DRMW
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re: Great interview!
"Thank you both for sharing with us the very informative and
comprehensive interview with Zenith CEO. I am impressed and can't help
wanting to keep an eye on them and looking forward to their line-up
going forward."
Thanks Ken, it was a fun interview and it was great to speak with J-F Dufour as you can see that he is directing Zenith on the right path. To see the current collection here's a post with outstanding pictures: home.watchprosite.com
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-MW
PuristSPro.com interview: Zenith CEO Jean-Frederic Dufour
At a recent event at Westime Beverly Hills, Team PuristSPro had the opportunity to speak with Mr. Jean-Frederic Dufour, global CEO of Zenith. Founded in 1865 by Georges Favre-Jacot in the Swiss mountains of Neuchatel, the manufacturer has had a noted hist...
Awseome Interview....
so looking forward to what Zenith has in store for us in the near future. Striking 10th is on my wishlist, very good looking and classic feel, I like it alot. Great Job Anthony. Drew
Thanks Ming, not me :P
Ming basically did everything including transcription. I was only there as Ming's sidekick! Cheers, Anthony
Met Mr Dufour in person ...
and got to try on the Christopher Columb at the dinner hosted by Zenith in Singapore last Thursday. I like its Ultrathin very much and was fortunate to get a piece that is limited at 250pcs.
re: Mr Jean-Frederic Dufour
Hello mell0822, Yes, nice choice with the Zenith Ultrathin, hope you share some pics with us on the forum. What did you think of the Christopher Columb? -MW
Christopher Columb, New Vintage 1955 & Ultra Thin
I've a small wrist that can take a 42mm at best. It's kinda big for me, but it doesn't feel uncomfortable at all, despite its unique design. Attached a photo of my New Vintage 1955 and the Ultra Thin. The latter is slight half the thickness of the New Vin...
thanks for sharing the pics!
One thing I noticed with the Zenith Christopher Columb is that the sapphire glass back is round which could be protruding on the wrist when worn. Did you notice any comfort issues with that? -MW
Not uncomfortable but ...
did have some trouble with the clasp when taking out the watch the first time i tried it on. Just dun wear it tightly. In all, i love it. Just that my wrist and wallet are too small for it
Thanks, Anthony! Interviews with CEOs give us . . .
. . . a view into the future, and Jean-Frederic's comments can only leave a positive impression for those that hold tradition and history with high regard. It's gratifying to see Zenith reclaim its patrimony.
Great interview!
Thank you both for sharing with us the very informative and comprehensive interview with Zenith CEO. I am impressed and can't help wanting to keep an eye on them and looking forward to their line-up going forward. Great job! Best, Ken PS: this is the firs...
He used to go to work in his pyjmas
Ha! Yes - I've seen Anthony "at work" in his boxer shorts when he was a day trader in California and 3 hours behind the NYSE trading hours. I'm considering selling the photos on eBay Regards, MTF
Just don't post the pics of me and my spiky hair
when I wake up in the morning. Ping says I look like a chicken! bawk bawk! - AT
You need to read our Panerai forum then :P
I know I'm wearing suits in at least 2 of the past Panerai events! - AT
re: Great interview!
"Thank you both for sharing with us the very informative and comprehensive interview with Zenith CEO. I am impressed and can't help wanting to keep an eye on them and looking forward to their line-up going forward." Thanks Ken, it was a fun interview and ...
J-F Dufour
is well known to old-timer PuristS as he used to work for Chopard LUC, which is excellent PuristS' territory. The passion for horology at both Zenith and Chopard is palpable and emanates from their people. When J-F joined Zenith, we were somewhat reassure...
Maybe one day the Extreme Defy will be a classic
Maybe it will be seen as the turning point for Zenith, when it went from a fairly obscure brand to a better known one. And to quote what I wrote in an earlier post , "And to be fair, it must be said a watch collection cannot be made overnight, so some or ...
Thank you guys for the interview
JF Dufour is very excited about the future of Zenith. Regards Ling
Valuable interview
ill go over it again in more depth , Thanks Purists PRO for the interview... and Anthony im SO glad to see you . Faisal
I like the new direction of Zenith
Thanks DRMW and Anthony for the interview. I like the new pieces that I saw during a recent Zenith event at my local AD. Regards, ED-209
Fantastic read!
Thanks for the great interview! I'm excited to learn more about Zenith's new "Legends" collection! I feel like the company has tapped into a rich vein of inspiration and will soon release more desirable timepieces! Good luck to Zenith! Can't wait to see w...