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3 welcome to the heart of our collections These collections bear the exceptional imprint of one of the rare authentic Manufactures, meaning a watch company that develops and produces its movements in-house. Welcome to the land of Zenith. A land where daring reigns supreme, where pleasure blossoms by making dreams come true, where authenticity flows naturally from a rich history stretching over almost 150 years. A Manufacture still located in the very spot where it was born, and which currently accommodates no less than 80 watchmaking professions. An incubator for some of the most virtuoso talents of their generation who perpetuate the work begun by Georges Favre-Jacot in 1865, mastering each and every gesture in a free-spirited approach to creating mechanical feats blending noble traditions with the avant-garde. From 20 th century marine chronometers to the flight instruments that accompanied the early days of aviation, along with the first ever integrated automatic chronograph, all Zenith creations reflect this unremitting determination to explore uncharted territory. While I currently enjoy the honour of serving as guardian of this horological temple, my role is first and foremost that of a go-between Someone who jealously safeguards yesterday s legacy so as to nurture tomorrow. It is with this in mind that we have undertaken a sweeping renovation of our manufacturing premises that will be completed by our 150 th anniversary in While the most sophisticated technologies are implemented in this process, we have chosen to preserve the historical architecture of the site, since it is within these red and white brick walls that some of the finest pages in the Zenith legend have been written and will be for many decades to come. Through these pages, I invite you on a journey to the heart of this legend and wish you a wonderful discovery! Jean-Frédéric Dufour President and CEO * 4 * * 5 *

4 AT THE PINNACLE OF THE WATCHMAKING FIRMAMENT Transcending the visionary spirit It all began with a man, Georges Favre-Jacot, together with a dream, a destiny. That of creating the first industrial Manufacture in history, capable of making the most reliable and accurate watches ever imagined and of thereby changing the face of 19 th century watchmaking. Thus transformed from chrysalis to full-fledged butterfly, it has remained so ever since, buoyed up by the men and women who perpetuate the visionary spirit of Georges Favre-Jacot. Artisans with golden hands, authentic witnesses to creative daring who follow their own star in daily fulfilling the destiny of one of the most innovative manufacturers for almost 150 years.

5 A T T H E P I N N A C L E O F T H E W A T C H M A K I N G F I R M A M E N T Georges Favre-Jacot FOUNDER OF ZENITH In 1865, Georges Favre- Jacot revolutionised watch production processes. By bringing together all the watchmaking professions under one roof, he invented the very idea of an industrial Manufacture. It is within these walls still steeped in history that all Zenith watches are made, mechanical marvels combining grand traditions and avant-garde technologies. BIRTH OF THE FIRST EVER INDUSTRIAL WATCHMAKING MANUFACTURE In the 19 th century in the region of Le Locle, large numbers of watchmakers worked at home in various scattered workshops with no direct links to each other. Working on the principle that all parts of a watch are interdependent, the youthful Georges Favre-Jacot decided to unite all watchmaking professions under a single roof. The first industrial watchmaking Manufacture was born. Bringing together the entire range of skills led to substantial progress in the area of production techniques especially since Georges Favre-Jacot was constantly developing new production machinery and procedures. He took a new leap forward in terms of watches reliability and precision by developing the concepts of automation and interchangeable components. Results followed swiftly and some of the most accurate watches ever made began to emerge from the Manufacture in Le Locle, forever sealing the destiny of Zenith as inextricably bound up with chronometric (precision-timing) performance. a destiny governed by chronometric performance As early as 1899, the Manufacture launched its first pocket chronograph, and one year later won the Gold Medal at the Paris Universal Exposition or World s Fair. It was in 1911 that it definitively adopted the name of Zenith a term referring to the highest point in the sky and symbolising the level of excellence that the brand with the guiding star has never ceased to pursue. During that same period and through to the 1960s, Zenith developed the onboard instruments equipping aircraft, cars, trains and lorries, thereby accompanying some of the finest conquests such as Louis Blériot s first airborne Channel crossing in In parallel, the Manufacture with the guiding star shone in chronometry competitions, winning no less than 2,333 prizes between 1903 and the late 1960s the golden age of chronometers a tally making it the most titled brand of all time. A FEW DATES 1865 Manufacture created BY Georges Favre- Jacot 1899 launch of the 1 st pocket chronograph 1969 LAUNCH OF the EL PRIMERO calibre, THE FIRST INTEGRATED AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH MOVEMENT BEATING AT A HIGH FREQUENCY (36,000 vph) 1975 Charles Vermot HIDES the PLANS, PARTS AND TOOLS REQUIRED TO MAKE THE EL PRIMERO IN ORDER TO SAVE THEM FROM DESTRUCTION 1984 revival of the el primero calibre 1994 launch of the elite ultra-thin calibre 1999 Zenith joins THE LVMH GROUP 2003 LAUNCH OF THE OPEN CONCEPT 2009 the town of le Locle is listed as a unesco world heritage site for its watchmaking urban planning 2010 HIGH FREQUENCY BECOMES VISIBLE THANKS TO THE STRIKING 10 TH MECHANISM 2011 BEST COMPLICATED WATCH PRIZE IN THE GENEVA WATCHMAKING GRAND PRIX (GPHG) 2015 Zenith WILL CELEBRATE ITS 150 TH ANNIVERSARY * 8 * * 9 *

6 A T T H E P I N N A C L E O F T H E W A T C H M A K I N G F I R M A M E N T a few figures 2,333 chronometry prizes won between 1903 and the end of the 1960s. an absolute record > 600 movement variations > 300 REGISTERED PATENTS LANDMARK CALIBRES Combining authenticity, daring and pleasure: such is the complex equation guiding the endeavours of the Manufacture Zenith. Over 600 movement variations compose its rich heritage and testify to the impressive wealth of expertise acquired to date. From onboard instruments to wristwatches, along with pocket-watches, over 300 patents represent as many milestones in the progress of time measurement. Zenith notably launched in 1948 its famous Calibre 135, a chronometer movement featuring a small seconds display and measuring just 29.3 mm in diameter, that was to be rewarded by no less than 235 chronometry prizes. In 1960, another legend was born: Calibre 5011 K. Setting new precision records in its category, it would equip marine chronometers, pocket chronometers and clocks, as well as the famous Pilot Montre d Aéronef Type 20. El Primero FOREVER THE FIRST It was in 1969 that Zenith went down in history by launching the calibre named El Primero meaning the first in Esperanto that marked a watershed in contemporary watchmaking history. It was the first ever automatic integrated chronograph movement. Designed as an inseparable whole, it had no additional module but instead featured a construction built around a column wheel and a central rotor mounted on ball bearings. Better still, it beat at the high frequency of 10 vibrations per second, making it the world s most accurate series-produced chronograph to this very day. To make things even more complicated, it had an over 50-hour power reserve and since impossible is an unknown concept for Zenith, it was also equipped with a date and measured just 6.5 mm thick and mm in diameter. The combination of these various complex elements meant it took a full seven years to solve this sophisticated equation, four years past the 100 th anniversary of the Manufacture that the movement launch was initially intended to celebrate. SETTING LIFE INTO MOTION In-house mastery of each stage of development and production enables Zenith to break free of overly restrictive codes and to create original complications marrying noble traditions with the avant-garde. A pledge of authenticity for exceptional models that spring to life under the skilled hands of the artisans in the Manufacture at Le Locle. * 10 * * 11 *

7 A T T H E P I N N A C L E O F T H E W A T C H M A K I N G F I R M A M E N T A RENAISSANCE AMID THE QUARTZ CRISIS Charles Vermot THE RELUCTANT WATCHMAKER-HERO In 1975, Charles Vermot hid the plans, parts and tools required to produce mechanical calibres in order to save them from destruction following the decision of the company that owned Zenith at the time to restrict its production to quartz watches only. When demand for mechanical watches picked up again in 1984, he revealed to Zenith the complete set of production means he had kept safe through the years, thus enabling the renewed production of the El Primero calibre. Even though he is reluctant to admit it, Charles Vermot s courageous act did indeed spark Zenith s renewal in 1984 with the revival of the El Primero calibre. After a temporary eclipse, the magic of fine mechanical movements appealed once more. In 1994, the Manufacture launched another movement that would find its place in the history books: the automatic ultra-thin Elite calibre. In 1999, Zenith joined the LVMH luxury group, and distinguished itself in 2003 by a new innovation that quickly asserted itself as one of its signatures: the Open concept. A dial aperture afforded fascinating views of the escapement of the El Primero calibre, revealing the enchantment of a mechanism oscillating at the exceptional speed of 36,000 vibrations per hour. Zenith, LEGENDARY BUILDER In 2009, the El Primero calibre celebrated its 40 th anniversary and a complete collection now bears its name. Since its birth, it has constantly evolved in step with countless original complications and mechanisms. The year 2009 witnessed another event, when the town of Le Locle was classed as a UNESCO world heritage site for its industrial architecture and urban planning, to which Zenith contributed by building the first ever industrial Manufacture in Loyal to its origins and its values, the brand has never left its birthplace. The El Primero Striking 10 th was introduced in 2010, representing a unique evolution of the jumping seconds principle. High frequency became visible, as the chronograph sweep seconds hand completes a dial rotation in 10 seconds, marking off each of its jumps on the 100 divisions engraved on the dial. The mechanical feats continued and in due course Zenith was awarded the Best Complicated Watch Prize at the 2011 Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix (GPHG) for its Academy Christophe Colomb Equation of Time. The following year came the turn of the Pilot Big Date Special to distinguish itself at the GPHG. Meanwhile, the major renovation work on the Manufacture moves ahead, as Zenith tirelessly continues forging its destiny. * 12 * * 13 *

8 THE ART OF DETAIL EXCELLENCE GENERATES EMOTIONS At Zenith, each detail stems from technical, functional and aesthetic research that reflects the meticulous finishing of the timepieces born in the Manufacture. The work of experienced artisans representing no less than 80 professions, this extremely detailed attention dedicated to the movement as well as to the dial and case are all signature features of a Zenith watch. This has been true since 1865 and doubtless explains while the brand s star has continued to shine so brightly in the Fine Watchmaking firmament. Because the enduring strength of a Manufacture is inseparably entwined with the excellence it dedicates to developing and producing timepieces that are the stuff of dreams, the precise execution and the care lavished on each detail will determine the emotional force exuded by the watch. It is this quest for perfection that has guided the path of the Manufacture, since excellence naturally generates true emotions.

9 T H E A R T O F D E T A I L applying excellence to daily tasks Above and beyond a mere statement of intent, excellence is an integral part of daily reality at Zenith. There are no compromises and only the best is considered acceptable. While the strength of the Manufacture lies in regrouping a broad range of skills, its primary wealth lies in the men and women who master and pass them on. Their experience and their deft gestures are tokens of excellence, revealing the power of the craftsmanship they convey. Whatever the part produced, its hand finishing bears the guarantee of undeniable added value: it is the unmistakable signature of Fine Watchmaking. At Zenith, each movement is thus treated to the most refined finishing and decoration. Circular graining, bevelling, guilloché work and Côtes de Genève are all signs of the care devoted to parts of which some will remain forever hidden inside cases that are all crafted in keeping with Zenith s very own rules of excellence. VIRTUOSO ARTISANS SILICON ESCAPE-WHEEL OUTER DIAMETER 5 mm WEIGHT g Beveller, engraver, polisher, gemsetter: the work of these artisans with their golden fingers fascinates through its blend of virtuosity and infinitely rigorous gestures. Each element, however tiny, is important here, since nothing must be left to chance in ensuring the perfectly smooth running of the watch and in releasing the emotional strength inherent in a Fine Watchmaking timepiece. SPECIFICATIONS IMPROVED CHRONOMETRIC PERFORMANCES * 16 * * 17 *

10 T H E A R T O F D E T A I L METICULOUS MANUAL WORKMANSHIP From hand polishing moon-phase discs to meticulously fashioning the curve of the hands, the Manufacture is a temple of fine details and of care devoted to parts that are sometimes too small to be seen without a magnifying glass. All the artisans master skills nurtured by their own experience in order to make their own contribution to the finished work. Like all parts involved in making a watch, the diamonds selected by Zenith meet the highest quality standards and take into account not only the cut, size and carat weight, but also the colour and clarity of the gemstone. Keenly attentive to the honesty, legality, transparency and good management that must govern trading in precious stones, the Manufacture Zenith has put in place tried and tested processes that have earned it certification with the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), an organisation dedicated to upholding the highest ethical, social and environmental standards. While undoubtedly masterpieces of technical brilliance, Zenith timepieces are first and foremost living creations that beat, vibrate and touch the human heart. While their mechanical complexity is astounding in itself, the magic only truly begins to weave its spell when the entire watch exudes an aesthetic power brimming with emotions. In revealing this power, no detail must be left to chance and such is precisely the mission pursued by Zenith since COLUMN WHEEL outer diameter mm WEIGHT g specifications COORDINATION ORGAN FOR THE TIMING FUNCTIONS, BUILT FROM A SINGLE BLOCK OF flame-blued SOLID STEEL. the column wheel is a complex part to machine that reflects the finest watchmaking traditions. * 18 * * 19 *

11 the collections 26 christophe colomb hurricane grand voyage 28 christophe colomb hurricane 30 christophe colomb 32 christophe colomb equation OF TIME 33 Minute repeater 86 Montre d Aéronef Type Montre d Aéronef Type 20 Tourbillon 88 Montre d Aéronef Type 20 Annual Calendar 89 Montre d Aéronef Type mm 90 Montre d Aéronef Type 20 GMT 92 Montre d Aéronef Type mm Lady 95 Doublematic 96 big date special 38 striking 10 th VpH (continued on pages 66-67) 40 Original VpH 38 mm 42 tourbillon 48 Perpetual Calendar 49 rattrapante 50 Lightweight 52 Chronomaster Retrograde 53 Chronomaster Grande Date 56 Chronomaster Bullitt 58 Chronomaster Power Reserve 60 Chronomaster Chronomaster 1969 Boutique Edition Espada Graduation 70 Espada 74 Stratos Flyback Striking 10 t h tribute to Felix Baumgartner 76 Stratos Flyback 80 Stratos Flyback Rainbow Boutique Edition 102 tourbillon 104 Winsor Annual Calendar 106 Winsor Annual Calendar Boutique Edition 108 Chronograph 110 Chronograph Lady 112 moonphase 114 power reserve 116 dual time 117 central second 119 Central Second Boutique Edition 124 ultra thin 126 new vintage port royal 128 star open 131 Star Moonphase 132 Star 33 mm 133 Ultra Thin Lady 134 Ultra Thin Moonphase

12 pushing adventure beyond ALL KNOWN frontiers setting out to conquer uncharted territories This is the realm of world-changing visions. Audacity and a taste for exploration are the watchwords. It s about taking a different view. Beyond any existing boundaries. Beyond the present. The spirit of true visionaries because there are still so many possibilities waiting to be explored. This is a domain reaching new heights of cutting-edge techniques. Time counts here, considered perhaps more than anywhere else on earth as the ultimate precious commodity. It is expressed through the purity of peerless horological innovation. This is a field brimming with intelligence nurtured by the spirit of discovery, tirelessly aspiring to progress and literally boundless. Independent and unafraid of change, it is built on enthusiasm and goes well beyond knowledge and skills to forge its ambitious, exclusive and consistently forward-looking path.

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14 academy c h r i s t o p h e c o l o m b h u r r i c a n e g r a n d v o y a g e MOVEMENT El Primero 8805, hand-wound Gyroscopic module 939 parts 53 jewels 36,000 vph (5 Hz) Over 50-hour power reserve FUNCTIONS Off-centred hours and minutes at 12 o clock Small seconds at 9 o clock Gravity Control selfregulating model at 6 o clock Power-reserve indication at 3 o clock Fusée and chain transmission beneath the hours/minutes dial CASE 18-carat rose gold Diameter 45 mm Water resistance 3 ATM (30 metres) Cambered sapphire crystal glareproofed on both sides, domes protecting the Christophe Colomb module DIAL 3 enamelled gold dials STRAP Brown alligator leather with rubber lining Triple folding clasp in 18-carat gold /36.C PIECE LIMITED EDITION A masterful accomplishment in terms of both horology and craftsmanship, this 10-piece limited edition is unique on the Fine Watchmaking scene. Its fusée and chain transmission system compensates for losses in isochronism in order to ensure constant force throughout the running of the watch, while the gyroscopic module at 6 o clock annihilates the detrimental effects of gravity by maintaining the regulating organ in an invariably horizontal position. To sublimate this avant-garde mechanism, Zenith highlights a wide variety of sophisticated hand-craftsmanship techniques. Implementing such rare skills as cloisonné enamel, micro-engraving and micro-painting, the artisan devotes long hours of hand workmanship to creating a unique work of art in tribute to Christopher Columbus. * 26 *

15 academy c h r i s t o p h e c o l o m b h u r r i c a n e MOVEMENT El Primero 8805, hand-wound Gyroscopic module 939 parts 53 jewels 36,000 vph (5 Hz) Over 50-hour power reserve FUNCTIONS Off-centred hours and minutes at 12 o clock Small seconds at 9 o clock Gravity Control selfregulating model at 6 o clock Power-reserve indication at 3 o clock Fusée and chain transmission beneath the hours/minutes dial CASE 18-carat rose gold Diameter 45 mm Water resistance 3 ATM (30 metres) Cambered sapphire crystal glareproofed on both sides, domes protecting the module Christophe Colomb. DIAL 1 enamelled gold dial 2 hand-guilloché gold dials STRAP Brown alligator leather with rubber lining Triple folding clasp in 18-carat gold /36.C piece limited edition This model has no equivalent in the field of Fine Watchmaking. With its gyroscopic module that enables the regulating organ to remain constantly horizontal however the watch itself is positioned and thus to protect the mechanism from the effect of earthly gravity, the line of Christophe Colomb models is truly unique. This principle ensures enhanced regularity of the escapement, without the position of the watch interfering with the rate of the movement an approach that thereby improves precision. By also incorporating a fusée and chain escapement that regulates the torque transmitted to the gear trains, the Christophe Colomb Hurricane model offers an impressive combination of advanced features. * 29 *

16 academy C h r i s t o p h e C o l o m b academy Christophe Colomb tribute to Charles Fleck /95.C piece limited edition /79.C piece limited edition /09.C piece limited edition S/98.C piece limited edition * 30 * * 31 *

17 a c a d e m y C h r i s t o p h e C o l o m b E Q U A T I O N O F T I M E academy Minute repeater /01.C piece limited edition /01.C piece limited edition /01.C piece limited edition /36.C piece limited edition * 32 * * 33 *

18 THE INALTERABLY ENTERPRISING SPIRIT GIVING LIFE TO ITS IDEAS AND ACCOMPLISHING ITS DESTINY Never forget the place where ideas run free doubtless a little more so and a little better than elsewhere. A place that jealously safeguards its capacity to stay one step ahead of the rest. The infinitely precise heart of the movement beats steadily on. It is truly incomparable and forever remains the first. Nothing can keep pace with it when it comes to dividing time into tiny fractions. It has built its revolution within the walls of its case, relying on its genius, transforming mechanics into prodigious and almost magical feats. Its name has become an icon that has birthed a collection embodying the pioneering spirit. It is driven by a sense of accomplishment in a quest for absolute reliability. Its determination to remain authentic has made it a legend. It must live up to its pedigree, born of confidence fostered by unbridled intuition. It has not a second to lose in its march to freedom.

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20 E l p r i m e r o S t r i k i n g 10 t h E l p r i m e r o V p H /69.M2040 1,969-piece limited edition ALSO AVAILABLE WITH A LEATHER STRAP /69.C494 * 38 * * 39 *

21 E l p r i m e r o Original 1969 E l p r i m e r o VpH 38 m m /69.C /69.M /79.C730 * 40 * * 41 *

22 E l p r i m e r o tourbillon MOVEMENT El Primero 4035 D, automatic chronograph with tourbillon 381 parts 35 jewels 36,000 vph (5 Hz) 18-carat gold oscillating weight adorned with Côtes de Genève motif Over 50-hour power reserve FUNCTIONS Central hours and minutes Tourbillon : * Tourbillon carriage at 11 o clock * The carriage performs one rotation per minute * Small seconds on the tourbillon carriage * Date indication around the carriage Chronograph : * Central chronograph hand * 30-minute counter at 3 o clock * 12-hour counter at 6 o clock CASE 18-carat rose gold Diameter 44 mm Water resistance 10 ATM (100 metres) Cambered glareproofed sapphire crystal DIAL Sunburst silver-toned Gold-plated facetted hour-markers enhanced with Superluminova SLN C1 STRAP Brown alligator leather with rubber lining Triple folding clasp in 18-carat rose gold /01.C713 Embodying an original association between a tourbillon and the legendary El Primero calibre, this timepiece comes in a 44 mm case. It reveals an exceptional horological construction dedicated to serving a highly reliable movement, Calibre 4035 D, equipped with a tourbillon and a high-frequency chronograph. The tourbillon reveals its rotating carriage in the upper left-hand part of the dial, while incorporating a patented date display featuring a disc appearing around the periphery of the carriage. * 43 *

23 E l p r i m e r o tourbillon /69.C piece limited edition /01.C /91.C /21.C714 * 44 * * 45 *

24 E l p r i m e r o tourbillon MOVEMENT El Primero 4035 D, automatic chronograph with tourbillon 381 parts 35 jewels 36,000 vph (5 Hz) 18-carat gold oscillating weight adorned with Côtes de Genève motif Over 50-hour power reserve FUNCTIONS Central hours and minutes Tourbillon : * Tourbillon carriage at 11 o clock * The carriage performs one rotation per minute * Small seconds on the tourbillon carriage * Date indication around the carriage Chronograph : * Central chronograph hand * 30-minute counter at 3 o clock * 12-hour counter at 6 o clock CASE 18-carat white or rose gold set with diamonds Diameter 44 mm Water resistance 10 ATM (100 metres) Cambered glareproofed sapphire crystal DIAL Diamond-set gold, mother-of-pearl counters Baguette-cut diamond hour-markers /09.C /09.C713 STRAP Brown or black alligator leather with rubber lining Triple folding clasp in 18-carat rose gold Merging the watchmaking and jewellery arts, El Primero Tourbillon drapes itself in a river of diamond set on the case and dial. No less than 1,144 brilliant- and baguette-cut diamonds totalling approximately 7.7 carats transcend this horological masterpiece. The world s most precise series-made chronograph meets the stellar tourbillon complication, of which the carriage placed at 11 o clock is rimmed by a unique Zenith-patented date system. * 46 * * 47 *

25 E l p r i m e r o Perpetual Calendar E l p r i m e r o rattrapante /01.C PIECE LIMITED EDITION /01.C /91.C714 * 48 * * 49 *

26 E l p r i m e r o Lightweight MOVEMENT El Primero 4052 W, automatic 334 parts 31 jewels, 36,000 vph (5 Hz) Oscillating weight adorned with Côtes de Genève motif Titanium parts: Mainplate, barrel bridge, balance bridge, chronograph bridge, lever bridge and lever-wheel bridge Over 50-hour power reserve FUNCTIONS Central hours and minutes Small seconds at 9 o clock Date window at 6 o clock Chronograph displaying 1/10 ths of a second: * 60-minute counter at 6 o clock * 60-second counter at 3 o clock * 1/10 th of a second indication by the chronograph hand CASE Carbone Diameter 45 mm Water resistance 10 ATM (100 metres) Cambered glareproofed sapphire crystal DIAL Openworked with counters in three colours Rhodiumed, facetted hands enhanced with Superluminova SLN C1 STRAP Nomex-coated black rubber Triple folding clasp W/98.R PIECE LIMITED EDITION No less than three technical innovations are staged within the El Primero Lightweight chronograph issued in a 100-piece limited series. A true feather-weight, the world s most precise series-made calibre is produced for the very first time in a titanium version weighing 25% less than a classic movement, all the while combining the flyback function and a 1/10 th of a second display a second original feature. The ethereal automatic Calibre 4052 W is housed within the first case Zenith has ever made in carbon, while the openworked dial accentuates the overall sense of lightness. * 50 *

27 E l p r i m e r o Chronomaster Retrograde E l p r i m e r o Chronomaster Grande Date /01.C PIECE LIMITED EDITION /01.C713 * 52 * * 53 *

28 E l p r i m e r o Chronomaster Grande Date /01.M2160 Also available with a leather strap /01.M2160 Also available with a leather strap /21.C714 also available with a STEEL BRACELET * 54 * * 55 *

29 E l p r i m e r o Chronomaster Bullitt MOVEMENT El Primero 4063, automatic 349 parts 31 jewels 36,000 vph (5 Hz) Oscillating weight adorned with Côtes de Genève motif Over 50-hour power reserve FUNCTIONS Central hours and minutes Small seconds at 9 o clock Date window at 2 o clock 2-counter chronograph: * Central chronograph hand * 30-minute counter at 3 o clock * 12-hour counter at 6 o clock Tachymetric scale CASE Ceramised aluminium Diameter 45 mm Water resistance 10 ATM (100 metres) Cambered glareproofed sapphire crystal DIAL Carbon fibre Black ruthenium hour-markers, facetted and enhanced with Superluminova SLN C /28.R515 STRAP Integrated black rubber strap Triple folding clasp This powerful and sophisticated chronograph displaying 1/10 th of a second precision asserts its strength of character with an eminently masculine design expressed through innovative materials. The 45 mm case is made for the first time in ceramised aluminium that also features a remarkable degree of hardness measured at 1800 on the Vickers scale. The red-rimmed opening on the carbon fibre dial reveals the silicon escape-wheel and lever, while the black rubber strap is seamlessly integrated with the case so as to form an uninterrupted whole. * 57 *

30 E l p r i m e r o Chronomaster Power Reserve /01.C /01.C /01.C /21.M /91.C496 Also available with a leather strap * 58 * * 59 *

31 E l p r i m e r o Chronomaster 1969 MOVEMENT El Primero 4061, automatic 282 parts 31 jewels 36,000 vph (5 Hz) Oscillating weight adorned with Côtes de Genève motif Over 50-hour power reserve FUNCTIONS Central hours and minutes Small seconds at 9 o clock Chronograph: * 30-minute counter at 3 o clock * 12-hour counter at 6 o clock * Central chronograph hand * Tachymetric scale CASE Rose gold Diameter 42 mm Water resistance 10 ATM (100 metres) Cambered glareproofed sapphire crystal DIAL Sunburst silver-toned Gold-plated facetted hour-markers enhanced with Superluminova SLN C1 STRAP Brown alligator leather with rubber lining Rose gold pin buckle /69.C494 A concentrated blend of Zenith DNA, this chronograph associates the historical colours of the first 1969 El Primero model with the iconic dial cut-out revealing the beating heart of the movement, that became a true signature of the Manufacture at the dawn of the 21 st century. Loyal to the original column-wheel construction, the automatic chronograph calibre beating at the heart of the El Primero Chronomaster 1969 nonetheless merges past and present through a silicon lever and escape-wheel made using eminently modern technologies. * 60 *

32 E l p r i m e r o Chronomaster 1969 E l p r i m e r o Chronomaster 1969 B o u t i q u e E d i t i o n /69.C /21.C496 * 62 * * 63 *

33 E l p r i m e r o MOVEMENT El Primero 410, automatic 390 parts 31 jewels 36,000 vph (5 Hz) Oscillating weight adorned with Côtes de Genève motif Over 50-hour power reserve FUNCTIONS Central hours and minutes Small seconds at 9 o clock Date indicator between 4 and 5 o clock Triple calendar indications (day, date, month) Moonphase indicator Chronograph: * 30-minute counter at 3 o clock * 12-hour counter at 6 o clock * Central chronograph hand * Tachymetric scale CASE Steel Diameter 42 mm Water resistance 10 ATM (100 metres) Cambered glareproofed sapphire crystal DIAL Sunburst slate grey with silver-toned counters Rhodiumed facetted hands enhanced with Superluminova SLN C1 STRAP Black alligator leather with rubber lining Steel triple folding clasp /91.C PIECE LIMITED EDITION The El Primero Calibre 410 automatic movement associates its legendary high-frequency chronograph with a moon phase and a complete calendar displaying the day, date and month. Inspired by an historical Zenith model, the dial of this 500-piece limited edition appears in an elegant sunburst slate grey version, while the counters are silver-toned. Behind this refined orchestration, the sapphire crystal caseback reveals the full wealth of El Primero Calibre 410, a complex construction composed of no less than 390 parts. * 64 *

34 E l p r i m e r o V p H E l p r i m e r o VpH tribute to Charles Vermot /21.C496 ALSO AVAILABLE WITH A STEEL BRACELET /04.M2040 Also available with a leather strap /25.C PIECE LIMITED EDITION /51.C496 1,975-PIECE LIMITED EDITION * 66 * * 67 *

35 E l p r i m e r o Espada Graduation MOVEMENT El Primero 4650 B, automatic 210 parts 22 jewels 36,000 vph (5 Hz) Oscillating weight adorned with Côtes de Genève motif Over 50-hour power reserve FUNCTIONS Central hours and minutes Sweep seconds hand Date window at 3 o clock CASE Steel Diameter 40 mm Water resistance 10 ATM (100 metres) Cambered glareproofed sapphire crystal DIAL Matt white Gold-plated facetted hour-markers enhanced with Superluminova SLN C1 STRAP Steel Triple folding clasp in steel /01.m2170 Setting a unique seal on one of life s most important events, the El Primero Espada Graduation testifies to an authentic rite of passage. Its caseback features an 18-carat medallion, while at its heart beats the high-frequency El Primero Calibre 4650 B. Destined to find its way through the ages, this timepiece displays timeless elegance that indicates only essentials: hours, minutes, seconds and date. * 69 *

36 E l p r i m e r o Espada /79.C /75.M2170 ALSO AVAILABLE WITH A LEATHER STRAP /76.C /81.C713 * 70 * * 71 *

37 E l p r i m e r o Espada /01.M /75.M /01.M /21.M2170 * 72 * * 73 *

38 E l p r i m e r o Stratos Flyback Striking 10 t h Tribute to Felix Baumgartner MOVEMENT El Primero 4057 B, automatic 326 parts 31 jewels 36,000 vph (5 Hz) Oscillating weight adorned with Côtes de Genève motif Over 50-hour power reserve FUNCTIONS Central hours and minutes Small seconds at 9 o clock Flyback chronograph displaying 1/10 ths of a second : * 60-minute counter at 6 o clock * 60-second counter at 3 o clock * 1/10ths of a second shown by the chronograph hand Date window at 6 o clock CASE Unidirectional rotating bezel in steel with black aluminium disc Diameter 45.5 mm Water resistance 10 ATM (100 metres) Cambered glareproofed sapphire crystal Full caseback with Stratos mission logo DIAL Sunburst silver-toned with three coloured counters Rhodiumed and facetted hour-markers enhanced with Superluminova SLN C1 STRAP/bracelet Metal bracelet or black rubber strap Triple folding clasp In steel /69.M /69.R515 On October 14 th 2012, Felix Baumgartner made history by becoming the first man to break the sound barrier during freefall. With him was the El Primero Stratos Flyback Striking 10 th chronograph. Despite the incredible statistics clocked up during this feat the accelerations, the temperature differences and the variations in atmospheric pressure the watch continued running as smoothly as ever at the end of the jump which lasted 9.18 minutes and set a triple record for the first free-falling human to break the sound barrier, the highest freefall jump (38,969.4 m), as well as the freefall speed record at 1,357.6 km/h, meaning Mach * 74 *

39 E l p r i m e r o S t r a t o s F l y b a c k /01.M /75.R516 ALSO AVAILABLE with A TWO-TONE BRACELET /23.R515 * 76 * * 77 *

40 E l p r i m e r o S t r a t o s F l y b a c k /51.R514 ALSO AVAILABLE with A STEEL BRACELET /21.M2060 ALSO AVAILABLE with A black rubber strap /51.C /21.C714 * 78 * * 79 *

41 E l p r i m e r o S t r a t o s F l y b a c k R a i n b o w B o u t i q u e E d i t i o n MOVEMENT El Primero 405 B, automatic 331 parts 31 jewels 36,000 vph (5 Hz) Oscillating weight adorned with Côtes de Genève motif Over 50-hour power reserve FUNCTIONS Central hours and minutes Small seconds at 9 o clock 3-counter chronograph: * Central chronograph hand * 30-minute counter at 3 o clock * 12-hour counter at 6 o clock * Telemetric scale Date window at 6 o clock CASE Tialum alloy Unidirectional rotating bezel with black aluminium disc Diameter 45.5 mm Water resistance 10 ATM (100 metres) Cambered glareproofed sapphire crystal DIAL Black, with 30-minute counter in original colours Arabic hour-markers in Superluminova SLN C1 STRAP Black rubber Black PVD-coated triple folding clasp /21.R piece limited edition In 1997, Zenith developed the Rainbow Flyback model in response to a set of technical specifications drawn up by the French Air Force. The brand with the guiding star now draws inspiration from this precision instrument for a 250-piece limited series available exclusively from Zenith boutiques. Inside an innovative case in black tialum a light and resistant titanium and aluminium alloy beats the automatic El Primero Calibre 405 B featuring characteristics borrowed from the 1997 model: the same 1/10 th of a second precision, the same construction around a column wheel, as well as the same flyback function serving to start, stop and restart the chronograph with a single press on the pushpiece. On the dial side, the 3 o clock minutes counter echoing that of the 1997 version comes in colours enabling night-time readability in infrared-lit cockpits. * 81 *

42 A FREEDOM-LOVING TIME ABOVE THE CLOUDS believing IN DREAMS IN ORDER TO TAKE FLIGHT There are instruments that lend their help in capturing dreams. A moon? A sun? Definitely a sky in any case. A tribute to those who dare. To those who have dared. A chance to believe in the unbelievable. It s time to take a higher view. To defy the laws of nature. To disobey gravity. To revel in the pleasure of those who unfold their wings. This will imply enlisting support and finding the tools they need to experience this transcendent feeling. These are within reach. They are the same as ever. The magical complexity of the inner workings is recognisable at first glance, exuding an aura of incomparable reliability. Such are the companions chosen by the most freedom-loving spirits on the planet. Those who never give up, so long as there are new horizons waiting to be explored, and other dimensions to be discovered. A time of dreams come true.

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44 Pilot Montre d Aéronef Type 20 Pilot Montre d Aéronef Type 20 Tourbillon /21.C piece limited edition /21.C piece limited edition /21.C721 * 86 * * 87 *

45 p i l o t Montre d Aéronef Type 20 A n n u a l C a l e n d a r Pilot Montre d Aéronef Type m m /21.C /21.C /21.C723 * 88 * * 89 *

46 pilot Montre d Aéronef Type 20 G M T MOVEMENT Elite 693, automatic 186 parts 26 jewels 28,800 vph (4 Hz) Over 50-hour power reserve FUNCTIONS Central hours and minutes Small seconds at 9 o clock 24-hour dual-time indication CASE Titanium with DLC (Diamond Like Carbon) coating Diameter 48 mm Water resistance 10 ATM (100 metres) Cambered glareproofed sapphire crystal DIAL Matt black Hour-markers in Superluminova SLN C1 STRAP Brown or black leather strap with rubber lining Pin buckle in steel or black DLC-coated titanium /21.C /21.C PIECE RED BARON LIMITED EDITION Right from the early days of aviation, Zenith created onboard instruments that contributed to formidable conquests, such as Louis Blériot s cross-channel flight in The 1930s saw the advent of the famous Zenith Type 20, which the Manufacture is now re-issuing complete with vintage characteristics: luminescent oversized Arabic numerals ensuring impeccable readability, as well as a large ratcheted crown enabling adjustment with pilot s gloves. Housed inside a generous 48 mm-diameter case, the automatic Elite Calibre 693 is equipped with the GMT or dual-time function, while the engraved caseback bears a medallion stamped with the effigy of Blériot s plane. * 90 *

47 Pilot Montre d Aéronef Type mm Lady MOVEMENT Elite 681, automatic 128 parts 27 jewels 28,800 vph (4 Hz) Oscillating weight adorned with Côtes de Genève motif FUNCTIONS Central hours and minutes Small seconds at 9 o clock CASE Gem-set 18-carat rose gold or gem-set 18-carat white gold Diameter 40 mm Water resistance 3 ATM (30 metres) Cambered glareproofed sapphire crystal Back with Zenith aviation instruments logo DIAL Entirely set with diamonds Hour-markers in black or white Superluminova SLN STRAP Black or beige satin Pin buckle in 18-carat white or rose gold /79.C /79.C717 Inspired by the onboard instruments that Zenith began making in the early days of aviation, the Pilot collection shows up for the very first time in a feminine interpretation. Stunningly set with 491 diamonds (approx. 3 carats) on the dial, bezel and lugs, the Pilot Montre d Aéronef Type mm Lady is nonetheless a remarkable work of precision and reliability, capable of conveying the wildest dreams. At its heart beats automatic Elite Calibre 681, while the caseback engraved with the Zenith flight instruments logo unequivocally recalls its aeronautical origins. * 93 *

48 Pilot Montre d Aéronef Type mm Lady p i l o t Doublematic /31.C /31.C /01.C PIECE LIMITED EDITION /21.C721 * 94 * * 95 *

49 pilot Big Date Special MOVEMENT El Primero 4010, automatic 306 parts 31 jewels 36,000 vph (5 Hz) Oscillating weight adorned with Côtes de Genève motif Over 50-hour power reserve FUNCTIONS Central hours and minutes Small seconds at 9 o clock Chronograph: * 30-minute counter at 3 o clock * Central chronograph hand * Telemetric scale Large date at 6 o clock CASE Brushed stainless steel Diameter 42 mm Water resistance 5 ATM (50 metres) Cambered glareproofed sapphire crystal DIAL Matt black Hour-markers carved in Superluminova SLN C1 STRAP/bracelet Brown calfskin leather with rubber lining or Milanese mesh steel bracelet Triple folding clasp in steel /21.C /21.M2410 In tribute to the aviation pioneers of which Zenith was a faithful companion through its watches and onboard instruments, Pilot Big Date Special combines useful functions, extreme readability and tried and tested precision. The large date appears through a twin aperture at 6 o clock, while the black dial features large Arabic numerals in Superluminova. To drive this chronograph cut out for great achievements, the automatic El Primero Calibre 4010 beats at a high frequency ensuring 1/10 th of a second accuracy. * 96 *

50 CONQUERING HORIZONS SAVOURING THE FREEDOM OF WIDE OPEN SPACES Equipping oneself for an epic voyage. Charting a course and holding fast to it, firmly gripping the helm. Setting a goal to be attained, a new horizon to be reached, as well as simply enjoying playing with the winds. There is a certain spirit of adventure that is nourished by expertise. It recognises that a return to roots gives a chance to escape a little further. It makes the best possible choices, and exudes the two-fold elegance of those who know and those who dare. Belonging to the category of individuals in touch with their intuition. Standing out from the crowd. Being part of yesterday and of tomorrow with a keen awareness of the infinite passing of time. True freedom is out there, somewhere. Between a hand and a dial. It s just a matter of seconds.

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52 Captain Tourbillon /01.C /01.C /01.C498 * 102 * * 103 *

53 Captain Winsor Annual Calendar MOVEMENT El Primero 4054, automatic 341 parts 29 jewels 36,000 vph (5 Hz) Oscillating weight adorned with Côtes de Genève motif Over 50-hour power reserve FUNCTIONS Central hours and minutes Small seconds at 9 o clock 1-counter chronograph: * Central chronograph hand * 60-minute counter at 6 o clock Day/month indicator at 3 o clock Date window at 6 o clock CASE 18-carat rose gold or steel Diameter 42 mm Water resistance 5 ATM (50 metres) Cambered glareproofed sapphire crystal DIAL Silver-toned guilloché or black and blue guilloché Rhodiumed or gold-plated facetted hour-markers STRAP Black or brown alligator leather with rubber lining Steel triple folding clasp or rose gold pin buckle /02.C /02.C /22.C708 This annual calendar model stems from a cooperative endeavour between the Musée International d Horlogerie (MIH), its curator Ludwig Oeschslin, and the Manufacture Zenith. Its design clearly refers to the noblest horological traditions, with a guilloché dial and hand-fitted facetted hour-markers and dauphine hands. The ingenious automatic El Primero 4054 movement drives an annual calendar (requiring just one manual adjustment per year at the end of February) serving to display the date, the day of the week and the month. * 104 *

54 captain W i n s o r A n n u a l C a l e n d a r B o u t i q u e E d i t i o n /01.C /18.C711 * 106 * * 107 *

55 captain Chronograph /01.C piece limited edition /01.C /01.C /01.C /22.C493 * 108 * * 109 *

56 CAPTAIN Chronograph Lady MOVEMENT El Primero 400 B, automatic 278 parts 31 jewels 36,000 vph (5 Hz) Oscillating weight adorned with Côtes de Genève motif Over 50-hour power reserve FUNCTIONS Central hours and minutes Small seconds at 9 o clock Date window at 6 o clock 3-counter chronograph : * 12-hour counter at 6 o clock * 30-minute counter at 3 o clock * Central chronograph hand CASE 18-carat white gold and diamonds Diameter 42 mm Water resistance 5 ATM (50 metres) Cambered glareproofed sapphire crystal DIAL White with flinqué-froissé guilloché effect Roman numerals punctuated by diamond hour-markers /34.C /34.C510 STRAP White alligator leather with rubber lining Rose gold pin buckle A tribute to the first ever integrated automatic chronograph, the new El Primero Calibre 400 B beating at the heart of the Captain Chronograph Lady was launched in 2009 to mark the 40 th anniversary of this horological legend. Celebrating a unique heritage, this chronograph interprets chronometric precision in the feminine mode. Elegant Roman numerals, each punctuated by a diamond hour-marker, stand out against the guilloché dial, while the case radiates timeless elegance with a dainty gemsetting totalling approx cts or 0.95 cts, depending on the version. * 111 *

57 captain Moonphase MOVEMENT Elite 691, automatic 228 parts 27 jewels 28,800 vph (4 Hz) Oscillating weight adorned with Côtes de Genève motif Over 50-hour power reserve FUNCTIONS Central hours and minutes Small seconds at 9 o clock Large date at 1 o clock Moon-phase display at 6 o clock CASE 18-carat rose gold or steel Diameter 40 mm Water resistance 5 ATM (50 metres) Cambered glareproofed sapphire crystal DIAL Silver-toned guilloché Rhodiumed or gold-plated facetted hour-markers STRAP Brown alligator leather with rubber lining or rose gold bracelet Pin buckle in rose gold or steel /02.C498 ALSO AVAILABLE WITH A ROSE GOLD BRACELET /02.C498 A blend of tradition and creative daring, Captain Moonphases embodies the elegance of a timeless classic with an extreme degree of technical sophistication. Beating at the heart of a remarkably understated case, the ultra-thin Elite Calibre 691 features small seconds, a large date and a moon-phase function while measuring just 5.67 mm thin. The sapphire caseback provides a plunging view into the gear wheels of this clever mechanism, while the cambered dial features a traditional guilloché motif surrounded by applied hour-markers. * 112 *

58 Captain Power Reserve /02.C498 ALSO AVAILABLE with A ROSE GOLD BRACELET /02.C498 ALSO AVAILABLE with A ROSE GOLD BRACELET /02.C /02.C /22.C493 * 114 * * 115 *

59 Captain D u a l T i m e Captain Central Second /02.C498 ALSO AVAILABLE with A ROSE GOLD BRACELET /02.C /11.C498 ALSO AVAILABLE with A ROSE GOLD BRACELET /22.C498 ALSO AVAILABLE with A ROSE GOLD BRACELET /95.C498 ALSO AVAILABLE with A ROSE GOLD BRACELET * 116 * * 117 *

60 Captain Central Second Captain C e n t r a l S e c o n d B o u t i q u e E d i t i o n /01.M /01.C /21.C /22.C /38.c498 ALSO AVAILABLE with A ROSE GOLD BRACELET * 118 * * 119 *

61 a tribute to bold roots Capturing the essence of a centuries-old tradition A return to essentials. Moons have waned and waxed, seconds have slipped by, and yet they are still there, captured in the perpetual running of the movement. An anthem to the best-counted hours. To decomposed minutes the purest of them all. A tribute to the best-kept times. To the sources of a past that continues to excel. Certain people have gained knowledge of discreet treasures that retain their perpetual radiance. Shining inside cases that each individual can carry around with them, the precious magic is passed on through the undiminished admiration of time-honoured skills. It all began with those who gave birth to the legend. Their descendants honour a form of modernity epitomising the quintessence of life and movement.

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63 h e r i t a g e Ultra Thin /01.C498 ALSO AVAILABLE with A ROSE GOLD BRACELET /11.C498 ALSO AVAILABLE with A ROSE GOLD BRACELET /01.C /21.C /11.C493 * 124 * * 125 *

64 H e r i t a g e New Vintage 1965 H e r i t a g e Port Royal /91.C PC/01.C498 * 126 * * 127 *

65 h e r i t a g e Star Open MOVEMENT El Primero 4062, automatic 253 parts 31 jewels 36,000 vph (5 Hz) Oscillating weight adorned with Côtes de Genève motif Over 50-hour power reserve FUNCTIONS Central hours and minutes Small seconds indication appearing through heart-shaped opening Chronograph: * 30-minute counter at 3 o clock * Central chronograph hand CASE 18-carat gem-set rose gold Sapphire cabochon Diameter 37 mm Water resistance 3 ATM (30 metres) Cambered glareproofed Sapphire crystal DIAL Shimmering white mother-of-pearl Blue Roman numerals /80.C714 STRAP Brown alligator leather with rubber lining Triple folding clasp in 18-carat rose gold Embodying the philosophy of absolute performance, the Star Open watch pays homage to the El Primero calibre. From the very first glance, this feminine watch draws the gaze to its cushion-shaped case and to the heart-shaped opening revealing the legendary mechanical automatic movement, El Primero Calibre With its blue Roman numerals reflecting the deep blue of the elegant sapphire cabochon set on the crown, the dial indicates the hours and minutes, while the small seconds are symbolised on a heart at 9 o clock. * 128 *