What is it about that gets our hearts racing?

It’s the quaint aesthetic, beautiful patina, and the history they represents that tugs at our heartstrings time and time again. And if we can betray the romantic in us for a moment, it’s the untold stories imbued into each and every mark, scuff and scratch that give a timepiece that undeniable charm we so desperately love.

This Zodiac checks all these boxes — and more! 

Dating to the early 1960s, this piece features a stylized 26mm 14K yellow gold case with ‘fancy’ lugs, a signed crown, and a fantastic, faceted acrylic crystal. The white dial has patinated to a delightful cream tone and features applied, ‘dagger,’ gold indices; a constant seconds subsidiary register at 6 o’clock; and a matching gold handset.

The caseback reveals that this piece was presented to the Air Force Times Award for High Rifle during the 1961 National Matches celebrating exceptional marksmanship.

Accompanied by its original inner and outer presentation box, papers, hangtags, and a signed, alligator leather strap with a matching gold-tone pin buckle, this piece offers up an incredible opportunity to own an interesting piece of history.