Zodiac Olympos (new version): thoughts?

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Annapolis

·Mar 4, 2023

I’m sort of drawn to this watch—aesthetically. Haven’t had a chance to try one on yet. I know Zodiac gets some grief for being a Fossil brand now, but the vintage and military vibe with this particular dial are appealing to me, and it could make a decent everyday option when I don’t feel like wearing a more expensive Omega.

$895 feels out of line for this, but if I could haggle down to 6-something, it could be conscionable.

Just curious to know other people’s thoughts, especially (but not only) if you’ve actually seen one of these in the metal.

Picture from Zodiac’s site.

 

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wsfarrell

·Mar 4, 2023

Dial and hands are fine, but the case is a little too strange for me.

 

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Thrasher36

·Mar 4, 2023

I like it..not sure about the hands. The case I like

 

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noelekal

·Mar 4, 2023·Home For Wayward Watches

I like it.

I've always liked old Zodiac, even their vintage models beyond the iconic Sea Wolf. Four vintage Zodiacs live here. Have intended to pick up a vintage Zodiac Olympos just for fun.

I could enjoy a stainless steel Olympos case with a black dial and full set of numeral markers. Who cares about the Fossil connection! That's like poor Glycine becoming yoked to Invicta.

If a new Zodiac Olympos turned up for a "real deal" it might have to have a home here.

 

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Tire-comedon

·Mar 4, 2023

Bought one (not this version however), because I own an original one and thought I could wear the new and avoid wear damage.
At the end of the day the new one ended in a drawer, the case and dial lack the elegance of the original one.

 

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Aroxx

·Mar 4, 2023

That case is not for me. It gives me a Murph vibe though. I’d go for the Hamilton which you could probably get at a lower price.

 

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Annapolis

·Mar 4, 2023

Yup, Hamilton is maybe my second favorite brand (after Omega, naturally), and I’m seriously considering the Murph, as well as a few other models. The Zodiac caught my eye—I think I like the case but can’t quite make my mind up about it.

 

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blufinz52

·Mar 4, 2023·Hears dead people, not watch rotors.

My only vintage is a Zodiac Astrographic SST.

 

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bubba48

·Mar 4, 2023

I prefer the original one 😉