Zodiac Astrographic SST Mystery Dial, Automatic, Gold Plated, Original Zodiac Bracelet, circa 1969

Dealer description — Vintage Watch Specialist

A Retro Chic Gold Plated Zodiac Astrographic SST Mystery Dial in Superb Condition, Paired with Original Zodiac Bracelet and Sold with Original Zodiac Box, c.1969 The Astrographic was introduced in 1969, the same year as mankind's first moon landing. Zodiac designed the Astrographic during the height of the space race, a time of intense technological innovation that culminated in the historic Apollo 11 lunar landing. What's on Offer This watch was crafted as a tribute to the space age, featuring three clear discs with hour, minute, and second hands, which led to it being known as a mystery dial or mystery hand, as i t is not immediately apparent to the viewer how the hours and minutes advance. This example is in superb condition with an incredibly well-preserved brushed effect gold plated case with a matching (and original) Zodiac bracelet. The dial is also in fantastic shape and boasts a brushed sunburst effect in steel grey with chunky 'free-floating' hands with luminous inserts and the date aperture unusually at 12 o'clock. The Zodiac emblem sits proudly at the centre of the dial. At 40mm this is no shrinking violet and has a great presence on the wrist. The watch is in great shape and is sold with its original box which is quite rare itself. It is simply retro chic and any discerning fashionista or vintage watch fan should take this piece seriously - we love it!