ZENITH

A new high-frequency movement BASELWORLD 2017: The ZENITH – Heritage 146

Zenith revisits one of its historic 1960s models in giving life to a new chronograph with a delightfully vintage air: Heritage 146.

Ultra-thin case BASELWORLD 2016: The ZENITH – Elite 6150

First and foremost, this watch is all about its shape. Soft as a pebble, discreetly classical and yet so contemporary that one immediately senses that time will have no hold on its pink gold-robed curves. Next, one senses that this model is a state of mind, reflecting a certain vision of watchmaking focusing on essentials so as to give pride of place to reliability.

The first calibre with ultra-accurate 1/10th of a second measurement 10 vibrations per second: The ZENITH El Primero Striking 10th

The El Primero Striking 10th chronograph embodies the grand return of the Manufacture Zenith to the technical values that have forged the brand’s success. Unequalled to date, the legendary El Primero calibre was the world’s first automatic chronograph to beat at a rate of 10 vibrations per second. It is the most sophisticated mechanical ‘motor’ and the one boasting the highest degree of precision, since the vast majority of other mechanical movements beat at 8 vibrations per second at best.

Available in three limited editions Extra-slim: The ZENITH Elite 681 Ultra Thin

This classically handsome model features a new ultra-thin 40 mm-diameter case housing the ideally suited extra-slim (3.81 mm) Elite 681 self-winding calibre, beating at 28’800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) and ensuring a 50-hour power reserve. The case comes in a choice of 18-carat rose gold or stainless steel, while the sapphire crystal exhibition back provides a fascinating view of the movement with its tungsten oscillating weight adorned with a “Côtes de Genève” pattern.

The Beauty of daring Complexity Five years of intense development: The ZENITH Christophe Colomb

With this highly sophisticated model christened in tribute to Christopher Columbus, the bold 15th century explorer who was the first to tackle the ocean head on rather than following coastlines, Manufacture ZENITH proudly presents one of the great modern-day horological accomplishments stemming from over five years of intense development.

Three new models ZENITH Captain - The purest expression of the ZENITH watch making heritage

Captain: the very name calls up flights of fancy! It evokes long-distance travel, untamed seas, but also the fabulous fortunes made trading in distant outposts… The status of captain was, in the past, reserved for officers who commanded a royal vessel. Nothing of the art and skill of navigation at sea could remain a mystery to the man who aspired to this position.

100% technical and 100% passion! The ZENITH El Primero Chronomaster Open Power Reserve

The Chronomaster Open unites in a spectacular fashion the most rigorous watchmaking tradition with bold contemporary design. This ZENITH model uncovers the very essence of time and reveals, in the openings on its dial, the 36,000 vibrations of its movement: the legendary El Primero. The aperture invites interest as much by the magic it emanates as by the curiosity it inspires. But make no mistake: the Chronomaster Open is first and foremost an example of technological prowess, a timepiece that is 100% technical and 100% passion.

BASELNEWS 2010 ZENITH El Primero Striking 10th - The first calibre with ultra-accurate 1/10th of a second measurement and display