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Zenith Academy: Georges Favre-Jacot?

Does anyone own this watch with the fusee and chain? They trade at a huge discount from the original MSRP, and seem like a lot of watch for the money. In particular I love the idea of getting a visible fusee and chain mechanism from a major brand for a ve
1Y
By: m2
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MDT
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Hands on review of the Zenith Defy El Primero 21 Patrick Mouratoglou Ultimate Tennis Showdown

It is interesting to note that at Zenith, it is one of the most technical watches in the collection that spearheads the brand's "lifestyle" approach. The Defy El Primero 21, whose chronograph function is distinguished by its ability to display 100ths of a
5Y
By: foversta
8
Weems@8
3928

The original Academy range had watches too thick and awkward to wear

Magnus, Thanks for the 'quick' report. The old Academy watches were great to admire and maybe share with friends at get-together but really not practical for daily wear. This new Zenith Defy Zero G is just about wearable. Good development. Regards, MTF Ze
7Y
By: Ornatus-Mundi
7
M4
3452

Quick BaselWorld 2018 Live Pics: The Zenith Defy Zero G with reduced-to-the-max Gravity Control Module

The 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
7Y
By: Ornatus-Mundi
7
M4
3452

Thank you Magnus for this insightful interview!

It is very exciting to read about the developments in Zenith; I am sure JCB and JT will make Zenith a runaway success in 2018 and beyond. I am especially looking forward to see the commercial launch of the Lab oscillator in different cases. With the disco
8Y
By: Ornatus-Mundi
15
Ornatus-Mundi
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Geneva Week 2018: Interview with Zenith CEO Julien Tornare and Jean-Claude Biver on Zenith's Future, and the Challenges of Implementing Innovation!

Since 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.
8Y
By: Ornatus-Mundi
15
Ornatus-Mundi
4906

Throwback: 4 years ago, Zenith revealed a masterpiece above many others... the Academy Christophe Colomb Grand Voyage!

While cleaning up my Mac to prepare for an upgrade, I rediscovered images of a superb timepiece that claims the apex in a number of disciplines, both technically and aesthetically, distilled into a surprisingly slim case: the Zenith Academy Christophe Col
8Y
By: Ornatus-Mundi
2
MTF
1050

Report of the inauguration party of the Zenith pop-up boutique in Paris

As I told you a few days ago, Zenith has just opened a pop-up boutique located Place Vendôme. It is a big event for the brand because this boutique, even if it will close at the end of March, will reinforce the visibility of the brand. It is the reason wh
8Y
By: foversta
15
Makilla
4960

The Zenith pop-up store on the Place Vendôme has just opened!

Good news for the watches fans who live in Paris or those who visit the capital city of France: Zenith has just opened its pop-up store located at the 23 place Vendôme. These premises were previously used by Louis Vuitton who transferred its watches offer
8Y
By: foversta
16
Alkiro1
5905

zenith still has some very high end timepieces like the Academy Christophe Colomb and el primero minute repeater both each worthy of more than 240k$

And still much more beautifully crafted than this movement. I still consider Zenith as a luxury brand whereas Tag is indeed mid range. Not every brand has won many chronometric prizes like Zenith and not many brands have such a rich history of making grea
8Y
By: Ornatus-Mundi
92
Ornatus-Mundi
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