foverstaMy brother and I, we are both Zenith clients. We like the brand and it is the reason why we spend many hours at the pop-up boutique located on the Place Vendôme. We know that one day (it is expected to happen at the end of September) the boutique will close. Each opportunity is good to visit it.....Story

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Ornatus-MundiThe new Zenith Defy range is currently evolving into a full-fledged collection. Only one year after its presentation at Baselworld 2017, Defy already has a technological marvel as its flagship: the new Defy Zero G with Zenith's proprietary gravity control module, here dramatically reduced to 30% of its original volume: it nicely fits between the two crystals of the 44mm case! Overall, the design follows the blueprint set with the Defy El Primero 21, making heavy use of boldly skeletonised bridges and the ... ...Story

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Mr GreenDear friends here's another friend from funky 70ies The cool Zenith ref 01 - 1190 - 290 rightfully named by Italian collectors Disco volante - The flying saucer. The crown is "integral part" of the case Buckle to have it complete even strap Back plain and simple...actually begs for engraving... Behind is 2562PC movement beating at 28 800 A/h and now....drum roll....the profile that shows why Disco volante is rightful nickname...no lugs baby Cool markers and star on the dial...I like that so much! Navy blue ... ...Story

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Mr GreenIf you like funky vintage watches then you love 1970s and you definitely respect Zenith. Here we have Zenith Defy ref A 7652 nicknamed Spaceman Date is on unusual position for Zenith at 3 o'clock Crown is integrated into the case and 5mm big which is good for big fingers date and time setting Inside is cal 2562PC...automatic...sweep seconds...23 jewels...28800 A/h...power reserve 44h Considered in 1970s pioneer calibre because of its accuracy. Case is 3.7 cm wide x 4.2 cm high in center satin finish and mirror ... ...Story

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foverstaEvery day, I think that we are very lucky to have this Zenith pop-up boutique in Paris. Why? Simply because the roadmap which was assigned to the Zenith France team is to organize a lot of events and to take advantage of each day spent inside. Let's take a recent example: Zenith organized an event last Wednesday in attendance of George Bamford himself and his colleague Simon. As you know, Bamford Watch Department became one year ago the "officialy authorized customizer" for Zenith and the aim of the event .....Story

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Ornatus-MundiLet's start, there is a lot in Zenith's (current or more recent) stable. First, there is the Elite collection , with this wonderful purple automatic Elite ith a subtle diamond encircled case in 34 mm: Why not go the full monty (and a tad larger) with this pure carbon Zenith Elite, 36mm of diamond-encrusted heaven (altogether ~3.50 cts, distribute on case (167 VVS brilliant-cut diamonds), bezel (64 VVS brilliant-cut diamonds) and dial (680 VVS brilliant-cut diamonds). That makes -guess - 911 diamonds altogether ... ...Story

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Ornatus-MundiSince about the last 12 months Zenith seems changed forever. The former CEO, Aldo Magada, is out, with Jean-Claude Biver as Head of the Watch Division at LVMH taking over direct control, later joined by Julien Tornare , ex-Vacheron Constantin, as new CEO. The swaps at the top had immediate consequences for the brand: JCB developed a vision that set the somewhat stagnant brand onto a forward-looking path following the ‘tradition of innovation’ , a moniker that means nothing less than a steadfast focus on chronometric ... ...Story

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Ornatus-MundiZenith enlarges the Defy collection with these new case variations of the initial model, the performance-focussed Defy El Primero 21 chronograph with 1/100 seconds counter: In detail we have: 1.) Brushed Titanium with closed dial (on rubber strap and on a titanium bracelet): 2.) Brushed Titanium with skeleton dial (on rubber strap and on a titanium bracelet): 3.) Brushed Titamium with a blue skeleton dial (on leather, rubber strap and titanium bracelet): 4.) Ceramic case (on rubber strap or ceramic bracelet): ... ...Story

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Ornatus-MundiNo wonder this model, based on the same as the 15th Anniversary piece of PuristSPro , is further developed: new movement (El Primero Cal. 405B) with Flyback function, new case materials (bronze and aged steel), a slate grey grained dail, and a display back : 1.) Bronze case (brown oily leather strap): 2.) Aged steel case (olive oily leather strap): Colours are not representative (somehow someone at Zenith rushed image processing, these are the most inconsistent set I have ever seen...)... Magnus ...Story

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andrewluffand playing with my new espresso maker... Still loving the Cronometro... definitely my watch of 2017! Cheers Andrew ...Story

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