Clebar Watch Co. (Zodiac's US subsidiary), Swiss \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase condition:\u003c\/b\u003e 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 36mm wide (without crown), 44.5mm long lug tip-to-tip \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDial:\u003c\/b\u003e Silver with steel applique baton indexes, signed Zodiac, luminous dots, tachymetre scale, outer 1\/5 second markings, original and untouched \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHands:\u003c\/b\u003e Original, luminous steel \"batons\" with blue steel counterweighted seconds hand\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJewels:\u003c\/b\u003e 17 rubies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBand:\u003c\/b\u003e 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWidth between lugs:\u003c\/b\u003e 18mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrystal type:\u003c\/b\u003e Acrylic, excellent condition \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eServiced:\u003c\/b\u003e Yes, cleaned, oiled, and adjusted. The chronograph resets crisply and to a perfect zero. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTiming:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBox\/Papers:\u003c\/b\u003e BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReturns:\u003c\/b\u003e 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zodiac","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43020454068313,"sku":"8511SH","price":2395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1219\/5194\/files\/1174148933_o.jpg?v=1769436899","url":"https:\/\/shop.connoisseuroftime.com\/products\/1960s-zodiac-swiss-vintage-mens-sporting-chronograph-stainless-steel","provider":"Connoisseur of Time","version":"1.0","type":"link"}