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Zenith's outstandingly interesting timepiece Academy Christophe Colomb Hurricane Grand Voyage (I could not even make it fit into the 'subject' line; thanks god they did not print this on the dial ;-)). It is officially released today, 20 October 2013, to ...  

The Zenith Academy Christophe Colomb Hurricane Grand Voyage (potential buyers should be awarded a 10% discount for correctly pronouncing the watch's epic name) is to my knowledge Zenith's most ambitious and complicated timepiece. Not only in terms of the ...  

Even if the Christophe Colomb Hurricane watch abounds of horological delicacies I find pleasure and satisfaction in the fact that all of these propose solutions to eminent problems in timekeeping. More concretely, the following challenges are addressed: -...  

Zenith has entirely revamped the backplate of the Academy's movement and converted it into a strip cartoon narrating the adventures of the Christopher Columbus: Prominently displayed is Columbus' vessel Santa Maria which he used for his first voyage in 14...  

I am always in a dilemma when reviewing a complicated piece of horological art: I admire the efforts, the ingenuity and the skills that went into the piece, but most often I get either lost in details, thus struggle to 'see the woods for the trees', or so...  

What a delightful read, first thing in the morning. Thanks Magnus for an incredible "journey" or even "exploration" through the depths of this masterpiece. I had no idea that this watch was so intricate, and had so many aspect to it. The Zenith team have ... 

Magnus ... you did! If there's perfection on a post... Here is. Sitting on a bar, located on the Chicago burbs, I could feel your admiration for this man made object. No words, except CONGRATULATIONS to Zenith and to you for this amazing introduction. I w... 

... it has come this far.... what would be the next Christophe Colomb series? Pardon my lack of better words.... Very impressive. Ken

For an epic watch. Busy watch, a lot going on, yet very well laid out. Every conceivable horological technique/complication employed, well ... Most at least. Love the Santa Maria n Sextant ( which I failed to observe) had u not pointed it out. Reading you... 

thanks for the very interesting post I never will but if I ever could buy a watch in this price range ... I'll pass on the Patek, VC, AP, .... this is that watch I would prefer

Thank you for this great review of a Magnificent piece of Art. I'm in love with this Zenith, and its features leave me speechless. Have a nice sunday Fabio

Thank you Magnus for this great report. I'd LOVE to get some type of Zenith Christophe Colomb variant as my 1st Zenith watch. And this specific Grand Voyage is a superb masterpiece. All I can say is WOOOOOWWW! Still breathless, Anthony

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The watch is gorgeous even if I find the ZENITH writing too big. I can't wait to see it! Fx

The watch AND the thorough review! Wonderful work destined for the PuristSPro Archives!! Thank you Magnus!

Magnus, Thank you for the reports well researched, cross-referenced and presented. It must have been difficult keeping the embargo for so long. When I first saw the original Zenith Academy Christopher Columbus with the bulbous sapphire crystal, I could no...