Vintage Zodiac Glorious Automatic Wristwatch

This is a mid-20th-century (circa 1950s-1960s) Zodiac Glorious automatic wristwatch featuring a gold-toned circular case and a distinctive black dial. The watch face exhibits the Zodiac crosshair logo prominently at the 12 o'clock position, followed by 'Zodiac' and 'Glorious' in stylized script. At the bottom, 'Automatic' denotes its self-winding mechanical movement. The dial is framed by an unusual inner chapter ring or wide bezel with radial markers, and it features dauphine-style hands and a slender center seconds hand. It is mounted on a gold-plated expandable link bracelet. Regarding condition, the watch shows significant signs of age and wear: the acrylic crystal is heavily scratched and crazed throughout, which obscures the dial's clarity. The gold-tone plating on the bezel and lugs shows visible thinning, pitting, and oxidation, revealing the base metal beneath. The bracelet links also show surface scratches and tarnishing. The craftsmanship is typical of high-quality Swiss manufacturing from the era, characterized by an architectural lug design and a complex dial layout. The 'Glorious' line was a part of Zodiac's mid-century catalog, often featuring more ornate or unique design elements than their standard sport models.