The Zodiac 19 is a compact manually wound Swiss movement from Zodiac, used mainly in mid‑20th‑century ladies’ and small wristwatches and derived from an ébauche of the same era. It is appreciated today by watchmakers as a straightforward, serviceable caliber that shares characteristics with other small Zodiac hand‑wind movements.
Technical profile
Manual‑wind movement, typically used in small wristwatches rather than pocket watches.
Diameter around 15.5 mm (ligne size corresponding to small ladies’ calibers).
Often seen with 17 jewels, though jewel counts can vary slightly between executions.
Construction and origin
Classified by Zodiac among its small manual calibers launched around the mid‑1960s, sitting alongside related movements such as Zodiac 18.
Some parts sourcing and finishing indicate reliance on contemporary Swiss ébauche lines, with Zodiac applying its own bridge layout and decoration.
Typical Swiss lever escapement architecture, designed for economical mass production yet acceptable long‑term reliability.
Watchmaker’s perspective
Parts such as mainsprings and balances occasionally appear on the secondary market, making overhaul feasible for many examples.
Movements are usually found in dressy, modestly sized Zodiac watches, so case and dial condition often dictates restoration value more than the caliber itself.
For technical documentation, Zodiac 19 can be grouped with other small Zodiac hand‑winds of the period when planning donor movements or interchangeability checks.
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