Best 50 bucks I ever dropped!

Z-FREAK said:

FANTASTIC watch bro!

I have the black dial version!

Don'tcha dig that big, thick strap?

Enjoy!

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Sure do, that makes it I think - another well-kept Zodiac secret watch! Can you post a pic of the black version?

jasontking said:

where do i get one for $50?!

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pm

cb400bill said:

Why is it a secret?

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I don't know - I'm new here! Are we allowed to say where we got it? Don't want to violate any rules...

GuySie said:

Not at all! I'm not much of a Zodiac fan and won't warm up to this model either (though I like the wire lugs detail), but the pics are great. The lighting on the first is just beautiful, a little more light on the dial might have made it pop more, but there's absolutely nothing to be dissapointed about there.

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Thanks - actually, I just realized it, I should have made the lume go off for that first photo, that might have looked cool!

jasontking said:

How does the strap go on? Are there still spring bars between the wire lugs or is the strap stitched on?

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Haven't quite figured that out yet - can't see in there. Maybe Z-Freak knows? The band is nice, thick leather, so no plans to replace it although I wonder what it might look like on rubber...

Z-FREAK said:

Here is the black one you requested Sodiac...

And here I featured in a Sig a few months back...

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Suu-weeet! Thanks!

So many PM's, so I guess I'll post here. I wasn't sure if I was allowed to say where I bought it?

Stop me if I'm doing something wrong, I'm new to WUS and don't know if this is allowed. But I got it at Metro Watch Co. on the famous auction site, they're supposedly the official Zodiac online source. I've bought a few from them, excellent service and fast shipping.

Here's the secret - look for the "Make an offer" watches and make him an offer, but don't lowball it, look around and make a reasonable offer. Some of the watches they have are auction only, others have the Make an offer.

On one hand, I don't want to reveal a good source, but on the other hand, making more Zodiac lovers is a good thing! :-!

Chrome said:

I'm in love with the case and dial, but the hands. Does um, any one think the minute hand is a little, phallic? Does it look better in person?

Later,
Chrome...

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Hey, this is a Zodiac! It's a MAN'S watch!! ;-)

Update - I lost the strap keeper on mine somehow :think: and couldn't find another.

It dropped off after the first time I wore it, so be careful.

I ended up ordering a new 26 mm silicone dive strap and a Pan-style leather strap from Panatime both hefty 5 mm thick...

jasontking said:

Please post pics when you get them. Thanks!

How'd that keeper fall off I wonder. Kids in the house? Mine does not fit over the buckle.

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I have no idea - total mystery! How can a keeper simply come off? I wore it once, put it in the watch box, next time... I go to buckle it and the keeper is gone! Very strange - Z-FREAK says I have keeper ghosts in the house!

I guess I'm going to have to lock the watch boxes at night! Anyway, hoping the new straps will look just as good...or better!