Graf Zeppelin 100 Years Anniversary Chronograph Alarm Ref. 7680-1
Chronograph with Alarm and Telemeter · Zeppelin (Manufactured by POINTtec Electronic GmbH), an independent German watchmaker specialized in price-accessible luxury/lifestyle aviation watches
Period: Neo-Vintage / Retro-Pilot (Early 20th Century Aviation aesthetic)
Type
Chronograph with Alarm and Telemeter
Brand
Zeppelin (Manufactured by POINTtec Electronic GmbH), an independent German watchmaker specialized in price-accessible luxury/lifestyle aviation watches
Movement
Quartz, Ronda 5130.D (Swiss movement assembled in Germany), approximately 4-year battery life, 6 jewels
Dimensions
Case diameter: 42mm, Thickness: 11mm, Lug-to-lug: 49mm, Lug width: 22mm
Description
The Zeppelin 7680-1 is a sophisticated homage to the golden age of air travel. Its complex dial is packed with instrumentation including a telemeter (for measuring distance via sound) and a tachymeter (for measuring speed), evoking the cockpit of a 1920s airship. The domed crystal and thin lugs give it a graceful, vintage silhouette despite its modern 42mm size.
Key Features
Signature 'Zeppelin' airship logo at 12; Dual scale (Telemeter/Tachymeter) layout; Alarm subdial at 6 o'clock; Distinctive piston-style pushers.
Dial Description
Galvanized silver dial with a sunray effect, featuring a tachymeter and telemeter scale on the outer rings. It has three subdials: 12-hour totalizer/alarm at 6 o'clock, small seconds at 3 o'clock, and a 30-minute counter at 9 o'clock. Includes date window at 4 o'clock and Breguet-style black hands.
Case Material
Polished 316L Stainless Steel
Crystal Type
Domed K1 safety mineral glass (box-shaped to mimic vintage acrylic)
Bezel Details
Fixed, polished stainless steel thin bezel to maximize dial real estate
Crown & Pushers
Large knurled push-pull crown with Zeppelin logo; two pump-style chronograph pushers at 2 and 4, and an alarm setting pusher at 8 o'clock
Bracelet or Strap
Hand-stitched dark brown or black leather strap with white contrast stitching and a stainless steel pin buckle
Caseback Details
Solid screw-down caseback featuring detailed engraving of the Zeppelin airship and '100 Jahre' anniversary branding
Movement Type
Quartz, Ronda 5130.D (Swiss movement assembled in Germany), approximately 4-year battery life, 6 jewels
Water Resistance
5 ATM / 50 Meters; suitable for light splashes and hand washing, but not recommended for swimming or showering.
Origin & Provenance
Made in Germany (Ruhla or Ismaning), using a Swiss Ronda quartz movement
Age Estimate
Modern production, post-2010 (The 100 Jahre collection was launched to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Zeppelin airship company)
Cultural Significance
Represents the 'Made in Germany' value proposition: high-quality engineering and distinctive design at a fraction of central Swiss luxury prices. It appeals to enthusiasts of 'Steampunk' or early 20th-century industrial design.
Condition Notes
Based on the image, the watch appears in Excellent/Mint condition with high-polish finishing intact and no visible scratches on the domed crystal.
Value Estimate
$250 - $350 USD (MSRP is typically around $299-$399 depending on the retailer). Consistently retains value well in the pre-owned market due to unique design.
Care & Maintenance
Battery replacement roughly every 3-4 years; avoid water due to push-pull crown; clean mineral crystal with microfiber only to avoid scratches which cannot be buffed out easily compared to sapphire.
Similar Watches
Junkers 6060 series (sister brand), Iron Annie Flight Control, Breitling Navitimer (high-end mechanical alternative with a similar busy-dial aesthetic).
Interesting Facts
The brand is named after Ferdinand Graf von Zeppelin, the pioneer of the rigid dirigible airship. Many Zeppelin watches are actually manufactured in the historic Ruhla watchmaking facility in Thuringia, Germany.