In my opinion, Zenith is one of the best watch brands because of the in-house El Primero movement. One would think that Zenith would be held in high regard and have a very good resale value, however when compared to other brands like JLC, Breguet, Blancpain, Vacheron Constantin, and even many fashion brands, the resale value just isn’t there.

I am beginning to believe that the resale value of watches has nothing to do with the quality of the in-house movement or watchmaking workmanship. It…

Zenith gets little respect

Hey all,

The Zenith Defy Revival A3642 is on my radar. The red dial looks amazing. I also think the gray dial (which some say it is brown?) is also attractive.

I’d appreciate any input from members who own/owned this model, EG how easily does it scratched, what is the precision of your movement, etc.

I like the unique case shape, and this would be my first Zenith. Admittedly, the step ladder bracelet does not appeal to me much so I will probably put it on a leather or rubber…

Thoughts on Zenith Defy Revival A3642?

Hello everyone,

Question for the group: Are there any members here who are interested in the genealogy of the Favre-Jacot family? Does anyone have any insights?
To be a bit more specific: I’m looking for a relationship to a Philippe-Henri Jacot. He must have died between 1850 and 1870. It’s likely that this person came from the line of Georges Favre Jacot’s wife, as she brought the name “Jacot” into the marriage.
However, Philippe Henri was not the father of Louise Philippine, Georges…

Any information about the genealogy of the Favre-Jacot family?

Just got this watch at local vintage watches meet. Looks like NOS, even has the Zenith tag attached with number from the caseback. The oils are so dry it doesn’t even tick (balance staff is not broken). But looks like the dial has some tiny paint specs. What do you think about the watch and the dial?
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I can’t decide between blue and black; I keep going back and forth between the two.

appreciate if you could post photo your your Skeletion. Thanks

Hello everyone,
this thread is about a special type of Zenith watch, namely pocket stopwatches and pocket watch chronographs. Zenith began developing them around the turn of the century in 1900, or rather, became interested in watches of this type. This apparently wasn’t immediately successful – the first chronograph I know of is a LeCoultre one with a Zenith bridge. So, it was purchased. I haven’t seen such a watch in the original, but there is a website where this watch is…

Zenith pocket watch chronographs and pocket stopwatches