Inspired by @probep 's showcase thread for Zenith family pocket watches, the question arises: why isn't there a si…
Continue readingCHRONOMASTER SOLO SPORT Accuracy expectations
I’ve started having an interest in the new CHRONOMASTER SOLO SPORT.
Setting aside the use of El Primero in the name, what can I expect from this 3-handler in terms of accuracy? Does Zenith have a stated range +/-?
Movements that do and do not qualify as being El Primeros
Given the large number of movement variants and innovations over the years at Zenith, I think that it's relevant to try to determine what really constitutes an El Primero.
I recognize that there is a risk of subjectivity here, but I'm going …
Continue readingGeneva Watch Days: The Next Chapter of the Chronomaster Story (September 2-6, 2026)
I received an email from Zenith that invited me to join them at Geneva Watch Days (sorry, I'm busy?) to experience the "next chapter of the Chronomaster story." Any thoughts of what that could be? As a reminder, we already have four indi…
Continue readingLiterature by and about the Zenith watch manufactory
Hi everyone,
Inspired by @vogacron 's idea to create a bibliography of publications by or about Zenith, I’ve started compiling a list of titles. For the original titles, I’ve used the language in which they were published; where multiple language…
Continue readingFirst post Zenith S.58
I’m looking for some info on an old watch that was my Dad’s.
It’s a Zenith S.58 but appears a bit odd in that there is no S.58 on the face.
It has a number on the case starting with 948.
Any info you might wish to share is greatly appreciated
Does anyone else swim with their Zenith?
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Continue readingZenith – The Buildings on Rue des Billodes
A great deal has already been written here about the watches themselves. What hasn't been covered yet—at least, I haven't found anything—are the company's buildings. Photographic technology was already remarkably advanced in the second h…
Continue readingSome lesser-known facts about WWII Zenith DH-watches
In ex-USSR countries vintage WWII Zenith military watches made for the German armed forces are quite common, whereas in the West they are considered rare, especially in good condition.
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Continue readingOfficially joined the Zenith club
After much deliberation I pulled the trigger. 42mm 1969 open. Full set. Even got two extra bands for variety. I love the fit. Lighter by far than I expected. Definitely a keeper!
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