Exceptional masterpieceics

With the occasion of its 150th anniversary, the watchmaker Zenith prepared a collector’s piece which compiles the savoir-faire of Swiss manufacturing and which expressing elegance and praise of haute horlogerie.

This exclusive model, besides of being a sign of respect, it is a tribute to its founder: Georges Favre-Jacot. The extraordinary technique with which it was created is evident in the high frequency movement El Primero 4810 with manual winding; however, it is the details that make it a masterpiece, as the design of its spindle-chain with the two bridges bolted to the platen.

 

 

At 7:30 and 4:30 is the seconds; additionally, its power reserve is of 50 hours, which is added to an aesthetic search that harmonizes modernity and perfection of proportion with the past and tradition of Zenith. This conjunction of elements invites to reminisce of the architecture of the XIX century. The frame that embraces of this work of art is a gold box of 18 carat of 45 mm. Academy Georges Favre-Jacot is a piece meticulously elaborated by the best watchmakers of the firm. Its edition is limited to 150 pieces.

 

 

Text: Cecilia Guzmán ± Photo: © Zenith