Vintage Zodiac Automatic Watch Case Back Ref 863 968 Stainless Steel 30.2mm Part

About this item

A genuine vintage Zodiac wristwatch case back (spare part). The outside carries the Zodiac logo and name with the period ring legend "WATER & SHOCKRESISTANT - ANTIMAGNETIC - AUTOMATIC - SWISS" and six notches for a case-back opener (screw-down type). The inside is stamped "Zodiac Ltd - Le Locle - Swiss", "FOND ACIER INOXYDABLE" (stainless steel back) and the Zodiac case reference "863 968". Measured diameter: 30.2 mm. An ideal replacement or restoration part for a vintage Zodiac automatic of the 1960s/70s.

Brand heritage

Zodiac was founded in 1882 by Ariste Calame in Le Locle, Switzerland. The brand is best known for the Sea Wolf, introduced in 1953 as one of the first purpose-built dive watches for the public, and for its automatic models of the 1960s and 70s. Vintage Zodiac parts are in demand among collectors and watchmakers restoring these watches.

Why this one is special

• Original Zodiac case back, signed with the Zodiac logo outside and "Zodiac Ltd Le Locle Swiss" inside
• Zodiac case reference 863 968 stamped inside, useful for matching a case
• Full period legend: Water & Shockresistant, Antimagnetic, Automatic, Swiss
• Stainless steel screw-down back with six opener notches

Specifications

• Brand: Zodiac (Zodiac Ltd, Le Locle, Swiss)
• Part: wristwatch case back, screw-down (six notches)
• Reference (inside): 863 968
• Diameter: 30.2 mm (caliper measured)
• Material: stainless steel ("Fond Acier Inoxydable")
• Outside stamps: Zodiac logo, Zodiac, WATER & SHOCKRESISTANT, ANTIMAGNETIC, AUTOMATIC, SWISS
• Country of origin: Switzerland

Condition

Pre-owned vintage condition with visible wear: scratches all over the outside, a few small tool marks/dents in the centre, light wear on the notches, and dirt/old gasket residue on the outer thread rim. All stamps remain legible. Please check all photos carefully as they are part of the description.

What's included

The case back only. No watch, case, movement, gasket, box or papers.

Shipping & Returns

$25 DHL Express shipping worldwide from Cairo, Egypt.
30-day returns, buyer pays return shipping.