Luxury Watches from Zenith in Fine Executions
Luxury is not only something for an upmarket clientele. The watch models from Zenith have their own history and philosophy. El Primero was designed in 1962 as an iconic watch. Planned for the 100th anniversary of Zenith, the first chronograph with automatic winding was presented in 1969. In all, seven years were spent working on these watch models. 18 different types of metal were processed. The first model had a date display. The new aesthetic made El Primero unique and modern. The "gyroscopic Gravity Control module" has a high frequency capable of 36,000 semi-oscillations every hour. Further watch models are to be found in the "Academy" collection. "Elite" and "Hermitage" form the overall framework of Zenith as further fine watch brands.
Experiencing Luxury Watches from Zenith as a Total Work of Art
"Watch Manufacture Since 1865" does not appear on the company's Zenith page for nothing. Various ladies' watches of likewise outstanding quality and function, such as the "Elite Lady Moonphase" or "Elite Heritage Ultra Thin" collection, impress through their precise engineering and execution. Very exclusive and rare watches are to be found as limited editions.
Icons of Contemporary History with Watches from Zenith
In 2012 Felix Baumgartner jumped from the stratosphere to earth. On his arm he wore the watch "El Primero Stratos Flyback Striking 10th" from Zenith. This chronometer withstood supersonic speed. Mahatma Gandhi gave his friend Indira Nehru a Zenith watch. Following restructuring at the watch manufacture, Charles Vermot saved the production plans of the El Primero collection. It was put back into operation in 1984 and expanded. An annual calendar - developed by Ludwig Oechslin ("Musée International d'Horlogerie") - displays all months, days of the week and the current date. Only once a year does this work of art of timekeeping have to be set. Furthermore, after five years of development, the complication "Academy Christophe Colomb" makes possible the gyroscopic "Gravity Control" module already mentioned. The optimum amplitude of the balance is thereby ensured. For precise accuracy a "Tourbillon" is used. The complication makes it possible to compensate for the effect of the earth's gravity on the oscillations. In the course of time the "Tourbillon" superseded the "Academy Christophe Colomb".
Where Are the Chronometers Made?
In Le Locle (Switzerland) the art of the Zenith watch manufacture takes shape. More than 200 patents and up to 600 variations of the movements make the company appear an outstanding manufacture - to this day. More than 2,000 prizes have so far been awarded to these specialists in timekeeping instruments. Over eighty different watchmaking trades in their specific effects are required in order to produce a first-class, reliable watch. All under one roof. Chronometers for eternity. Zenith long ago reached its zenith and gives its customers timeless beauty and luxury on the wrist.
