Zodiac Red Dot Tank (Ref. 342-567) W/ Hangtags, 1990s

Dealer description — Craft & Tailored

This Zodiac ref. 342-567 is a bit off the beaten path of their usual aesthetic. The case echoes stylized influences of the AP Royal Oak meets a Cartier Tank, with a hint of Rolex's King Midas in the bracelet, yet the overall design feels very unique. This unusual Zodiac 'dot series' came to be in the 1990's when former TAG Heuer CEO, Willy Gad Monnier bought the Zodiac company shortly after their near collapse from the quartz crisis. It is rumored that Monnier aimed to create a tiered system of technical watches within the 'dot' series, with a focus on divers and chronographs. The 'dot' series consisted of four distinct colors: gold, silver, red and blue dots; with the red dot watches distinguished as the “Professional Sports Watch” line. This particular example is distinctly unique in appearance and vastly comfortable on the wrist. A little bit space age, a little bit dressy, this Zodiac is very, very cool. SPECS Stock # ZDC342567 Brand Zodiac Style Dress Watch Model 342-567 Serial 29XXXXX Size Men's/ Unisex Material SS Dial Glossy Black Millimeters 26x31mm Bracelet Integrated Zodiac Bracelet CASE & BRACELET This excellent unpolished case retains all of the original hallmarks on the caseback. Case is complete with the original crown. The original signed bracelet hosts a remarkably comfortable and sleek design, and it too remains unpolished and in fantastic condition. DIAL & HANDS The deep black dial is in excellent condition, with the applied Zodiac logo revealing very minimal signs of age. The raised bright silver 'Automatic' and 'Swiss Made' lettering is in pristine condition. The red dot shows no signs of age. The original hands also remain in excellent condition, with slight oxidization on the hour hand. ACCESSORIES The watch comes with its original hangtags. The watch is keeping time and functioning perfectly, previous service history is unknown.