Zodiac Hermetic Aerospace Jet – Vintage Swiss 24-Hour Automatic

Description

Zodiac Hermetic Aerospace Jet – Reference 758 – Manual-Wind 24-Hour Dial – c.1970
• Reference: 758
• Case: 34 mm stainless steel snap-back “Hermetic” water-resistant case with signature Zodiac fish engraving
• Dial: Original silver/white 24‑hour dial with black numerals and red markers; aged tritium lume pips intact
• Hands: Black sword‑style hour and minute; central seconds in matching tone; all with tritium
• Movement: Manual-wind Zodiac Cal. 721 (FHF 72), 17 jewels; anti-magnetic and shock-resistant
• Dimensions: ~33.7–34 mm diameter, thickness ~9.5 mm, lug‑to‑lug ~40–41 mm, lug width ~18 mm
• Crystal: Domed plexiglass (acrylic)
• Strap: 18 mm aftermarket strap included
• Era: Early 1970s, possibly late 1960s development period
• Condition: Vintage condition; clean and sharp case lines, light wear consistent with age, dial and lume with appealing creamy patina
Description blurbs for enhanced appeal:
This rare Zodiac Aerospace Jet Ref. 758 is one of the few Zodiac models featuring a genuine 24‑hour dial, where the hour hand encircles the dial once per day. It’s a functional rarity—originally designed for pilots or global travelers to easily distinguish day from night hours at a glance. The slim-profile steel case houses Zodiac’s fine Cal. 721 manual movement, renowned for its reliability and vintage craftsmanship.
With its glossy white dial, red hour markers, and minimalist aesthetic, it represents an under‑the‑radar collectible that still lives its aviation heritage. This piece is ideal for discerning vintage-watch collectors seeking a distinctive 24-hour complication without modern mass-market alternatives.

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