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For the detailed report and the pics.

I was a fan of most of the Nataf designs but he also did a lot in terms of horology for Zenith as an engineer, all those great multi-complication movements. There was a lot of diversity, something for everyone, and what I liked is that those watches looked like nothing else out there. What seems to have impressed most, unfortunately, were the extravagant designs. Many other brands offer controversial designs along side their classic watches but only Zenith got flack for that. In any event, with Dufour, fans of classic designs got their wish. Personally I still have to warm up to the new mainstream designs.

The Zero-G escapement is a horological marvel in my view, unappreciated when it came out, due to, again, the designs in which Nataf put that movement. The Striking 10th is a great idea. I do like the the Vermot watch, and as a Zenith fan I feel the obligation to honor the man by owning that watch. Hopefully one day I will be able to.

I'm definetly looking forward to future releases by Zenith.

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Zenith Events in Singapore

 
By: Kong : December 17th, 2010-10:20
Last month, Zenith had a tea media event in Singapore at the new Fullerton Bay Hotel. Mr Jean-Frédéric Dufour, President and CEO of Zenith was in town to meet and touched base with the press members with Ms Vivian Lee, Zenith Brand Manager - Singapore and...  

More Pictures of the Zenith Watches

 
By: Kong : December 17th, 2010-10:23
El Primero Retrotimer 42mm Black PVD stainless steel case with rubber straps. El Primero Retrotimer 42mm Another variation with silver sunray dial and bracelet. El Primero New Vintage 1969 Lady Not sure why it is classified for Lady. Guys can wear it too!...  

Which variation?

 
By: Kong : December 18th, 2010-02:32
Which variation you like more? The black carbo dial or silver dial? Thanks for viewing, Marcelo. Kong

thanks

 
By: LouS : December 19th, 2010-08:48
Very nice report of and interesting event with very nice watches. Where does Zenith find these brand ambassadors, each more obscure than the last? Here is a Vermot 36000VPH for your amusement - just came this month....I am very satisfied with it....  

Kong.....do you know anything on....

 
By: hobbart45 : August 18th, 2011-19:48
Kong ,,,,,,,,,,,,,I Love the design of the New Elite watches ,,,,,,,,,but really,,,,,,,,, the size of the Crowns on these models seem to be something to worry about..............they seem to be ergonomically tooooo small.....Please note that I am extremel... 

It's ok ...

 
By: Kong : August 19th, 2011-20:43
Hi Mark The total thickness of Elite Ultran Thin is 7.60mm. That's the reason for a small diameter crown, I guessed its about 4.5mm. For winding it is no issue. As the movement is auto Elite 681, just a quick twenty to thirty turns will give it sufficient...  

zenith . . .

 
By: Dr No : December 17th, 2010-11:25
. . . (ze ' nith or, esp Brit., zen ' ith), n. 1. the point on the celestial sphere vertically above a given position or observer. Cf. nadir. 2. highest point or state; culmination. Thank you, Kong, for sharing the event with M. Dufour. It should be appar... 

Was there too ...

 
By: mell0822 : December 17th, 2010-17:49
but I didn't know you by look, so didn't say hi. Thanks for the report, esp the very well taken photos.

Thanks for revisiting a recentlyfrequent topic

 
By: SJX : December 17th, 2010-20:57
DRMW has posted an interview with Jean Frederic Dufour ( click here to read it). Daos shared her thoughts on the collection which you can see here . And of course my amateur observations of the Zenith Christoph Colomb Tourbillon here and also of most of t...  

Next stop Thailand

 
By: icyremy : December 18th, 2010-07:53
Firstly, Thank you very much for sharing this exciting forum. I wish the event like this will take place in Thailand because we have so many Zenith's admirers. I support this current CEO because the former one, Thierry Nataf, took Zenith to the WRONG dire... 

Thanks

 
By: Rickr25 : December 18th, 2010-21:40
For the detailed report and the pics. I was a fan of most of the Nataf designs but he also did a lot in terms of horology for Zenith as an engineer, all those great multi-complication movements. There was a lot of diversity, something for everyone, and wh...