Posts tagged with : "Zenith"

 

Baselworld 2013… The Bvlgari novelties

Baselworld 2013… The Bvlgari novelties

The Bvlgari Bvlgari and Bvlgari Roma watches are back. The iconic timepieces appear with fresh design, colors and materials.

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Baselworld 2013 … Interview with Zenith CEO Jean-Frederic Dufour and more Zenith novelties to discover

Baselworld 2013 … Interview with Zenith CEO Jean-Frederic Dufour and more Zenith novelties to discover

This morning I met my friend Jean-Fred, the CEO of Zenith. He is successfully guiding Zenith to new heights. In my interview I asked him what´s the secret behind his success. (Updated at 15:30 CET)

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Exclusive watch-insider Baselworld 2013 preview: Zenith Montre d´Aeronef Type 20 GMT

Exclusive watch-insider Baselworld 2013 preview: Zenith Montre d´Aeronef Type 20 GMT

The new version of the Zenith Montre d´Aeronef Type 20 now has a smaller case and the watch offers a GMT-function. But the real surprise is yet to come. Click here and discover the “Baron Rouge”

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The Zenith Baselworld 2013 novelties

The Zenith Baselworld 2013 novelties

I think many of you did not realise that I posted almost all the Zenith Baselworld novelties 2013 already the 20th January this year. So please discover them again …

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Türler Watches & Jewelry in Zürich celebrates 130 years. A photo reportage with surprises in three parts …

Türler Watches & Jewelry in Zürich celebrates 130 years. A photo reportage with surprises in three parts …

On Tuesday I attended the 130 years celebration of Türler at Paradeplatz in Zürich. Throughout this evening CEO Franz Türler also presented a very special book. Come in and join the birthday celebration …

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These are the first Zenith Novelties 2013 shown to me by the Zenith-CEO

These are the first Zenith Novelties 2013 shown to me by the Zenith-CEO

Tomorrow the SIHH in Geneva opens its doors. Zenith is not part of the SIHH, but the manufacture has organized a presentation for the press and friends here in Geneva. Zenith-CEO Jean-Fred Dufour has just shown me his novelties 2013.

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My insight view of Zenith … Part 11 of 11 … Follow me on a tour through the Manufacture in Le Locle

My insight view of Zenith … Part 11 of 11 … Follow me on a tour through the Manufacture in Le Locle

The following last pictures are atmospheric pictures I took during my visit at Zenith in December 2012.

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My insight view of Zenith … Part 10 of 11 … Follow me on a tour through the Manufacture in Le Locle

My insight view of Zenith … Part 10 of 11 … Follow me on a tour through the Manufacture in Le Locle

In the R & D workshops Zenith is developing prototypes and testing new movements. My photographs also show you the new fusee and chain transmission. Ladies and gentlemen … this is a world premier …

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My insight view of Zenith … Part 9 of 11 … Follow me on a tour through the Manufacture in Le Locle

My insight view of Zenith … Part 9 of 11 … Follow me on a tour through the Manufacture in Le Locle

Within this workshop Zenith produces his complicated watches. Come with me and watch the master watchmakers at work.

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My insight view of Zenith … Part 8 of 11 … Follow me on a tour through the Manufacture in Le Locle

My insight view of Zenith … Part 8 of 11 … Follow me on a tour through the Manufacture in Le Locle

Bracelets are mounted, the waterproofness is tested, the functions are tested a last time and a quality check is made.

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My insight view of Zenith … Part 7 of 11 … Follow me on a tour through the Manufacture in Le Locle

My insight view of Zenith … Part 7 of 11 … Follow me on a tour through the Manufacture in Le Locle

See the setting of the hands and the embodying of the movements in the cases.

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My insight view of Zenith … Part 6 of 11 … Follow me on a tour through the Manufacture in Le Locle

My insight view of Zenith … Part 6 of 11 … Follow me on a tour through the Manufacture in Le Locle

Now let´s discover how the movements are assembled and regulated.

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My insight view of Zenith … Part 4 of 11 … Follow me on a tour through the Manufacture in Le Locle

My insight view of Zenith … Part 4 of 11 … Follow me on a tour through the Manufacture in Le Locle

Now let us discover how the jewels are pressed in the main plate and other components to later reduce the friction in the movement.

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My insight view of Zenith … Part 3 of 11 … Follow me on a tour through the Manufacture in Le Locle

My insight view of Zenith … Part 3 of 11 … Follow me on a tour through the Manufacture in Le Locle

After the manufacturing process the movement plates have to be cleaned. Oil and chipping have to be washed away. Therefore the plates are plunged into an ultrasonic bath and several liquids.

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My insight view of Zenith … Part 2 of 11 … Follow me on a tour through the Manufacture in Le Locle

My insight view of Zenith … Part 2 of 11 … Follow me on a tour through the Manufacture in Le Locle

Now we will discover how various components of the movement are manufactured.

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My insight view of Zenith … Part 1 of 11 … Follow me on a tour through the Manufacture in Le Locle

My insight view of Zenith … Part 1 of 11 … Follow me on a tour through the Manufacture in Le Locle

It all starts with a brass-bar… Discover how the main plate of a Zenith movement is produced…

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My insight view of Zenith … Part 0 of 11 … Follow me on a tour through the Manufacture in Le Locle

My insight view of Zenith … Part 0 of 11 … Follow me on a tour through the Manufacture in Le Locle

This is not part 1 of my virtual tour. For those among you who are interested in the history of Zenith should begin the tour here. There is in fact a lot to discover …

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Hands on the Zenith Pilot Montre d’Aéronef Type 20

Hands on the Zenith Pilot Montre d’Aéronef Type 20

This is without doubt the most impressing watch of the year 2012. With a case diameter of 57,5 mm the Type 20 not only impresses by it´s size, but also by it´s remarkable calibre and it´s huge balance wheel.

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I can offer you a new picture of Felix Baumgartner’s Zenith Stratos El Primero Chronograph

I can offer you a new picture of Felix Baumgartner’s Zenith Stratos El Primero Chronograph

The Zenith Chronograph Felix was wearing during his supersonic free fall back to earth looks good. More than that the watch shows no real damage. Take a look…

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Congratulations Mister Supersonic Red Bull Stratos Felix Baumgartner

Congratulations Mister Supersonic Red Bull Stratos Felix Baumgartner

It is just amazing, what Felix did today. Everyone who watched the Red Bull Stratos live coverage will have to admit that theses two hours where more than thrilling.

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