brands

Zenith

Founded in:
1865
Headquarters:
Le Locle, Switzerland

Zenith SA was started by Georges Favre-Jacot and is one of the oldest continuously operating watchmakers. Favre-Jacob invented the concept of "in-house movements", believing that only through control of the entire watchmaking process could perfection be achieved. At the 1900 Paris Universal Exhibition, Zenith won its first award for chronometry and in honour of that award, the manufacturer released the Grand Prix Paris 1900 pocket watch, which featured a depiction of the prize on the case. Currently, Zenith has the following collections: Defy, Chronomaster, Elite, and Pilot.

Zenith
Zenith Teams Up with DJ Carl Cox to Unveil a Special Chronograph
Amrita Lall

Zenith Teams Up with DJ Carl Cox to Unveil a Special Chronograph

September 21, 2023

Powered by the El Primero 9004, the DEFY Extreme Carl Cox is a limited edition of 100 pieces that draws inspiration from the DJ’s favourite set of turntables

Zenith Opens its First Boutique in Southern Europe, Releases the New DEFY Skyline Sapphire Watch
Aaron Jacob

Zenith Opens its First Boutique in Southern Europe, Releases the New DEFY Skyline Sapphire Watch

September 20, 2023

Celebrating the boutique opening in Cyprus, the new DEFY Skyline Sapphire timepiece is an amalgamation of vintage DEFY elements and modern watchmaking

Zenith Releases the New Chronomaster Original with a Black Dial and Three Counters in Signature Colours
Aaron Jacob

Zenith Releases the New Chronomaster Original with a Black Dial and Three Counters in Signature Colours

September 8, 2023

Showcased as a successor to the A386, the new Chronomaster Original watch with a black tricolour dial underscores Zenith’s technical prowess

Zenith Brings Back Rainbow Colours in its Defy Chroma II Collection
Aaron Jacob

Zenith Brings Back Rainbow Colours in its Defy Chroma II Collection

August 24, 2023

Through the Defy collection, the watchmaker has always showcased its unrivalled technical prowess and edgy design language.

Wristside Story: A Throwback to Pre-Independent India’s Love for European Timepieces
Vidya Prabhu

Wristside Story: A Throwback to Pre-Independent India’s Love for European Timepieces

August 14, 2023

India’s deep connection with European watch brands goes all the way back to her pre-Independence days. GMT India explores this unique slice of horological history

Cool Radiance: Zenith Reveals Three New DEFY Timepieces with Ice Blue Dials
Aaron Jacob

Cool Radiance: Zenith Reveals Three New DEFY Timepieces with Ice Blue Dials

July 3, 2023

The luxury watch brand’s new DEFY ice blue models are a modern collection steeped in the watchmaker’s rich history

Only Watch 2023: 10 Timepieces that Have Caught Our Attention
Aakriti Jadwani

Only Watch 2023: 10 Timepieces that Have Caught Our Attention

July 3, 2023

From a Gérald Genta Mickey Mouse timepiece to Hublot’s first ever central tourbillon watch, here are GMT India’s top picks from the forthcoming auction

Zenith Introduces the New DEFY Skyline Skeleton Boutique Edition
Aaron Jacob

Zenith Introduces the New DEFY Skyline Skeleton Boutique Edition

June 5, 2023

Taking the DEFY legacy forward, the new stainless steel model sports an impressive silvery-grey look with golden highlights

This Unique Piece for Susan G. Komen® Shows ZENITH’s Commitment to Fighting Breast Cancer
Rajrupa Biswas

This Unique Piece for Susan G. Komen® Shows ZENITH’s Commitment to Fighting Breast Cancer

May 29, 2023

ZENITH and Phillips have put forth the Chronomaster Original Pink timepiece; 100 percent of the proceeds from the watch sale will benefit Komen

Zenith Goes Fast, Furious and Green with the New DEFY Extreme E Limited-Edition Watch
Aaron Jacob

Zenith Goes Fast, Furious and Green with the New DEFY Extreme E Limited-Edition Watch

May 12, 2023

The carbon fibre watch incorporates recycled materials. The iconic automatic Calibre El Primero 9004 movement is partially visible through the dial

Geneva Watch Auction XVII Set to Display Rare Timepieces from 20th and 21st Centuries
Rajrupa Biswas

Geneva Watch Auction XVII Set to Display Rare Timepieces from 20th and 21st Centuries

April 13, 2023

Around 200 watches have been chosen for their quality, rarity and overall relevance. What’s more, the auction will have something for every budget

Zenith Reveals Pilot Automatic and Pilot Big Date Flyback Timepieces at Watches and Wonders
Rajrupa Biswas

Zenith Reveals Pilot Automatic and Pilot Big Date Flyback Timepieces at Watches and Wonders

March 27, 2023

Underscoring the brand’s close association with the world of aviation, the new timepieces sport a contemporary yet timeless design

Check Out the Second Generation ‘Permanent’ Defy Revival
Aaron Jacob

Check Out the Second Generation ‘Permanent’ Defy Revival

January 19, 2023

Each of the two new watches, Ref. A3690 and Ref. A3691, has a 14-sided bezel and a 37 mm stainless steel octagonal case, just like its predecessor

ZENITH Makes Four New Additions to the DEFY Collection at LVMH Watch Week
Amrita Lall

ZENITH Makes Four New Additions to the DEFY Collection at LVMH Watch Week

January 19, 2023

ZENITH announces four new DEFY watches at LVMH Watch Week 2023: the Skyline Skeleton, the mid-sized Skyline, a boutique-exclusive Skyline, and the Extreme Glacier

Zenith DEFY Extreme E ‘Energy X Prix’: A Lesson in Sustainability
Aakriti Jadwani

Zenith DEFY Extreme E ‘Energy X Prix’: A Lesson in Sustainability

November 26, 2022

With the launch of its DEFY Extreme E ‘Energy X Prix’, Zenith has proved that sustainability or upcycling is indeed the name of the game

Zenith Showcases Newest Defy with Double Tourbillons
Aaron Jacob

Zenith Showcases Newest Defy with Double Tourbillons

November 24, 2022

Zenith has launched its most audacious complication to date — a 1/100th of a second chronograph that is equipped with two independent tourbillons

Defy Extreme Felipe Pantone: When Watchmaking Meets Art
Aakriti Jadwani

Defy Extreme Felipe Pantone: When Watchmaking Meets Art

October 24, 2022

Expect a technicolour collection of 100 pieces that will appeal to watch enthusiasts as well as to art aficionados