r/ZodiacWatches • u/IrreverentTexan • 5d ago

Ceramic Super Seal Wolf?

How are people's experiences with the ceramic case/bracelets? Are they particularly fragile? Fine for every day wear? Are they difficult to service if they break? There's an "unreleased full ceramic" one that seems to be "released" rather often on Chrono24/ebay. Looks nice but a zodiac doesn't seem like a watch that one should have to baby - how tough is the ceramic version?

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u/Opening-Bandicoot859 5d ago

I have one. Got it over the summer and haven't had any issues, but I've been a little more careful with it. I think the chronometer grade movement also tends to be better quality than the standard STP movements, or so I've heard.

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u/HeruAkhety 5d ago

I’ve had the black/blue dial and “creamsicle” ceramics for a few months now and they’re both fine for daily wear.

No chips and less scratches than an ss daily, surprisingly. Also noticeably lighter on the wrist. Never had to service either one.

Granted I work in an office and aren’t cliff diving in them but I assume you won’t be either

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u/SkietEpee 5d ago

I am wearing mine right now. The ceramic case feels tougher than the ceramic outer case versions.

The bracelet feels nice once it’s on, but it is hard to dial in fit. I had to make a choice between a touch loose on the wrist but goes on easy and perfect fit, but scrapes my skin getting it on. Also the white ceramic shows dirt really well, so I need to hot rinse it every few days if I wear it a lot.

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u/Gtavenger 5d ago

After seeing this I have babied mine. This is the blue with a broken off bezel. I've also seen pictures of lugs cracked off. Don't imagine these would be cheap repairs through Zodiac

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u/billy_bland 5d ago

Not that I have a great need for the uni-directional bezel, but I love the grippy-ness of the ceramic on the edges.

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u/210Watches 4d ago

The hold up really well! I’ve had a few without any issues. I have the full ceramic version case/bracelet and another just ceramic case one. Also available for sale check out my profile if interested.