Appreciation of the Zenith Academy Christophe Colomb Hurricane

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　　The intrepid maritime explorer Columbus of the 15 century ventured into the unknown, writing an important chapter in human history.ZenithAfter five years of painstaking research and development, the manufacture successfully developed the new gravity control watchmaking technology. ZENITH CEO Jean-Frederic Dufour personally visited Taipei 101 Hour Glass to witness with you the glorious moment when the world's first Christophe Colomb Zero G arrived in Taiwan! At the same time, friend of the brand and world-class ultramarathon runner Kevin Lin also appeared at Hour Glass to boost momentum for the "ZENITH Chronograph 111 Anniversary Global Exhibition - Taiwan Station". Watch enthusiasts eager to catch a glimpse of Zenith's century-old antique watches must not miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

　　Introduction to the Zenith Academy Christophe Colomb Hurricane

　　A watch's accuracy varies according to its orientation, because gravity pulls the escapement components towards the source of attraction, causing friction between parts to differ. This interferes with the balance wheel's amplitude and introduces deviations (positive or negative) into the escapement's accuracy. The ideal position for the escapement is horizontal, as the balance wheel's amplitude is at its best and the direction of gravity is perpendicular to the components, leaving the operation of the entire structure unaffected.

　　"The ZENITH CHRISTOPHE COLOMB patented Zero G technology is the ultimate solution for keeping the escapement constantly horizontal!" ZENITH CEO Jean-Frederic Dufour emphasised, "ZENITH's patented Zero G technology allows the balance wheel to operate with optimal amplitude. The accuracy of the hands is controlled by the escapement structure within the carriage; changes in the watch's orientation trigger the carriage to rotate slightly. Regardless of the direction and speed of the carriage's rotation, the coordinating mechanism is triggered immediately to maintain the carriage's horizontal position, ensuring the escapement structure maintains optimal operation and preventing the punctuality of the hands from being affected."

　　ZENITH CHRISTOPHE COLOMB is the best proof of the ambition of ZENITH's watchmakers and movement engineers. Through relentless research and development, they successfully created a breakthrough in contemporary watchmaking, revolutionising the art of time! This model is globally limited to 25 pieces, delivered across three years. Today, the piece exhibited and sold at Hour Glass is "Global Piece Number 8", and interested watch enthusiasts should seize this opportunity!

　　Always striding towards unexplored fields is the best footnote to the ZENITH brand spirit! The Zenith manufacture signed a cooperation agreement with Austrian pilot, skydiving champion, and BASE jumping record holder Felix Baumgartner. In this project named "Red Bull Stratos", he will jump from a sealed capsule suspended beneath a balloon in the stratosphere at an altitude of over 36.5 kilometres—four times the cruising height of a commercial airliner. Felix Baumgartner will attempt this feat alone while simultaneously setting four world records: highest manned balloon flight, highest altitude vacuum freefall, longest distance freefall, and the unprecedented feat of breaking the sound barrier with the human body. The data collected from this will help advance aviation safety. ZENITH was one of the sponsoring brands witnessing this high-altitude feat, hoping thereby to produce the first watch to break the sound barrier and prove the reliability of Zenith watches in extreme environments.

　　This stratospheric expedition will test the reliability of ZENITH watches in extreme environments: temperature, pressure, speed, friction, impact... If this parachute jump is successful, ZENITH will create the first watch to break the sound barrier in an outdoor environment. ZENITH CEO Jean-Frederic Dufour explained the brand's reasoning behind participating in this expedition: This innovative concept and the ability to stay a step ahead in the latest technological developments are precisely what makes ZENITH so fascinating. Our watches have participated in some of humanity's greatest expeditions: Roald Amundsen discovering the poles; Mahatma Gandhi engaging in peaceful protest to fight for India's independence; Louis Bleriot crossing the English Channel; John F. Kennedy's political initiatives; the football legend forged by famous player Michel Platini; French doctor Jean-Louis Etienne flying solo across the North Pole in a hot air balloon... This time, our new brand ambassador Mr Felix Baumgartner's ambition attracted us to join him in attempting this feat, and we may create the first truly supersonic watch - the Zenith El Primero Stratos.

　　ZENITH, which has long maintained a leading position in the field of chronographs, launched the three-week ZENITH Chronograph 111th Anniversary Global Tour at Taipei 101 Kiehl's on 11 3. This exhibition features a total of 32 vintage collectible timepieces showcasing ZENITH mechanical chronographs with different functions from various eras starting from 1899, including the very first ZENITH mechanical chronograph and historical military watches. ZENITH also specially invited world-class ultramarathon runner Kevin Lin to build momentum for the event. Kevin Lin stated: I love the spirit conveyed by the ZENITH brand of constantly challenging oneself and always pushing towards unexplored territories. Exhibitions like this 111th anniversary chronograph tour allow us to witness the brand's journey of continually challenging technology and daring to innovate in the field of timekeeping. This aligns very closely with my own personality; my different ultramarathon running plans over the years represent an ongoing effort to push my own ideas and realise my ideals. Watch enthusiasts wishing to catch a glimpse of ZENITH's century-old vintage watches should not miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

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　　Zenith Pilot series automatic mechanical watch 03.2430.3000/21.C738

　　Review:

　　◆ The watch features uniquely styled Arabic numeral hour markers on its black dial; the dial design is minimalist and offers clear legibility.

　　◆ Zenith watches boast a bold and rugged style, featuring a perfectly round case crafted from stainless steel, housing an automatic mechanical movement within.

　　◆ The watch is paired with a dark brown Nubuck vintage suede strap, offering a classic, elegant look and comfortable wear.

　　◆ The large 46 mm case diameter, the oversized onion crown, and the highly retro-fashionable distressed calfskin strap all endow it with the elements of a high-end pilot's watch.

　　Summary: Zenith watches combine peerless precision with unique design, creating exemplary pieces that embody the highest realms of haute horlogerie. The Zenith watch recommended here features exquisite workmanship and guaranteed quality. Friends wishing to purchase are welcome to add WeChat for consultations.

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