Ornatus-Mundi[Zenith]
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New adventures with outstanding partners - racing classic cars and
Mar 19, 2015,09:17 AM
Zenith has announced extension of existing partnerships and addition of novel ones, in sports, racing and humanitarian relief:
(left to right: Éric Abidal, Felix Baumgartner, Aldo Magada and Erik Comas)
1.) Felix Baumgartner:
Let's not forget that, when Felix Baumgartner leapt from the stratosphere, reaching a speed of 1357.6 km/h and becoming the first man to exceed the speed of sound in free-fall, he did so while wearing the El Primero Stratos Flyback Striking 10th chronograph.
Setting a number of other records, he also gathered precious data to aid the future of space exploration.
Aldo Magada has announced that Felix is continuing his adventure with Zenith. In what way? His recent experiences as a driver could be one avenue. A new passion to be pursued alongside the brand, always driven by a desire to surpass himself, or simply to follow his dream!
2.) Erik Comas:
As any connoisseur of mechanical excellence knows, Zenith is the brand of the elite driver. It was for this kind of hero that it conceived and created the wristwatch.
Formula 3 champion in 1988 and F1 driver from 1991 to 1994, since 2000 has been earning himself a distinguished place in the historic car championships behind the wheel of his Lancia Stratos. An official Zenith partner, he is set to compete in the Italian and European championships from April to September 2015.
3.) Éric Abidal:
Éric Abidal is a French retired professional footballer who played as a left back or a central defender.
In his career he played mainly for Lyon and Barcelona, winning 21 major titles the two teams combined, including two Champions League trophies with the latter.
A French international across nine years, Abidal represented the nation in two World Cups – finishing second in 2006 – and Euro 2008.
After being diagnosed with a tumour in his liver in 2011 and having received a liver transplant he ultimate retired from his chive career and set up his Éric Abidal Foundation. Says Abidal:
"The foundation is an international undertaking with several objectives: to help hospitals and research; to use sport and other activities to help children with cancer forget their illness; and to offer psychological support to the families at a painful time. Because I’ve been there, I sort of know what to say to them to help them get through the ordeal as best they can.”
Footballer Eric Abidal, along with his Foundation, will be the next personality to join forces with the Manufacture Zenith. This new partnership marks the start of a brand new chapter. Zenith will be investing in areas it has not yet explored. A fresh example of the determination and enterprising spirit to which the brand's illustrious founder continues to hold firm.
This message has been edited by Ornatus-Mundi on 2015-03-19 13:02:14