Zodiac Adds a New Ceramic Super Sea Wolf to the Collection, Giving the Classic Diver a Sleek New Look
For a few years now, Zodiac has been fairly aggressive in carving out a niche for the Super Sea Wolf as the go-to option for a fun, colorful, and collectible dive watch in the competitive landscape that exists in the under $2,000 price range. Their formula is a winning one for a few reasons. First, the Super Sea Wolf platform is incredibly versatile. It?s robust enough for real dive use if that?s what you need it for, but these Zodiacs are sized conservatively at 40mm for easy everyday wear. And as a blank canvas, they take on color beautifully. Zodiac has released a truly dizzying array of colorways, giving watch enthusiasts plenty of options, and hardcore collectors a mission in acquiring as many as they can. Now, for the first time, Zodiac is offering a Super Sea Wolf in ceramic.Â
Ceramic was once a rare material in watchmaking. It?s notoriously difficult to fabricate, and while it?s scratch resistant and holds a color tone over time better than other materials, there are trade-offs that historically make it a tricky proposition for watchmaking applications. For example, if you drop a steel watch onto a hard surface from a decent height, the case might pick up a scratch or a dent. Do the same with one made from ceramic, which is typically more brittle than metal, and you just might see a lug break right off, or crack the case down the middle. This is the fear, anyway, and while in real world situations it?s exceedingly rare, it remains a possibility, and a pot...
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