Founded in 1865 by visionary watchmaker Georges Favre-Jacot, the Zenith Manufacture is renowned for the precision of its chronometers, for which it has been awarded 2333 chronometry prizes in just one and a half centuries of existence – the all-time record for pocket watches, on-board instruments and wristwatches alike.
Borne by the pioneering spirit of its founder, Zenith has written some of the main chapters in the history of watchmaking. In 1899, it launched its first pocket chronometer. Between 1910 and 1960, it designed on-board instruments for planes, cars, trucks and trains all over the world.
In 1969, its El Primero calibre, the first integrated automatic chronograph movement, earned the admiration and enthusiasm of connoisseurs. Nearly 50 years after it was created, it remains the only series-produced calibre capable of measuring short intervals to one tenth of a second. It is now an icon.
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In 1994, Zenith launched the Elite ultra-thin automatic movement, its first computer-designed (CAD) calibre, which was lauded for its extreme thinness and reliability. More recently, its gyroscopic module, the Gravity Control, has proved itself one of the major horological advances of the 21st century.
And for 2015... To mark its 150th anniversary, Zenith has designed the Academy Georges Favre-Jacot in honour of its founder. With only 150 pieces available, the model embodies all of the star brand's considerable expertise.
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Zenith also brings its daring spirit to life through a passion for competitive sports and extreme adventure - breaking the sound barrier, for instance. As Official Timekeeper for the major historic rallies, it enjoys a close relationship with the world of vintage cars, with which it shares its values. Daring, authenticity and pleasure are the values that define Zenith, running through everything it has done since 1865.
