On Holden’s list, Thinking About
Zodiac Super Sea Wolf Compression Diver
The Zodiac Super Sea Wolf Compression Diver (ZO9287) is a dive watch from Zodiac: a 40 mm stainless steel case, 13.6 mm thick, with an automatic STP 1-11 movement and 200 m water resistance.
Its lug-to-lug length is unknown, so wrist fit can only be judged from the 40 mm case width.
Research found it at $1,495 list in the US (checked August 2026).
Specifications
From the research, with the sources for each group of facts. Unknown means no source confirmed it.
| The watch [1][2][3][4] | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Zodiac |
| Reference | ZO9287 |
| Category | Diver |
| Production | Current |
| Case and size [3][4] | |
| Case diameter | 40 mm |
| Lug to lug | Unknown |
| Thickness | 13.6 mm |
| Lug width | 20 mm |
| Case material | Stainless steel |
| Crystal | Sapphire |
| Water resistance | 20 ATM (200 m) |
| Weight | Unknown |
| Movement [3][4] | |
| Movement | STP 1-11, automatic |
| Power reserve | Unknown |
| Accuracy | Unknown |
| Bracelet [2][3][4] | |
| Bracelet or strap | Stainless steel five-link bracelet, brushed and polished (Rocky Mountain) |
| Clasp | Butterfly deployant (REEDS/Zodiac spec) |
| Price and warranty (US) [2][3] | |
| List price (US) | $1,495 (WatchGauge, matching Zodiac's usual Compression pricing) |
| Street price (US) | $1,495 at authorized dealers; discounting not verified (August 2026) |
| Used price (US) | Unknown |
| Warranty | Unknown |
Will it fit?
The research didn’t find a sourced lug-to-lug length for this watch, so the fit can’t be estimated here. If you can measure one, try it in the wrist-fit tool.
What the research found
These are the research’s judgments, scored against Holden’s priorities, not his own words.
Strengths
- Real heritage story: direct descendant of the 1953 Sea Wolf, a genuine early dive-watch lineage
- Swiss made with an in-group (STP) movement rather than an outsourced generic
- 40 mm x 13.6 mm proportions with 200 m WR
- Distinctive colorful identity that avoids the Submariner template
Weaknesses
- $1,495 positions it against very strong competition (used SPB-series, new Doxa, entry Swiss)
- Butterfly deployant without documented micro-adjust is a comfort risk
- Key specs (lug-to-lug, power reserve, lume) not published by accessible sources
- Fossil Group ownership clouds the long-term service and brand-discipline story
Research scores, 0 to 10
| Execution and feel in the hand | 7.0 |
|---|---|
| Design identity | 7.5 |
| Value at a realistic price | 5.5 |
| Long-term ownership | 6.0 |
| Movement and engineering | 6.0 |
| Wearability and proportions | 7.0 |
| Versatility and durability | 7.0 |
| Fit with Holden's collection | 6.5 |
Also on Holden’s list
Other diver watches on his list.
- Tudor Pelagos LHD 25610TNL-0001
- Grand Seiko Spring Drive U.F.A. Ushio 300 Diver SLGB023
- Traser P67 Diver Blue 109375
- Squale 1545 Grey 1545GG.AC
- Glycine Combat Sub 42 GL0533
Sources
- Super Sea Wolf Compression Diver Automatic Stainless Steel Watch ZO9287 — official product page zodiacwatches.com · read August 26, 2026
- Super Sea Wolf 53 Compression — ZO9287 watchgauge.com · read August 26, 2026
- Zodiac Super Sea Wolf Compression Diver | Ref. ZO9287 rockymountainwatches.com · read August 26, 2026
- Zodiac Super Sea Wolf 53 Compression Diver Automatic Blue Dial 40mm — ZO9287 reeds.com · read August 26, 2026
Personal research, not a source of truth. Spotted an error? Email a correction.