Celebrating 150 years in style, the laureate dressed up!

Mar 19, 2015,08:26 AM
 

Totally cramped with journalists and friends of the brand, Zenith opened its new booth, decorated in the typical stylish Zenith way, appealing but not too much - elegance instead of abundance, just to my taste!


Totally obvious what Basel 2015 is all about for Zenith...






Red carpet, ok, they knew I was coming...



Connoisseurs rejoice on the logo to the left, but this was left for later (for a good reason!):




Getting closer to the birthday boy (or girl or, in PC speak, person?)...










All ready, prepared & lined up like soldiers:



The origin. I just appreciate if a brand's history and tradition is respected as much as with Zenith - beyond the El Primero, that is!




The doorsteps to the sacred upper court... Mysterious secrets that happen on the top floor lounges... And finally the descent of the new CEO, Aldo Magada:




This can only mean: Let's start!




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 By: Ornatus-Mundi : March 19th, 2015-13:05
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Celebrating 150 years in style, the laureate dressed up!

 
 By: Ornatus-Mundi : March 19th, 2015-08:26
Totally cramped with journalists and friends of the brand, Zenith opened its new booth, decorated in the typical stylish Zenith way, appealing but not too much - elegance instead of abundance, just to my taste! Totally obvious what Basel 2015 is all about...  

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 By: Ornatus-Mundi : March 19th, 2015-09:17
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Celebrating, savouring - and a first impression!

 
 By: Ornatus-Mundi : March 19th, 2015-12:28
Following the presentation, tightly packed: The other side of the moon... What did I say? Following, the smart way ;-) Making sure to remember .... (or preparing for own anniversary?) Cognac tasting for the connoisseurs - courtesy of sister brand Hennessy...  

Very nice article, Magnus. Thanks for that. Now, let's speak about novelties..

 
 By: amanico : March 19th, 2015-13:10
Where is this manual winding Chronometer? ;) Best, Nicolas

... ;-(((

 
 By: Ornatus-Mundi : March 19th, 2015-13:12
not seen yet, and not positive it exists (yet)... Magnus

Great introduction Magnus

 
 By: Mark in Paris : March 19th, 2015-15:17
Thanks for making us live the event. I understant there is more to come and I'll be following this with great interest :) Cheers, Mark

I do hope they'll bring out something "realy" exiting ...

 
 By: P@trick@Belgium : March 20th, 2015-03:57
not saying i don't like the new Elite , but hey for your 150th birthday i need something that blows me out of my socks if you catch my drift :)

Thanks for the live reporting Magnus!

 
 By: AnthonyTsai : March 19th, 2015-16:37
Any teaser live pics of the new Zenith El Primero Sport? :) Cheers, Anthony