Thanks to their familiarity, functionality, and simplicity of form, classic dive watches are the perfect starting point for stylistic experiments. Within the basic framework of water resistance, legibility, and a unidirectional bezel, there is a vast array of possibilities for self-expression, and perhaps no other modern dive watch line showcases this better than the Zodiac Super Sea Wolf. The current Super Sea Wolf lineup includes everything from rugged recreations of 60s style to tropical expressions of individuality, like the recently released Aquamarine Dream. For its latest partnership, the brand has channeled mid-century diver design through the vibrant, playful patterns of the early 90s, invoking everything from Trapper Keepers to Reebok basketball sneakers and ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’. The Worn & Wound x Zodiac Super Sea Wolf Limited Edition, created in partnership with the watch publication Worn & Wound, is a playful and whimsical testament to the versatility of the Super Sea Wolf as a personalization platform.
The 40mm stainless steel case of the Worn & Wound x Zodiac Super Sea Wolf Limited Edition follows the same classic formula as the standard model, but the familiar shape has been altered with several special touches. The case is entirely matte, giving a more utilitarian matte look to the long square lugs. Undoubtedly, the most striking new addition here is the bezel insert with a gray-cream pattern complemented by a teal and gold 12-hour scale. Inspired by the vibrant, mixing patterns of 90s sneaker design, this unusual combination gives the Super Sea Wolf a fresh playful energy that is far removed from the basic design. At the back, the massive caseback is topped with an engraving of the Worn & Wound company's emblem. Like the standard model, the Worn & Wound x Zodiac Super Sea Wolf Limited Edition is water-resistant to 200 meters.
Like the case, the dial of the Worn & Wound x Zodiac Super Sea Wolf Limited Edition adorns the familiar forms of the Super Sea Wolf line with an eclectic mix of bright colors and textures inspired by the 90s. The charcoal gray of the main dial surface is a neutral base on which all these color bursts rest, but even this relatively restrained element features a mesh texture reminiscent of fabric patterns on high-tech outdoor gear. The rest of the dial is more vibrantly designed. Rectangular applied indices are framed in brick red, and the familiar angular handset of the Super Sea Wolf is rendered in a bold and contradictory color scheme: powder blue, traffic cone orange, and mustard yellow for the seconds hand. This yellow tone repeats in the outer minute hand, and at the 3 o'clock position, Zodiac adds the final color flourish - a bright aquamarine date wheel. Overall, the dial is unusual and contradictory in design, yet it carries a quirky retro charm that is sure to appeal to those with fond memories of the era.
Zodiac equips the Worn & Wound x Zodiac Super Sea Wolf Limited Edition with the automatic STP 3-13 movement from Fossil Group. The STP 3-13 movement features several technical specifications and boasts chronometer accuracy certified by COSC, and a swan neck regulator. The power reserve is also respectable, with Zodiac claiming 44 hours at a frequency of 28,800 beats per hour. The Worn & Wound x Zodiac Super Sea Wolf Limited Edition comes with a playfully mismatched nylon hook-and-loop strap in black and turquoise. Combined with the eclectic use of color throughout the rest of the design, this sturdy and vibrant strap makes the already loud design even more striking on the wrist.
Strikingly different from its stablemates and playful in its throwback to 90s spirit, the new Worn & Wound x Zodiac Super Sea Wolf Limited Edition is a unique and intriguing riff on this classic dive watch design. Only 182 examples of the Worn & Wound x Zodiac Super Sea Wolf Limited Edition will be available exclusively through the online platform WatchTested's Windup Shop, starting at 12 PM Eastern Time on May 25, 2021.
The MSRP for the Worn & Wound x Zodiac Super Sea Wolf Limited Edition is $1095.
