Zenith

2015 is Zenith's much anticipated anniversary year , an occasion to celebrate the 150th year of the manufacture's existence. Zenith gave us a mouthwateringly delicious taste of what the brand is preparing for to commemorate its history in style: the Acade...  

... and thank you, Magnus, for the detailed report. Now I understand (a little better) and I would love to handle it more and more! Excellent write-up. Thanks! Ken

Just experience the winding feel, its magnificent! Best, Magnus

I had not come across this piece yet... but from your pictures I need to look at it further! It actually looks a lot more wearable than the Christoph Columb and I like the finish of the semi open dial and those beautiful 2 bridges. I am a big fan of their... 

at least here in my region they are sold out. Which might explain your difficulty. best, MAgnus

And I much prefer the backside, to be honest. But I am happy to see Zenith playing on this ground. I hope there will be more manual winding movements! Best, and thanks for this well written article. Nicolas

and I am sure you'll be served ;-) Magnus

Let's say Basel 2015? ;) Best, Nicolas

Strangely enough, even if almost half the dial is "missing" you don't get the feeling of that from your shots, Magnus! I was not a big fan when Zenith made these Defy open dials some years ago... But this I like a lot! :) OK, maybe it is not fair to compa... 

. . . by combining chronometry innovations spanning three centuries in one movement. 19th century: constant force correction 20th century: high frequency escapement 21st century: silicon escape wheel Really, a special achievement, and quite elegantly, too... 

I really find this watch amazing. I love the way the chain fusée system is highlighted. The dial opening creates a steampunk atmosphere I find fantastic. I had the chance to wear it, I'm still under the charm. And I also think that its price is right due ...  

. . . and by a wide margin, too. Art

Stunning, but thick. As a fan of chain and fusees I'm pre-disposed to liking this kind of a watch, but the open dial is really not my thing (unless it's a full skeleton watch). Another thing is I don't like tourbillons exposed from the dial. Regardless of... 

given the diameter it appears quite well-balanced. But then again a fusée cannot be made thin by definition. Best, Magnus

or shall I say his father. One has to feed the passion :-) "the horological equivalent to J.S. Bach's Wohltemperiertes Klavier" If they would take away even more from the dial it could even be the Goldberg Varationen . How cool is this?! ;-) "Poltrona Fra...  

relaxing on a Poltrona Frau while appreciating the Academy - just Bach was regrettably missing ;-( As for hs111 begin the the danger zone - he dragged himself in yes wide open... No mercy here... Magnus

That's a stunning chair. I wonder if I could have an Eames Lounge Chair made with Poltrona Frau leather?

The leather of the chair shown is (should be; you never know) from Bottega Veneta and it was produced in their name by Poltrona Frau . The Eames Lounge Chair is made by Vitra or Herman Miller (depending on the market), another company and not even the sam... 

about a custom made watch strap, and thinking about british luxury gives me another idea in the same direction... Cheers, Magnus

You're right, different groups entirely. So not likely. Good point. Good insight.

and the execution looks great, but I am lost when I look at the dial. Each quadrant for itself, OK, but as a whole, busy and mixed up. I'd bet, however, that they will have a second version next year with that dial cleaned up. Zenith's design seems to be ... 

and I support your suggestions a lot. For a true watchmaker's watch there is still too much fluff which could be left out, and I hope they get there finally! Best, Magnus

Although I might be honored by being mentioned & pictured for this one shot of the watch aficionado ( with his son).. - But although there might be some vague resemblance ( glasses, some baldness, and apparently quite deep in admiring this piece), it is n... 

I was so sure it was you... The gentleman is a PuristS member and frequents mainly the Rolex forum, and is from Austria, too. Somewhere in my reengineering exercise I must have gotten the wrong exit. My heartfelt apologies for this lapsus, but being assoc... 

Magnus, Thanks for the report. When Mr Favre-Jacot founded his company, it was eponymous and pursued chronometry of the highest order. His repeated winning of gold medals and chronometry prizes reaching the zenith with a model of the same name; resulting ...