Zodiac Watches

Zodiac Watches was founded in 1882 by Ariste Calame in Le Locle, Switzerland. Zodiac initially focused on creating precision pocket watches. Calame’s ambition was to design the most precise timepiece of his era, a goal that led him to establish a workshop specifically for developing Zodiac watches.

In its early years, Zodiac was recognized for its precision and quality. In the 1920s, under the leadership of Ariste Calame’s son, the company transitioned from pocket watches to wristwatches, capitalizing on the growing trend. This shift was a strategic move that opened up new markets and opportunities for the brand.

The 1930s and 1940s were a period of innovation for Zodiac. They introduced the Autographic, a self-winding watch with a power reserve gauge – a notable advancement at the time. This era also saw the introduction of the Sea Wolf in 1953, one of the world’s first dive watches, which became a flagship model for Zodiac. They were among the first to experiment with electronic watches, launching the Dynotron in 1968, which used electronic movements – a precursor to the quartz revolution.

Today, Zodiac is known for its quality watches and continues to pay homage to its historic models, like the Sea Wolf, while introducing new collections.