JDS (Ohio)
09-26-2006, 06:23 PM
This forum is a fantastic idea, something I'm now surprised that the rest of us weren't begging you guys for earlier.
These watches all go back to the early 1970s or late 1960s, so I think they should qualify. But as you can probably see, I'm in a rut here: the Zodiac Sea Wolf line. Interestingly, each of these 3 models was handed out at one time or another to Navy SEALs graduating from BUDDS, during the Vietnam years. I dont' think you can say they were "issued" though, I understand it was a little less official than that.
The stainless steel Sea Wolf 20 ATM is from the 1960s. This one came with its original bracelet, box, and paperwork. Even the cellophane that originally protected the manual was with it.
The gold bezel Sea Wolf 20 ATM needs a better strap or bracelet, but I think my wife wants it if I can ever find the right bracelet for it. At 35mm it's not quite too big for her to wear, yet offers better legibility than almost any current lady's watch. Even though topping 30 years of age, the indices and hands still glow.
The Super Sea Wolf 75 ATM is the latest addition, a model that ran from the late 1960s into the 1970s. The bracelet is an oldie, but not original to the SSW, and can't be expanded quite enough for my wrist, so I'm looking for something better to put it on. If anyone who sees a correct Zodiac bracelet out there, I'd sure appreciate a heads up on it.
Hopefully my photography will improve enough in future to do these Zodiacs justice. Thanks for looking guys!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v235/Zaphod04/Sea%20Wolf%2020%20ATM/SeaWolfinbox.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v235/Zaphod04/Sea%20Wolf%2020%20ATM/ZodiacSeawolf_1960s_withgoldbezel2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v235/Zaphod04/Super%20Sea%20Wolf%2075%20ATM/P8190650.jpg
These watches all go back to the early 1970s or late 1960s, so I think they should qualify. But as you can probably see, I'm in a rut here: the Zodiac Sea Wolf line. Interestingly, each of these 3 models was handed out at one time or another to Navy SEALs graduating from BUDDS, during the Vietnam years. I dont' think you can say they were "issued" though, I understand it was a little less official than that.
The stainless steel Sea Wolf 20 ATM is from the 1960s. This one came with its original bracelet, box, and paperwork. Even the cellophane that originally protected the manual was with it.
The gold bezel Sea Wolf 20 ATM needs a better strap or bracelet, but I think my wife wants it if I can ever find the right bracelet for it. At 35mm it's not quite too big for her to wear, yet offers better legibility than almost any current lady's watch. Even though topping 30 years of age, the indices and hands still glow.
The Super Sea Wolf 75 ATM is the latest addition, a model that ran from the late 1960s into the 1970s. The bracelet is an oldie, but not original to the SSW, and can't be expanded quite enough for my wrist, so I'm looking for something better to put it on. If anyone who sees a correct Zodiac bracelet out there, I'd sure appreciate a heads up on it.
Hopefully my photography will improve enough in future to do these Zodiacs justice. Thanks for looking guys!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v235/Zaphod04/Sea%20Wolf%2020%20ATM/SeaWolfinbox.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v235/Zaphod04/Sea%20Wolf%2020%20ATM/ZodiacSeawolf_1960s_withgoldbezel2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v235/Zaphod04/Super%20Sea%20Wolf%2075%20ATM/P8190650.jpg