Zodiac 72

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Basic Information

NameZodiac 72
ManufacturerZodiac
Launch Year1965
Caliber FamilyDescription
21600 A/h:
61: manual wind
68: manual wind, date
70: automatic
72: automatic, date
74: automatic, calendar
75: automatic, 24h display, date
76: automatic, day, date

36000 A/h:
78: automatic, date
86: automatic, day, quickset date
88: automatic, quickset date
suffix A: enhanced precision regulator
suffix B: quickset date
suffix D: high hand fittings for Astrographic models (mysterious display)
only know variants listed

Related calibers
Zodiac 61, Zodiac 61A, Zodiac 68, Zodiac 68A, Zodiac 70, Zodiac 72, Zodiac 72B, Zodiac 74, Zodiac 75, Zodiac 75B, Zodiac 76, Zodiac 76B, Zodiac 78, Zodiac 86, Zodiac 88, Zodiac 88D
Is COSC certifiedNo

Technical Details

Lignes Dimensions11.5 ‴
Dimensions26 mm
Height5.1 mm
Further MeasuresMounting Diameter (Dm): 25.6mm
Stem height (T): 2.0mm
Mounting Height (F): 1.4mm
Power Reserve40 hours
Frequency21,600 vph
Jewels21
Lift Angle52 degrees

Complications and Specifications

ShapeRound
Complications
  • Sweep Second
  • Date
Shock ProtectionIncabloc
Regulator TypePinned Regulator (or Index Regulator)
Movement TypeAutomatic
Rotor TypeCentral Rotor
Escapement TypeSwiss Lever
Control TypeBalance Wheel
Winding TypeAutomatic (Rotor-Driven)
Setting TypeStem Set (Crown Pull)

Additional Information

Hand Sizes1.50 x 0.90 x 0.21mm
Hand Count3
Country Of ManufactureSwitzerland
NotesRemarks: regulation gear
The family is based on the manual wind calibre AS 1687/1688.
The automatic mechanism is a joint development of Doxa, Eberhard, Favre-Leuba, Girard-Perregaux, and Zodiac.
Other data: balance staff: U2839 stem: W2837 mainspring / battery: 1.10 x 10.0 x 0.11mm stem ronda: 1448 (11,5)
Signatureca. 1965: 70-72, Zodiac Ltd., Swiss, 21 Jewels; Incabloc
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Created AtSep 15, 2023
Updated AtApr 23, 2025, 11:34:31 PM