Zodiac
Fossil Group · Switzerland
Zodiac is a watch brand founded in 1882 by Ariste Calame in Le Locle, Switzerland, and owned by Fossil Group since 2001. It is best known for the Sea Wolf, one of the first modern dive watches.
| Founded | 1882, Le Locle |
|---|---|
| Founder | Ariste Calame |
| Parent | Fossil Group (since 2001) |
| Signature model | Sea Wolf (1953) |
| Website | zodiacwatches.com |
What is Zodiac?
Zodiac is a watchmaker with Swiss roots, established in 1882 by Ariste Calame in Le Locle, Switzerland. Today the brand is part of Fossil Group, which acquired the Zodiac name in 2001 and operates it from Richardson, Texas.
History
Zodiac's most important model is the Sea Wolf, introduced in 1953 and regarded as one of the first modern dive watches. Its successor, the Super Sea Wolf, was rated to 750 metres and was used by US Navy SEALs.
Products and positioning
The current brand focuses on sports and tool watches that draw on its archive, with the Sea Wolf and Super Sea Wolf families at the centre of its offer.
- Dive watches based on the Sea Wolf lineage
- Super Sea Wolf models
- Heritage-inspired sports watches
Why it matters
Zodiac is an example of a historic Swiss watch name revived under a large fashion accessories group, using a well-documented archive model as the foundation of its modern range.
Frequently asked questions
Who owns Zodiac watches?
Zodiac has belonged to Fossil Group since 2001.
Where is Zodiac from?
Zodiac was founded in 1882 in Le Locle, Switzerland, by Ariste Calame.