There are a number of recurring trends and stories in the watch industry that are worthy of attention and analysis. Chief among these are the roots of the timepieces as we know them today. Also important is the further integration of new technologies into these already complex devices. Zenith’s Christophe Colomb was a unique piece to focus upon, simply because…
Speaking of individuals who are breaking through barriers, let’s not forget Felix Baumgartner. Mr Baumgartner will, quite literally, be crashing through the sound barrier. The super skydiver will attempt to shatter the world record for the highest jump: ever. Most jumps occur somewhere around 10,000 feet. His free fall will begin at a height close to 120,000 feet. That’s nearly…
Zenith watches are designed and assembled in the company’s own workshops in Le Locle, Switzerland. Thus Zenith is legitimately entitled to use the word manufacture in the company name, as in ‘Zenith Manufacture’. This tradition has its roots in the French language where the word manufacture means ‘manufacturing company’. But Zenith watches have another reason to be particularly proud, and…
The El Primero, first created in 1969 by Zenith watches, was the first integrated automatic chronograph movement capable of measuring short periods of time with one tenth of a second accuracy; and the watch still holds that title. So to mark the 40th anniversary of El Primero’s excellence, Zenith has produced two new series: the Originals and the New Vintage…