Zodiac is one of the historic names of the dive watch. Its Sea Wolf of 1953 was among the first watches made for recreational divers, and today the Super Sea Wolf offers a vintage-style Swiss diver at an accessible price, often in bold colours. We have 80 Zodiac watches in stock, from $570 to $4,395, with a median of $1,230.
A short history
Zodiac was founded in 1882 by Ariste Calame in Le Locle, in the Swiss Jura. In 1953 it introduced the Sea Wolf, one of the first purpose-built dive watches sold to the public, at the same time as the better-known divers of Blancpain and Rolex. The Super Sea Wolf followed in the 1960s, and the Olympos became known for its unusual faceted case.
Zodiac has been owned by the Fossil Group since 2001. Recent models use Swiss automatic movements and are known for limited editions with colourful dials and bezels.
The main lines
Super Sea Wolf. The core collection: 1960s-style divers with rotating bezels, in steel, titanium and ceramic, in many colourful limited editions, including compression and GMT versions.
Sea Wolf. Vintage-inspired divers closer to the 1953 original.
Olympos. A reissue of the 1960s design with its faceted case and integrated lugs.
What Zodiac costs
Our Zodiac watches run from $570 to $4,395. New pieces start at $875 and pre-owned at $570. That makes Zodiac one of the most affordable ways to own a Swiss automatic dive watch with real history.
References we stock most
- ZO3604 — 3 in stock, from $1,930
- ZO9595 — 3 in stock, from $1,230
- ZO9270 — 3 in stock, from $880
- ZO9269 — 2 in stock, from $1,055
What to check before you buy
- Bezel. It should turn with clean clicks and line up with the markers.
- Water resistance. If you plan to swim with it, ask about the last pressure test; see water resistance explained.
- Bracelet or strap. Check what is included and the number of spare links.
- Our pre-owned checklist covers the rest.
Zodiac or another affordable diver?
Zodiac competes with Doxa, Squale, Oris and Tudor at different prices. Compare in the best dive watches and Doxa Sub 300 vs 300T vs 200.
Frequently asked questions
When was the Zodiac Sea Wolf introduced?
In 1953, as one of the first dive watches made for the public.
Is Zodiac a Swiss brand?
Yes. It was founded in Le Locle in 1882 and its automatic watches are Swiss made. It has been part of the Fossil Group since 2001.
Is the Zodiac Super Sea Wolf a good dive watch?
It is a well-made Swiss automatic diver with real history at an accessible price. Ours start at $570.
How much is a Zodiac watch?
Our Zodiac watches start at $570; the median in our stock is $1,230.
