Introducing: A New Zodiac Super Sea Wolf Ceramic Just For Summer (Live Pics)
What We Know
The Zodiac Super Sea Wolf Ceramic is back and brighter than ever. Meet the Super Sea Wolf Ceramic “Summer Color Extension.” For the warmer months, Zodiac has added a white ceramic case to its Super Sea Wolf Ceramic collection with a trio of dazzling dials.
Like the Zodiac Super Sea Wolf Ceramic we already know (read James’ review here), this new summer collection features a ceramic outer case and a steel core, measuring 41mm (51 mm lug-to-lug) and 13.2mm thick. As James mentions in that review, the downward shaping lugs makes the longer lug-to-lug more wearable than you might expect, measuring 44.4mm between the spring bars. Combining a polished ceramic outer case with a steel core gives the benefits of ceramic – lightweight, scratch-resistant, no corrosion, etc. – while not blowing out the budget: these Zodiac Super Sea Wolf Ceramics have an MSRP of $1,795. While the watch is a statement piece, it still has dive watch specs – 200 meters of water resistance, 120-click uni-directional bezel, and Super-LumiNova on the hour markers and hands.
The blue, white, or green dials are paired with matching rubber tropic-style straps, keeping the package lightweight and fun. Inside the case sits the STP 1-11 with 44 hours of power reserve, an automatic caliber that has a similar design as the ETA 2824.
What We Think
This update to the Zodiac Super Sea Wolf Ceramic manages a cool combination of retro and modern in a vintage-inspired package. Look through our vintage archives and you’ll find all kinds of cool and colorful Sea Wolfs – this new collection of the Super Sea Wolf Ceramic takes these as loose inspiration, but updates that with a modern ceramic case. It’s risky combining modern materials with a vintage package like the Sea Wolf, but with a playful and colorful backdrop, it works here.
While a full ceramic case can get a little costly – the Tudor Black Bay Ceramic, for example, will set you back five grand – Zodiac’s idea to use a steel core makes the material more accessible for the merely ceramic-curious. A white ceramic case paired with bright dials and tropic straps is a summer statement and purposefully so – a watch for cozying up by the fire with a mug of warm cocoa this is not. But this watch knows its time and place like Michael Bublé and Christmas music, and the Zodiac Super Sea Wolf Ceramic sings “Jingle Bells” with the best of them. If you need a watch for pool sitting, margarita sipping, or just something to brighten up your day, here you have it.
The Basics
Brand: Zodiac
Model: Super Sea Wolf
Reference Number: ZO9590; ZO9591; ZO9592
Diameter: 41mm (51mm lug-to-lug)
Thickness: 13.2mm
Case Material: Ceramic with steel core
Dial Color: Blue; white; green
Indexes:
Lume: Super-LumiNova
Water Resistance: 200 meters
Strap/Bracelet: FKM rubber strap
The Movement
Caliber: Caliber STP 1-11
Diameter: 26mm
Thickness: 4.6mm
Power Reserve: 44 hours
Winding: Automatic
Frequency: 28,800 Hertz
Jewels: 26
Pricing & Availability
Price: $1,795
Availability: July 10 on zodiacwatches.com and the Hodinkee Shop
Limited Edition: No
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The Hodinkee Shop is an authorized dealer of Zodiac watches. For more information about Zodiac, visit their website.
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