Zenith DEFY Extreme Ultraviolet: High-Frequency Horology Meets Sculptural Titanium
Zenith continues to push the visual and technical boundaries of its most rugged sports line. Following the success of the DEFY 21 Ultraviolet back in … Leer Más
Welcome to our dedicated space for Zenith, the iconic Swiss watch manufacture founded in 1865 by Georges Favre-Jacot in Le Locle. World-renowned for creating the legendary El Primero in 1969—the world’s first integrated automatic chronograph movement operating at a high frequency of 36,000 vibrations per hour (5 Hz)—Zenith stands as an undisputed master of high-precision timekeeping. Combining rich historic heritage with bold futuristic engineering, Zenith continuously pushes the boundaries of chronograph performance.
Here, you will find in-depth technical reviews, high-frequency movement evaluations, and architectural evaluations covering one of Le Locle’s most celebrated manufactures.
Chronomaster: The flagship home of El Primero. Featuring iconic tricolor sub-dials, open-heart displays, and modern sports chronographs capable of measuring time down to 1/10th of a second.
Defy (Skyline & Extreme): The futuristic frontier of Zenith horology. Angular geometric cases, integrated bracelets, high-tech ceramics, carbon fiber, and ultra-fast 1/100th of a second chronographs.
Pilot: A tribute to aviation history and aviation pioneers like Louis Blériot. Characterized by oversized crowns, high-contrast dials, and bold vintage aesthetic legibility.
Elite: Minimalist dress watches showcasing ultra-thin profiles, classic moonphase displays, and elegant mid-century refinement.
Zenith’s mastery lies in its legendary El Primero caliber family, operating at 5 Hz () to achieve unprecedented mechanical accuracy. Modern evolutions like the El Primero 3600 drive central chronograph seconds hands around the dial once every 10 seconds, delivering precise 1/10th of a second readings while maintaining a 60-hour power reserve—establishing Zenith as a true authority in Swiss chronograph engineering.
Zenith continues to push the visual and technical boundaries of its most rugged sports line. Following the success of the DEFY 21 Ultraviolet back in … Leer Más
Paris is a city defined by perspective, where grand Haussmannian boulevards and perfectly aligned façades configure an unmistakable sense of proportion and balance. Inspired directly … Leer Más
The Zenith G.F.J. Calibre 135 Double Signed Naoya Hida & Co. is an exclusive 10-piece limited edition watch featuring a solid silver dial, a platinum case, and the historic manual-winding Calibre 135.
To mark the 250th Anniversary of the United States, ZENITH presents the CHRONOMASTER Revival Liberty II, a special edition paying tribute to American heritage.
At Watches and Wonders 2026, Zenith unveiled the Chronomaster Sport Skeleton, featuring the openworked El Primero 3600 SK caliber and the new patented ZENCLASP folding clasp.