Zenith watches history

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Posted by admin | Posted in Zenith watches, watch | Posted on 27-05-2010

The long history of Zenith Watch brand traces its roots to 1869, under the guidance of Georges Favre-Jacot. He gathered some of the top watchmakers all under one roof to build perfection, known as Zenith.

These days a great part of Swiss watchmakers use stock movements from suppliers, Zenith however, being one of the few Swiss watch brands that make their own mechanical movements – the Elite (standard movement) and the El Primero (chronograph). Zenith replica watches we have here look exactly like genuine watches, but Zenith replica watches are made of cheaper materials, this making the price affordable for customers. If you need to find a nice gift for a person you love and respect, one of Zenith replica watches will certainly fit the bill.

Zenith El Primero Jumping Seconds Chronograph Watch

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Posted by admin | Posted in Zenith watches, watch | Posted on 25-02-2010

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Swiss watch manufacture Zenith will soon present a new addition to its “El Primero” family of chronographs. This model, the El Primero Jumping Seconds, takes the high-precision utility of Zenith’s famously rapid balance frequency to an even greater level of operational efficiency–thanks to a central chronograph hand which completes ten precise micro-stops around the dial in each full revolution of one second. To complete this challenging elaboration for the chronograph mechanism, the Zenith design team and watchmakers had to devise a number of technical solutions, as well as make use of silicon for strategic components in the Caliber 4052 B movement to reduce energy consumption and operating stresses.

The Zenith El Primero Jumping Seconds Chronograph watch carries on the retro-inspired theme that was initiated by the Le Locle-based house at Baselworld 2009. Buyers can choose from versions in stainless steel or 18-karat rose gold, both versions with 43mm diameter cases showing a distinguished combination of brushed and polished finishes. Aside from a vintage charm and intricate craftsmanship, the handsome dials tell part of the fascinating technical story embodied in the self-winding chronograph movement. Examining the raised rehaut reveals a distinctive calibration–a mere ten divisions, rather than the typical arrangement of 60 marks. These naturally correspond to the ten exacting stops the thundering (or “foudroyante”) central chronograph hand makes during its one second revolution around the dial. Some handsome details which create visual intrigue for the  Zenith watch include the faceted hour indices, and an overlapping triad of chronograph subdials that are particularly striking in the stainless steel model thanks to a color differentiation with black, grey, and blue. The tasteful inscription “1/10th Of A Second” beneath the Zenith and El Primero dial signatures gives subtle hint to the high-performance technical qualities of the mechanism lying beneath.

A sapphire exhibition back allows a glimpse into the column-wheel governed El Primero 4052 B caliber, whose fascinating features are arguably crowned by a balance wheel moving back and forth at the famously frisky pace of 36,000 vibrations per hour–the signature frequency of all Zenith self-winding chronographs since 1969. This is in marked contrast to the majority of mechanical calibers on the market which employ balance oscillations of 18,000 vph, 21,600 vph, or often, 28,800 vph. While the classical integrated construction of this caliber and its innovative technology is most impressive, aesthetics are not wanting, either: tasteful beveling and circular graining decoration present a pleasing landscape for the eye to appreciate, one topped off with an intricately fashioned central winding rotor displaying the Zenith star logo.

Water resistance of the Zenith El Primero Jumping Seconds Chronograph watch is 100 meters, and both steel and 18K versions come fitted with sapphire crystals. The sporty yet elegant appearance of the model is well matched by rubber-lined straps in alligator leather, and a tang buckle bearing the Zenith insignia. The stainless steel Jumping Seconds Chronograph will also be offered on a stainless steel bracelet that closes securely via a triple-deployant clasp.

Zenith New Vintage 69 watch

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Posted by admin | Posted in Zenith watches, watch | Posted on 11-01-2010

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Internationally acclaimed for its success with the introduction of the El Primero movement, the legendary brand of watch manufacturing Zenith has been continuing its amazing story ever since. Old timepieces and previous collections often make room for new and more interesting models, but every now and then, those new models owe their success and find their inspiration in the vintage collections, in those collections that people think of them as being out of date or even unfashionable. This was the case with the new Zenith Vintage 69 Watch, the model being improved and restyled into what’s today the new Zenith Vintage watch, equipped with an El Primero 469 Caliber.

        The new model introduced displays a vintage design that has managed to keep some of the features appealing for the 1960’s trends and to bring them to life in a modern, contemporary design. The new Zenith Vintage 69 Watch has been included in the famous 69 Collection and it features a stainless steel case combined with a black dial, disturbed only by the white sub-dials and the red hands indicating the seconds.

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        The dial is equipped with three sub-dials, for the chronograph’s counters, a date window located at 4: 30, a tachymeter scale and traditional hands for indicating the hours and minutes. All detailing present on the dial is luminescent treated as to provide the best visibility in any situation day and night.

         Both the top of the case, and its back are made of sapphire crystal, which was manufactured and assembled with the help of state-of-the-art technologies as to assure the perfect resistance of this watch, making it not only shock resistant, but also scratch resistant as well.

        The new Zenith Vintage 69 Watch is endowed with an El Primero 469 Caliber, which enables the watch to perform many functions, starting from the tachymeter scale to the chronograph function and the date function. Everything you might want to find in a watch, the new Zenith Vintage 69 can provide, and all held together in one of the most tasteful designs of the past decade.

        The crown of the watch is sided by two lateral user-friendly pushers, placed there for the easy adjustment of the main functions of the watch.

        The strap of the new Zenith Vintage 69 Watch is smoothly connected with the case and gives the impression of being just one piece. The strap is made of black alligator leather and it’s equipped with a folding clasp made of stainless steel.

        This watch is not only appealing to the eye because of its unconventional design, but because beautiful design features have neither fashion, nor time passes them by. The unique Zenith Vintage 69 Watch is a remarkable timepiece that would definitely turn into a collectible of the Zenith timepieces, so all you Zenith fans out there, get your hands on this outstanding wristwatch while you can.

Zenith New Vintage 69 Watch – Utmost Elegance and Precision

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Posted by admin | Posted in Zenith watches, watch | Posted on 11-12-2009

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The Zenith legendary El Primero movement was premiered in 1969 as the first high-frequency mechanical automatic chronograph caliber to join the world of watchmaking. The initial El Primero chronograph movement has subtly evolved over the time, yet maintaining its signature features. Now, it is presented as an El Primero 469 calibre to animate a vintage-styled model with a distinctive contemporary touch.

The new Zenith watch, to join the New Vintage 69 Collection, pays tribute to the legendary caliber.

With a remarkable balance frequency of 36,000 vibrations per hour, the movement guarantees 1/10th of a second precision. The fully integrated design of the caliber requires a minimum of space and measures short times in the most reliable and accurate way.

The movement is built from 278 strategically located and finely tuned parts that are controlled by a column wheel responding at orders received via the push-buttons of the Zenith watch. The transparent sapphire crystal case-back allows to rest one’s eyes at an oscillating weight embellished with Cotes-de-Geneve.

The original case has been redesigned to come up with an even more powerful effect. The shiny plain black dial is protected by a double glare-proof sapphire crystal. The dial demonstrates a smart play on contrasting colors. It is completed with manually applied hour-markers coated with Superluminova, as well as black bead-blasted hands provided with white Superluminova for perfect legibility under any light conditions.

You will notice the small seconds sub-dial at 9 o’clock and a date window at 4.30. The chronograph function is presented with help of a central seconds hand, 30-minute and 12-hour sub-dials at 3 and 6 o’clock respectively. The tachometric scale featured around the dial rim allows to measure the speed of travel.

The sophisticated Zenith New Vintage 69 watch, goes on an elegant black alligator leather strap fitted with a stainless steel pin buckle.

Zenith Introduces Academy Zero Gravity Tourbillon Watch

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Posted by admin | Posted in Zenith watches, watch | Posted on 10-12-2009

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Since 1865, Zenith has cherished the tradition of introducing innovative mechanisms and groundbreaking timepieces. Now, the brand is pleased to reveal a new timepiece to join its highly successful Academy collection – the limited-edition Academy Zero-G watch that boasts Zenith’s revolutionary Zero-G Tourbillon.

The innovative Tourbillon Zero-G movement joined the world of watchmaking in 2008. The movement demonstrated a revolutionary self-regulating gyroscopic tourbillon carriage put on a cardan the same way as a marine chronometer. The gyroscopic carriage provided a flat position of the regulating organ, thus keeping the mechanism away from the gravity effects and significantly improving its accuracy.

The work of marine chronometers was based on the zero gravity principle and they represented the ultimate “portable” precision instruments that allowed to determine a ship’s position, implying safe maritime voyages.

Zenith timepieces of this type appeared in the beginning of the 20th century and are still highly coveted collector’s pieces. The brand has continuously gained more expertise in this field and the elaboration of the Zero-G movement is a true feat of sophisticated miniaturization and cutting-edge technology.

The new Zenith Academy Zero Gravity Tourbillon watch demonstrates subtle aesthetic details and fine craftsmanship, including the stepped double-godrooned case, the sword-like hands, and the barleycorn and wave guilloche dial patterns.

The timepiece catches attention by a variety of nice modern touches created with help of the asymmetrical position of the displays. You will notice the off-centered hours and minutes at 11 o’clock and the Zero-G Tourbillon module at 5 o’clock. Together they form a figure 8, symbolizing good luck and infinity. The small seconds display is featured at 7.30 – almost diagonally opposite the crown at 2 o’clock. The multilayered dial is shielded by an anti-reflective sapphire crystal.

The movement beating inside the timepiece, with its amazing intricacies, may be admired through a transparent exhibition case-back. The El Primero 8801 self-winding 43-jewel calibre incorporates a rotor crafted in 950 PT platinum, and a gyroscopic carriage built from 160 parts, including 10 conical-geared wheels and 6 ball bearings. The movement beats at the frequency of 36,000 vibrations per hour and gives an advantage of a 50-hour power reserve.

The new Zenith Academy Zero Gravity Tourbillon watch, is presented on a black crocodile leather strap provided with silky alvazel calfskin lining and fitted with an 18K gold triple folding clasp. The Zenith watch is available with a case either in white or rose gold.

Zenith Calibre 135 – Most Amazing Movement in Zenith’s History

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Posted by admin | Posted in Zenith watches, watch | Posted on 02-12-2009

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Calibre 135, one of Zenith’s most amazing movements, reflects the brand’s quest for creating highly accurate and reliable movements. Zenith watches has cultivated this tradition since the day it was founded in 1865. Its history has been highlighted by remarkably accurate pocket-watches, followed by wristwatches also characterized by outstanding accuracy.

The first Calibre 135 joined the world of watchmaking in 1948. The mechanism boasted a number of innovative and sophisticated technical peculiarities and was awarded with multiple highly coveted Neuchatel Observatory chronometry prizes, with record-breaking five years in a row in the period between 1950 -1954. The list of recognitions features about 200 individual awards, with two-thirds of them being first prizes, and five for series-honors.

Ephrem Jobin, born in 1909, the world’s oldest living watchmaker, celebrating his 100th birthday in November 2009, played an important role in the development of the brand. In the period between 1939 – 1954, the watchmaker worked on the development of three complete calibres, and the legendary Calibre 135 in particular.

In 1946, Ephrem Jobin was responsible for inventing a 30mm calibre to correspond to the standards of the Neuchatel Observatory competition. The watchmaker conceived and developed the movement with the best possible chronometric performances. He was the one in charge of the entire project.

Working on Calibre 135, Ephrem Jobin provided it with a large barrel for increased power reserve, and an oversized balance for enhanced precision. The watchmaker had to rethink the movement design. He offset the minute wheel from the central axis to offer enough space for the bigger balance. The Calibre 135.0 that participated in the observatory competition incorporated a Breguet overcoil balance-spring, and a single or double arrow-shaped index or regulator to guarantee balanced friction and optimal adjustment.

In addition, Calibre 135 was also developed in commercialized versions that boasted chronometer certificates and were available with a rating certificate. The movements were fitted with an off-center disc regulator and embellished with Cotes de Geneve.

The chronometer characteristics of Calibre 135 implied its limited production volume. The mechanism was meant to animate exclusively high-end timepieces. It was produced in a number of 11 000 pieces and watches accommodating the calibre are highly coveted among passionate watch connoisseurs and collectors.

Once named by specialized press as one of the best wristwatch movement in horological history, Calibre 135 with its outstanding performances and appealing modern construction, along with the classic design and meticulous finishing, perfectly matches the pure classicism of Zenith watches.

Zenith, one of the favorite brands, commemorates Ephrem Jobin’s jubilee and honors his remarkable achievements by unveiling a special 100-piece limited-edition watch. The watchmaker has been presented with the N°100 model. The timepiece accommodates a self-winding COSC-certified Elite 689 movement born due to the technical progress reached by Zenith when Mr. Jobin worked for the company.

The case of the Zenith watch is sculptured in 18K rose gold and incorporates sapphire crystals on both sides. The refined brown sunray dial is completed with 18K rose gold faceted hands and applied hour-markers mounted by hand. The watch is presented on a hand-crafted brown crocodile leather strap lined with silky Alvazel calfskin. The strap is equipped with an 18K rose gold pin buckle.

Zenith Defy Xtreme Split Second

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Posted by admin | Posted in Zenith watches, watch | Posted on 26-11-2009

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Zenith Defy Xtreme Split Second

It is hard to stay young when one is 144 years old. Zenith, one of the oldest Swiss watch brands, manages to do it brilliantly. With the Zenith Defy Xtreme watch collection, nobody would dare to call Zenith old-fashioned. The Zenith watches making part of the collection have a strong unusual design and are impressive both aesthetically and mechanically.
Among these sport-chic timepieces, the Zenith Defy Xtreme Split Second has a special place. The design of the watch is closely related to that of the F1 racing cars. For instance, the dial of the Zenith Defy Xtreme Split Second is made using the method of construction employed in car manufacturing – multi-layering. Each of the elements of the dial is made using a unique technology and materials. The case of the Zenith Defy Xtreme Split Second is designed in such a way as to resist shock.
Apart from shock-resistance, the watch has many more useful features. The sapphire glass protecting the dial is coated with an anti-reflective layer that makes it possible to read the time even on the sunniest day. The applied rhodium indexes, Arabic numerals and hands are painted with Superluminova, a special material that absorbs sunlight and stays bright deep in darkness.
Speaking of the direct functions of the Zenith Defy Xtreme Split Second – telling the time – it performs them very effectively. Naturally, the central hands indicate the hours, minutes and seconds. But that is not all that the Zenith Defy Xtreme Split Second watch can do. Other than the date display window at 6 o’clock, there are two counters at 3 and 9 o’clock. The watch also features a graduated unidirectional rotating bezel that can be used to mark the elapsed time.

Perfect Choice for a Gentleman with Good Taste: Zenith Port Royal

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Posted by admin | Posted in Zenith watches, watch | Posted on 13-11-2009

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Zenith Port Royal

Zenith has an outstanding reputation for high quality watches. Thus far, the company has won more than a thousand and a half awards for precision. The watchmaker offers several watch collections both to men and women.
The Zenith Port Royal Collection is one of the most popular collections of the brand. It includes timepieces with rectangular and round cases, designed to be suitable for every occasion and outfit. Even choosy customers will find what they need – Zenith Port Royal watches are made from a variety of materials, including steel, gold and titanium, while dial and straps variations are innumerable.

The company equips its Zenith Port Royal timepieces with the El Primero movement. It should be noted that Zenith is one of the few watchmaking companies producing its own automatic movements. The Zenith EL Primero is the only movement in the world which beats 36000 times per hour. Due to this extremely high vibration rate, the chronograph is accurate to one tenth of a second.

Zenith has recently introduced a few avant-garde Zenith Port Royal timepieces. The Mega Port Royal Tourbillon, unveiled at Baselworld 2008, features a titanium case with a skeleton dial covered with a grill. It seems that the watchmakers wanted to complicate admiring of the movement, though they were probably inspired by the replica zenith watches which were worn by soldiers during the First World War. The grill was designed to protect the glass crystal.
The case of the new Zenith Mega Port Royal Open Concept is made of black titanium, while the dial is crafted from an extremely strong material, developed using space-based technologies. The timepiece was inspired by steel buildings of New York.
The last new timepiece of the collection is the Zenith Mega Port Royal Grande Date Open Concept, a remodeled version of the Port Royal Open Concept.

Zenith ChronoMaster Open Grade Date Moon & Sunphase

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Posted by admin | Posted in Zenith watches, watch | Posted on 13-11-2009

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ChronoMaster Open Grade Date Moon & Sunphase model

Every year Zenith amazes watch connoisseurs with new models and collections. In this year the company presented the new Chronomaster Collection 2009.

Chronomaster collection with its always fashionable and refined design joins traditions and modernity. Chronomaster is the icon of Zenith Manufacture. It is justly considered to be perfection itself. Every single detail of watches from this collection, beginning with case with double guadron and ending with authentic guilloche Grain d’Orge is the reflection of the best traditions of watch making.

One of the brightest models from the ChronoMaster 2009 collection is the ChronoMaster Open Grade Date Moon & Sunphase model. This chronograph is equipped with a new El Primero 4047 calibre with 332 components and 42 rubies. The zenith watch features barleycorn guilloche on the dial and wavy guilloche on the counters and moon disk. The case is 45 mm in diameter. The case is available in rose gold with silver dial or in stainless steel with black or silver dial.

ChronoMaster Open Grande Date Moon & Sunphase is a very aristocratic and a very refined watch that records the mechanical measurment of time in style.
In 2008 Zenith enriched its Chronomaster collection with new complicated ChronoMaster Open Grande Date. This innovatory watch features peculiar design and special technical complications.

Three patented disks that are placed at 2 o’clock position can be seen through transparent dial. This transparent material is a product of space technology. Due to some properties of this material there is an illusion that numerals float in space.

A window that is positioned at 10 o’clock (characteristic feature of this series) allows to admire the El Primero 4039 mechanism that consists of 331 parts and 41 rubies. Roman numerals and Grain d’Orge guilloche decorate the dial that is made out of pink gold in classic variant and stainless steel for more modern models.

Zenith Baby Doll Star Sea Open El Primero Precious Pearls watch

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Posted by admin | Posted in Zenith watches, watch | Posted on 09-11-2009

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The Zenith Baby Doll Star Sea Open El Primero Precious Pearls watch unifies watchmaking excellence with the passionate beauty and eternal rhythm of the sea. Expressing captivating feminine beauty with exotic materials and exalted Swiss craftsmanship, this replica Zenith watch in its various forms expresses serenity and luxury; it also embodies the inherent fascination which accompanies masterful horological accomplishments.

Zenith crafts the 37mm case of the Star Sea Open El Primero Precious Pearls watch from a solid block of 18K rose or yellow gold. Richly finished in every aspect, the watch is fitted with a bezel which has been engraved with a whimsical pattern of stars, each set in its center with a sparkling round brilliant diamond. The captivating dial has been created from a slice of silvered mother of pearl, which pays tribute to the treasures of the deep with nine pearls set at the hour markers. A close examination of the dial yields additional surprises, including a subtle pattern of expressive Arabic numerals, six golden stars set with twinkling diamonds, and a mysterious heart-shaped aperture which permits a glimpse into the pulsating heart of the mechanical movement.

The Zenith Baby Doll Star Sea Open El Primero Precious Pearls watch contains a self-winding mechanical movement which has earned itself a legendary status. Manufactured by Zenith replica watch, the Caliber 4021 is a variant of the legendary original “El Primero” chronograph movement. It features a chronograph function, as well as a power reserve complication–shown charmingly by a star-tipped hand–that reveals the status of the watch’s 55-hour winding reserve. A descendant of the very first Zenith El Primero movement from 1969, this mechanism boasts a balance wheel which pulsates at an extraordinarily rapid pace of 36,000 beats per hour, a remarkable technical detail which is unique to Zenith. A sapphire crystal window set into the gold caseback permits an unobstructed view of the complex architecture of this masterpiece, and its elaborately decorated central winding rotor, which swings back and forth with each slight motion.

Carrying on its ocean-inspired theme, the Zenith Baby Doll Star Sea Open El Primero Precious Pearls timepiece is completed by a superbly luxurious strap crafted from stingray skin. An 18K gold deployant buckle, decorated with the Zenith insignia, joins the watch elegantly and securely to the wrist.