Zodiac Super Sea Wolf Ceramics for Summer
Watches inspired by history can sometimes take things a bit too seriously, staying a little on the conservative side with design, and especially with color. Breaking with this deadpan tendency comes Zodiac, with colorful new releases that evoke the whimsical joviality of a horological ice cream truck.
With their latest release, Zodiac has brought a whole new degree of playfulness and joy to their Super Sea Wolf collection with the addition of a trio of new white ceramic timepieces. The Super Sea Wolf Ceramic is offered in 3 different color variations with sunburst dials – a deep, ocean blue, a vibrant green with orange accents, and a sparkling white with orange accents, which reminds us fondly of a creamsicle. All three pieces are accompanied with matching tropic-style rubber straps.
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The white ceramic case has an almost candy coated polish to it, which is reinforced by a steel core within, creating the optimal balance of functionality and finish. Within that steel reinforcement beats the COSC certified STP-11, the Swiss made workhorse which has become a favorite among watchmakers who wish to offer not only reliability and function in their timepieces, but also extreme value. Fully anticipating the beach vacations that these will likely embark upon, the watches feature uni-directional ceramic bezels and are chronometer certified to 200m.
There’s simply no other way to put it – these watches are so much fun. They are bright, lively, and evocative, embodying all of the carefree elation of a pool party. Of the three colors on offer, we were fortunate enough to receive the green variant for a closer look and it is somehow even more striking in person than the pictures might suggest. Like all of the other watches in the Super Sea Wolf line, ceramic or otherwise, it is a pleasure to wear, sitting at a perfect 41mm case size. There’s a slight abrasiveness along the edges of the bezel, which is perhaps to be expected with deep-cut notches in ceramic, but it’s not particularly bothersome and doesn’t take away from the enjoyment of the watch.
This Jolly-Rancher-esque release, as splashy and eye catching as it is, does not come as a particular shock when you look at the recent trajectory that Zodiac has been on - take, for example, their recent Super Sea Wolf Skeleton 6-15 with its ombre rainbow bezel. It feels like Zodiac is doing something which other watch brands should frankly prioritize far more than they do: Zodiac is having fun. Not only that, they are making that fun accessible for the aspirational watch collector, who would normally rule out a ceramic summer watch based solely on price alone. It is clear when you strap on any one of the Super Sea Wolf Ceramics that the bright, child-like giggle you will experience is the same that the designers at Zodiac likely had when they designed these watches. And at the end of the day, if your watch doesn’t make you smile, then what’s the point?
