Zodiac Super Sea Wolf Automatic ZO9270 Watch Review
Founded in 1882 by the Swiss watchmaking pioneer Ariste Calame, Zodiac has been dedicated to achieving perfection in the art of watchmaking for over a century. By giving utmost priority to innovation and reliability, the driving force behind Zodiac's designs is their aspiration to combine tradition-rich expressions with the modern watchmaking era.
While the modern-day Zodiac values the company's foundation, they always approach watchmaking with a futuristic perspective. The Zodiac designs are made to innovate the industry while not taking away from the signature traits that make Zodiac what it is. Whether it be dive watches or luxury watches, the authenticity of Zodiac watch designs doesn’t waver, and the Zodiac Super Sea Wolf Automatic Blue Rubber ZO9270 is no different.
The Case
One of the unique features of this watch is its design, both the interior and the exterior. The case itself is a stainless steel one, polished to give off a sleek and stylish look. This stainless steel casing is paired with a uni-directional mineral crystal top ring. This design's elegance is uplifted by a rustic blue rubber strap that complements the polished look of the stainless steel case beautifully. Consistent with the watch's design, its overall size is minimalist. It is 13mm thick, and the case size is 40mm x 49mm. Combined with a hard case back engraved with the Zodiac logo, this watch's overall case design is nothing but aesthetically superior.
Another important specification of this watch is the crystal used for the dial. In the world of watchmaking, the highest quality crystal you can use to cover the dial is the sapphire crystal, and Zodiac doesn't forget this. In addition to the crystal itself, it is also coated with an anti-reflective coating. While the crystal's high scratch resistance and sturdiness maintain the watch's structural integrity, the anti-reflective coating prevents the watch from being tarnished or difficult in checking the time in bright lights.
The Dial
Perhaps the most eye-catching aesthetic feature of this watch is its dial. The dial color itself is a combination of orange and white with a matte finish to continue the watch's rustic vibe. This color scheme goes perfectly with the blue rubber strap and the watch's theme, which is of the sea. While the orange color beautifully complements the blue strap, the white background adds an eye-catching contrast, which will make you look at the watch a few times a day at least.
To further boost the watch's aesthetics, the hands and indices used for this model are C3 SuperLuminova ones. The design of these hands and indices is unique and elegant, and the glow they offer also makes it easier for you to check the time in the dark, which is an essential feature for people who will be using this watch underwater. Simultaneously, the glow also maintains the stylistic qualities of the watch in dark areas. Finally, Zodiac even made sure to place the date window perfectly as it doesn’t make the watch seem crowded at all.
The Performance
While some people don’t realize this, a true watch enthusiast knows how much the performance of a watch matters. The movement system used for the Zodiac Super Sea Wolf Automatic Blue Rubber ZO9270 is the Swiss Technology Production/STP 3-13 Automatic Movement system. The movement system offers a considerable 28,800 vph as far as the beat frequency is concerned. Simultaneously it also provides a significant 44 hours of power reserve alongside an anti-shock system of movement.
The watch is equipped with a swan-neck system of adjustment, which boosts its accuracy and precision. This system is used to regulate the rate of a watch very precisely. It is done by creating return torque for the index using a spring shaped like a swan's neck with great accuracy. This is one of the unique features of this watch, making it top-tier even in terms of its performance.
As the name suggests, this watch can’t come without a considerable level of water-resistance. The Zodiac Super Sea Wolf Automatic Blue Rubber ZO9270 offers a water-resistance of up to 20 atm/bar/meter, which is a significant level of resistance even if you are a professional diver. As far as the performance is concerned, Zodiac has pulled all the stops with this watch.
