Zodiac Super Sea Wolf Pineapple Dream ZO9295 Unisex 40mm Automatic Dive Watch – Green Gradient Dial, Steel Bracelet

Zodiac Super Sea Wolf Pineapple Dream ZO9295: Tropical Green Gradient in 40 mm

The Zodiac ZO9295 is a 40 mm Swiss automatic diver from the Super Sea Wolf line, known to some retailers as the Pineapple Dream. Its look is inspired by tropical foliage: a green gradient dial, a green and yellow bezel, and a bright yellow seconds hand. It sits on a five-link stainless steel bracelet, and a green and white textile strap is supplied as an alternative. It is a lively colourway for a diver, built on a proper rated case with a sapphire crystal.

Zodiac is not shy with colour in this range, and this reference is one of the more playful. At 40 mm it is also on the compact side for a dive watch, which is why it suits a wide range of wrists.

Case and Wrist Presence

The round case is solid stainless steel and measures 40 mm across, with a 20 mm lug width. A watch of this size wears neatly on medium and smaller wrists and under shirt cuffs. Under the house sizing rule used in our catalogue, a 40 mm case is classed as unisex, even though the maker markets it as a men’s watch. The crown is a screw-down type, and the case back also screws down, giving the watch the sealed construction a true diver needs. The bezel rotates in one direction only and is ratcheted, with a 0 to 60 elapsed-time scale, so a nudge cannot shorten your timed interval.

• 40 mm stainless steel case, a compact size for a diver
• Unidirectional ratcheted bezel in green and yellow
• Screw-down crown and threaded case back
• Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal

Dial and Colour Story

The dial is a brushed green with a gradient finish, shifting in tone across the surface so that it never looks like a flat block of colour. The bezel picks up the same theme with its own green and yellow gradient, and the seconds hand is yellow, which is the single bright accent on the face. The remaining hands are green-toned and luminous, and the hour markers carry lume as well. Super-LumiNova is used on the hands and markers, so the time stays readable after dark.

The layout is a clean three-hand design. There is no date window and no sub-dial, so the dial is uncluttered, and the yellow seconds hand is easy to follow as it sweeps around.

• Green gradient brushed dial with luminous markers
• Yellow seconds hand as a contrast accent
• Green and yellow bezel that matches the dial theme

Movement

Inside the case is a Swiss-made STP 1-21 automatic movement. It is powered by the motion of the wrist, so the watch needs no battery, and the seconds hand sweeps smoothly rather than ticking once a second. If the watch is left off the wrist for a couple of days it may stop; set the time, turn the crown a few times and it starts again. Automatic movements reward regular wear, and a watch like this is happiest on the wrist several times a week.

Bracelet, Strap and Fit

The bracelet is stainless steel in a five-link design with brushed and polished surfaces. It closes with a butterfly deployant clasp that opens from the centre with a spring release and folds away flat. Because the clasp is hidden, the underside of the wrist stays smooth and comfortable. The additional green and white textile strap that comes with it gives the watch a relaxed, summery option for beach days, and the 20 mm lug width means you can also fit other straps of your choice.

Water Resistance in Practice

The ZO9295 is rated to 20 ATM, equal to 200 metres. That is well beyond what swimming, snorkelling and surfing require and fits the recreational diving use that the rating is meant for. Keep the crown screwed down whenever the watch goes near water, avoid pressing or turning the crown while submerged, and rinse the watch with fresh water after the sea or a pool. If you wear the textile strap in the water, let it dry fully before putting the watch away.

About the Super Sea Wolf

Zodiac was founded in Switzerland in 1882, and its Sea Wolf, launched in 1953, is considered one of the earliest purpose-built dive watches. The Super Sea Wolf name revives that design in modern sizes, with Swiss movements and bolder colour choices. The Pineapple Dream is one of the playful members of the family, and it shows that a diver can be technical and cheerful at once.

Who This Watch Suits

• Owners with smaller or medium wrists who find 42 mm and above too large
• Anyone who wants a colourful watch for holidays, the coast and the weekend
• Swimmers and snorkellers who need a rated watch with a strap that suits warm weather
• Collectors who like colour variations on a classic dive design

Care and Maintenance

Clean the bracelet and case with a soft damp cloth, and use a soft brush to remove sand or sunscreen from between the links. Make sure the crown is fully screwed down before getting the watch wet. A service every few years by a qualified watchmaker keeps the movement accurate, and the water resistance seals should be tested at the same visit. Keep the watch away from strong magnets and from long exposure to direct heat, which can affect the lubricants and gaskets.

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