To commemorate its a hundred and sixtieth anniversary, Zenith unveils a particular collection of timepieces on the 2025 version of Watches & Wonders Geneva. The gathering consists of the debut of the G.F.J. collection alongside three reimagined icons – the Chronomaster Sport, Defy Skyline Chronograph and Pilot Huge Date Chronograph – all introduced within the Maison’s signature blue hue. Take a look at the novelties under.
G.F.J.
Named after the initials of its founder – Georges Favre-Jacot – the G.F.J. is a contemporary time-teller that embodies a timeless traditional aesthetic. Powered by the legendary Caliber 135, the G.F.J. blends the precision and heritage of its mid-Twentieth-century predecessor with fashionable re-engineering, together with enhancements equivalent to a 72-hour energy reserve, an optimized gear practice and superior supplies. The motion is adorned with meticulous finishes, together with “brick” guilloché patterns that echo the structure of Zenith’s Manufacture.
The watch’s 39mm platinum case embodies classic magnificence with its slender profile, stepped bezel, and curved lugs, whereas a deep blue lapis lazuli dial with gold-colored pyrite flecks provides a celestial contact. Intricate options equivalent to a mother-of-pearl subdial, white gold baton arms and a faceted hour marker element mirror Zenith’s dedication to craftsmanship.
A restricted version of 160 items, the G.F.J. boasts a worth level of $49,900 USD and is out there with varied straps and an non-obligatory platinum bracelet.
Blue Ceramic Chronograph Trilogy – a hundred and sixtieth Anniversary Editions
Along with the brand new G.F.J., Zenith additionally reimagines three of its most iconic fashions – Chronomaster Sport, Defy Skyline Chronograph and Pilot Huge Date Chronograph – in a specifically developed blue ceramic.
Priced at $15,500 USD, the special-edition Pilot Huge Date Chronograph is available in a 42.5 mm case diameter, watch, complemented by a titanium crown and rectangular pushers. Per regular, the extremely identifiable corrugated dial is topped with a patented Huge Date window at 6 o’clock, whereas luminescent Arabic numerals improve its readability. Inside, the El Primero 3652 motion beats at an hourly fee of 36,000 vph, providing as much as 60 hours of energy reserve.
Boasting a 42mm case dimension, the Defy Skyline Chronograph proudly reveals the mannequin’s signature starry sky-patterned sunray dial. Powered by the El Primero 3600 computerized motion, it measures 1/Tenth of a second with precision, complemented by a silicon escape wheel and lever. Retailing for $23,800 USD, the watch gives versatility with an interchangeable strap system, together with a ceramic bracelet and a rubber strap, each secured with folding clasps.
In the meantime, the Chronomaster Sport exemplifies Zenith’s experience in high-frequency chronographs all inside a glossy 41mm ceramic case. Its sunray-finished dial, adorned with the model’s signature 3-6-9 tricolor counters and luminescent markers, combines magnificence with performance. Powered by the El Primero 3600 caliber, the watch delivers 1/Tenth-of-a-second chronograph precision, with its intricate mechanism seen by means of a sapphire show caseback that reveals its intricate motion. The timepiece encompasses a worth of $22,700 USD and is complemented by two strap choices: a blue ceramic bracelet and a blue rubber strap. For extra particulars, head over to Zenith’s official web site.
