Zenith has presented an exciting evolution of the famous Zenith El Primero: the Lightweight version, which as its name suggests, is a ultralight chrono with a case 45 mm carbon with the mythical arms El Primero realized here in titanium and Silicon! The time that passes is measured on a skeleton dial which still lightens this off-standard timepiece that will be published to one hundred copies for the world. A highlight exhibit for knowledgeable collector.
When it was launched in 1969, the El Primero caliber hustled all watchmaking codes of the time in establishing himself as the first movement of automatic chronograph with construction integrated history. Flying, in addition to the exceptional frequency of ten vibrations per second (36,000 vibrations per hour), «remains today the most accurate series chronograph caliber in the world» ensures the brand in its release.
Over the years, Zenith has ceased to evolve this legendary movement... The star brand also took the challenge to marry this chronograph high frequency to other complications, like the tourbillon, calendar perpetual or even the split-second. In 2010, Zenith has reinvented the "second lightning" by presenting the El Primero Striking 10th model. Boasting a central seconds hand completing 10 jumps per second as well as a tour of dial in ten seconds, this chronograph allows not only to measure but also to display the tenth of a second with an extreme accuracy of reading. To improve the efficiency of this mechanism requiring a lot of energy, the manufacture of le Locle was used a double wheel chronograph in Silicon, a material three times and a half lighter than conventional alloys.
Today, Zenith initiates a new turn by unveiling a sportier and even more avant-garde chronograph El Primero Striking 10th version. Watchwords: lightness, performance and originality. Engineers and watchmakers of the manufacture received the mission to reduce to the maximum the weight of the watch, naturally, without compromising on accuracy, robustness and reliability!
The feat has begun by the movement... Based on its recent research related to new materials, Zenith chose titanium - a metal light and resistant, widely used in aerospace, but particularly tricky to work - for machining the main elements of the movement, the heavier when they are manufactured in brass, namely the Platinum and five bridges (barrel bridge, balance bridge, bridge of anchor, anchor wheel bridge and bridge of chronograph). The manufacture has also retained double wheel chronograph in Silicon, in him adding an anchor and an escapement wheel in this same material high-tech, lightweight, non-magnetic, harder than steel and a guarantee of excellent performance. Result: a gain of about a quarter on the weight of the engine, which displays a small 15.45 g (against 21.10 g on a similar classic movement).
Side dress up, designers were reworked and slightly enlarged to 45 mm original case 42 mm diameter of the El Primero Striking 10th to, again, a maximum of lightness to the wrist. The choice of carbon, with its beautiful black colour and its effect "Checkerboard" Recalling the competition, meets these requirements, while strengthening the technical and sporting this chronograph look. The internal structure of the housing is aluminum pieces, an advanced material marrying him also weight reduced, strength and hardness (1800 Vickers, against 160-200 for 316L steel). The two chronograph pushers and Crown are Titanium also. The horns louvered (for even more lightness) highlight the aerodynamic profile of the watch. They also offer a link with integrated black rubber bracelet perfect and fiber synthetic high performance Nomex, equipped with a triple folding clasp for security and comfort.
The new El Primero Lightweight is also distinguished by its dial; dynamic reinterpretation of the codes of the collection. Openworking of the central part allowed to still win in lightness, while leaving the free view of the El Primero caliber (also visible through the transparent background). Display the date by disk system was eased and reworked, with figures pierced standing out on a red dot at 6 o'clock. Faceted indexes were dug to the maximum, before be underlined by a luminescent coating. Light grey, blue and anthracite counters reflect the three colors emblematic chronograph El Primero de 1969, that became iconic for the brand. The Red second hand, with its little star Zenith, accurately measuring prowess to the tenth of a second - as on the dashboards of the greatest champions.
Submitted by Bruno Grande, CEO of JeanRichard, alongside Jacky Lorenzetti, president of the Racing Metro since 2006, the Terrascope Watch has been called into symbol to be the best hope for the season 2012-2013, Jérémie Maurouard, before more than a thousand guests of the Racing Métro 92.
"We used to say"like attracts like"has Jasper on this occasion Bruno Grande. '' The best example is our approximation. In terms of history, first. With a rich history, we are both in full renewal - at the dawn of a new chapter. At the level of values also. JeanRichard and Racing Métro 92 share a similar philosophy of life. Our watches are for those who have the taste of the challenge and the discovery that the desire to make the most of every moment".
For its part Jacky Lorenzetti recalled the fundamentals of rugby, namely dynamism, pleasure of the game, nobility of the effort, team spirit, respect for the rules and the opponent. "In this sense, the twenty are in the image of man JeanRichard: everyday heroes who are doing extraordinary things. '' Passionate about exploits and discoveries, ready to conquer the world"he concluded.
To mark his rapprochement with the rugby club, the brand so created an exclusive version of its iconic model Terrascope - the accomplice of the explorers of the daily on all paths and roads of the world. A limited series 130 (automatic mechanical calibre), customized to the colors of the team. The Matt Black Dial sports at 6 o'clock the famous coat of arms of the Racing Métro 92, with its sky blue and white stripes, recalling the jerseys of players; needles hours/minutes to contrasting forms and applied indexes underlined luminescent coating ensure excellent readability, reinforced by a second red-tipped seconds hand.
The cushion combined with a large round bezel case displays a resolutely masculine style, enhanced by the contrast refined between finishes "Satin vertical" and polished. Finally, the bracelet in black calf with a structured texture, is adorned by sky blue stitching echoing the Blazon; It is equipped with a steel folding clasp.
Presented September 21, 2013, on the occasion of the official launch of the partnership, the limited series 'Racing Metro 92' will be available as of the end of September within "the shops Racing Metro 92" as well as in the approved points of sale JeanRichard.
When it was launched in 1969, the El Primero caliber hustled all watchmaking codes of the time in establishing himself as the first movement of automatic chronograph with construction integrated history. Flying, in addition to the exceptional frequency of ten vibrations per second (36,000 vibrations per hour), «remains today the most accurate series chronograph caliber in the world» ensures the brand in its release.
Over the years, Zenith has ceased to evolve this legendary movement... The star brand also took the challenge to marry this chronograph high frequency to other complications, like the tourbillon, calendar perpetual or even the split-second. In 2010, Zenith has reinvented the "second lightning" by presenting the El Primero Striking 10th model. Boasting a central seconds hand completing 10 jumps per second as well as a tour of dial in ten seconds, this chronograph allows not only to measure but also to display the tenth of a second with an extreme accuracy of reading. To improve the efficiency of this mechanism requiring a lot of energy, the manufacture of le Locle was used a double wheel chronograph in Silicon, a material three times and a half lighter than conventional alloys.
Today, Zenith initiates a new turn by unveiling a sportier and even more avant-garde chronograph El Primero Striking 10th version. Watchwords: lightness, performance and originality. Engineers and watchmakers of the manufacture received the mission to reduce to the maximum the weight of the watch, naturally, without compromising on accuracy, robustness and reliability!
The feat has begun by the movement... Based on its recent research related to new materials, Zenith chose titanium - a metal light and resistant, widely used in aerospace, but particularly tricky to work - for machining the main elements of the movement, the heavier when they are manufactured in brass, namely the Platinum and five bridges (barrel bridge, balance bridge, bridge of anchor, anchor wheel bridge and bridge of chronograph). The manufacture has also retained double wheel chronograph in Silicon, in him adding an anchor and an escapement wheel in this same material high-tech, lightweight, non-magnetic, harder than steel and a guarantee of excellent performance. Result: a gain of about a quarter on the weight of the engine, which displays a small 15.45 g (against 21.10 g on a similar classic movement).
Side dress up, designers were reworked and slightly enlarged to 45 mm original case 42 mm diameter of the El Primero Striking 10th to, again, a maximum of lightness to the wrist. The choice of carbon, with its beautiful black colour and its effect "Checkerboard" Recalling the competition, meets these requirements, while strengthening the technical and sporting this chronograph look. The internal structure of the housing is aluminum pieces, an advanced material marrying him also weight reduced, strength and hardness (1800 Vickers, against 160-200 for 316L steel). The two chronograph pushers and Crown are Titanium also. The horns louvered (for even more lightness) highlight the aerodynamic profile of the watch. They also offer a link with integrated black rubber bracelet perfect and fiber synthetic high performance Nomex, equipped with a triple folding clasp for security and comfort.
The new El Primero Lightweight is also distinguished by its dial; dynamic reinterpretation of the codes of the collection. Openworking of the central part allowed to still win in lightness, while leaving the free view of the El Primero caliber (also visible through the transparent background). Display the date by disk system was eased and reworked, with figures pierced standing out on a red dot at 6 o'clock. Faceted indexes were dug to the maximum, before be underlined by a luminescent coating. Light grey, blue and anthracite counters reflect the three colors emblematic chronograph El Primero de 1969, that became iconic for the brand. The Red second hand, with its little star Zenith, accurately measuring prowess to the tenth of a second - as on the dashboards of the greatest champions.
Submitted by Bruno Grande, CEO of JeanRichard, alongside Jacky Lorenzetti, president of the Racing Metro since 2006, the Terrascope Watch has been called into symbol to be the best hope for the season 2012-2013, Jérémie Maurouard, before more than a thousand guests of the Racing Métro 92.
"We used to say"like attracts like"has Jasper on this occasion Bruno Grande. '' The best example is our approximation. In terms of history, first. With a rich history, we are both in full renewal - at the dawn of a new chapter. At the level of values also. JeanRichard and Racing Métro 92 share a similar philosophy of life. Our watches are for those who have the taste of the challenge and the discovery that the desire to make the most of every moment".
For its part Jacky Lorenzetti recalled the fundamentals of rugby, namely dynamism, pleasure of the game, nobility of the effort, team spirit, respect for the rules and the opponent. "In this sense, the twenty are in the image of man JeanRichard: everyday heroes who are doing extraordinary things. '' Passionate about exploits and discoveries, ready to conquer the world"he concluded.
To mark his rapprochement with the rugby club, the brand so created an exclusive version of its iconic model Terrascope - the accomplice of the explorers of the daily on all paths and roads of the world. A limited series 130 (automatic mechanical calibre), customized to the colors of the team. The Matt Black Dial sports at 6 o'clock the famous coat of arms of the Racing Métro 92, with its sky blue and white stripes, recalling the jerseys of players; needles hours/minutes to contrasting forms and applied indexes underlined luminescent coating ensure excellent readability, reinforced by a second red-tipped seconds hand.
The cushion combined with a large round bezel case displays a resolutely masculine style, enhanced by the contrast refined between finishes "Satin vertical" and polished. Finally, the bracelet in black calf with a structured texture, is adorned by sky blue stitching echoing the Blazon; It is equipped with a steel folding clasp.
Presented September 21, 2013, on the occasion of the official launch of the partnership, the limited series 'Racing Metro 92' will be available as of the end of September within "the shops Racing Metro 92" as well as in the approved points of sale JeanRichard.