In a move that was expected for some time, Jean-Claude Biver (pictured above) will take the reins of Zenith as interim chief executive, replacing Aldo Magada, according to Swiss business magazine Bilanz. Best known for the high frequency El Primero chronograph, Zenith is the last of the LVMH watch triumvirate that Biver has yet to work […]
El Primero: two words that spell out a legend. Zenith’s high-frequency chronograph movement has been around for over 40 years, yet still, has no problem
Among the novelties presented by Zenith at Baselworld 2016 were two open-worked versions of the El Primero Chronograph revealing a side of their iconic movement we are not used to seeing. The first one is a “simple” chronograph while the other is regulated by a Tourbillon. As the Le Locle-based manufacture is now launching internationally both models, Monochrome takes a closer look at the Zenith El Primero Tourbillon Skeleton.
There’s a common saying that ‘car’ guys are ‘watch’ guys. Behind this aphorism though is a real connection fueled by the love of fine mechanics, performance and passion. As a result collaborations between watch and car manufacturers have flourished – for the better … or worse. Case in point, Zenith and Land Rover recently announced …
Blue is the new black at Zenith. Over the past few months, the manufacture has released a series of hot blue dial watches that would lend themselves to both formal and casual occasions. Five iconic models are celebrated in a whole new light and provide a great alternative to the ubiquitous black or white-dialed watches.
Zenith was one of the pioneers in aviation timekeeping, having produce pilot’s watches since the early days of aviation. That continued until the mid 20th century, when the Tipo CP-2 “Cairelli” chronographs were delivered to the pilots of the Italian military. Now the Zenith “Cairelli” returns as a 1000-piece limited edition that’s pleasing true to the original. […]
Zenith is best known for its El Primero – the chronographs are synonymous with the brand – but historically it was an accomplished maker of all manner of movements. The Elite 6150 is Zenith’s newest calibre, introduced just last year in the most conservative of styles – steel with a silver dial – but now […]
With the US Presidential Election for 2016 close to reaching its climax, this weeks Spot the Watch is on Republican candidate Donald Trump’s two sons: Donald Trump Jr and his younger brother Eric Trump. No political agenda whatsoever just spotting of timepieces on their wrists.…
Interviews are perhaps one of the most daunting and dreaded things that a person must undergo, especially if you are a fresh graduate who is out in the market looking for the first job. Even if you have been in the workforce for quite a while, interviews can still be intimidating at times as well. Impressing the interviewer and not…
The latest in a series of wristwatches Zenith created to commemorate the British rock band, the El Primero Skeleton Tribute to The Rolling Stones has a black ceramic case and skeletonised, see-through dial – and is powered by a movement that’s younger than the famed rockers. Having produced watches for the band since 2014, the latest edition […]