{"product_id":"1960s-clebar-zodiac-chronograph-ref-73623-852-883-made-by-heuer-w-box","title":"*Unpolished* 1960s Clebar-Zodiac Chronograph (Ref. 73623 \/ 852 883) \"Made By Heuer\" W\/ Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eZodiac made several sports models in the 50s-60s and were direct competitors to Rolex, Blancpain, and Tudor, but are often looked over as they don't receive the same clout as the aforementioned companies. Keeping this in mind, Zodiac is one of the more undervalued Swiss timepiece companies to come from this \"golden era\" of sports watches. From there, Zodiac went on to produce countless other quality sport and dress models that to this day remain at an affordable price point, but still carry the colorful Zodiac charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNicknamed the \"poor man's Heuer Carrera,\" The Zodiac 73623 or 852 883 is actually a rebranded Heuer model of the same reference, and bears a close resemblance to the Carrera of the late 1960s. Heuer actually produced several chronographs for different brands, including Zodiac, and although the ref. 73623 was a more economical offering; it uses the workhorse Valjoux cal. 7736 movement and excels at providing a stylish mid-century chronograph aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn regard to the Clebar branding, the name itself dates back to 1925, when it was most frequently associated with stopwatches and rally timers. However, during the 1960s, Clebar and Zodiac became intertwined, and there were numerous watches with Zodiac-branded cases and movements that were fitted with Clebar-branded dials for distribution in various markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSPECS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"47%\"\u003eStock #\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"2%\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"47%\"\u003eCLBZSCH73623\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClebar \/ Zodiac \"Made By Heuer\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChronograph\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e73321 \/ 591 833\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSerial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17XXXX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMen's\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChrome-Plated Brass W\/ Stainless Steel Back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatte Black W\/ White Sub-Dials\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMillimeters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2pc Canvas Black Strap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCASE \u0026amp; BRACELET\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe unpolished and near-perfect chrome-plated brass case is exceptionally well-preserved, showing only nominal signs of use and with no damage or evidence of past polishing present. The case retains its original pump pushers and unsigned crown. The case back retains crisp factory finishing with no notable signs of use present. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAs is correct for these Clebar-branded Zodiac watches, both the movement and the inside of the caseback feature Zodiac engravings. Completing the watch is a black, two-piece canvas strap. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDIAL \u0026amp; HANDS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe black and white “Reverse Panda” dial is in virtually perfect vintage condition, showing no damage whatsoever and only nominal age. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe white sub-dials remain bright in color and free from any visible blemishes, and the sub-dial hands are similarly clean and do not have any scratches or significant signs of oxidation. The tritium lume on the dial and hands shows no degradation and has evenly aged to an attractive deep beige patina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eACCESSORIES \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch comes complete with its original box. The watch is recently serviced and keeping time perfectly, backed by a 1-year warranty on accurate timekeeping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zodiac","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44931393749101,"sku":"CLBZSCH73623","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1104\/9180\/files\/Img042669_5ec33fa1-6ed5-4111-9832-233b42105f4b.jpg?v=1774986666","url":"https:\/\/www.craftandtailored.com\/products\/1960s-clebar-zodiac-chronograph-ref-73623-852-883-made-by-heuer-w-box","provider":"Craft + Tailored","version":"1.0","type":"link"}