Zenith Watch Models, Reviews, and Collector's Guide

Founded in 1865, Zenith is renowned for its high-frequency El Primero chronograph movement, which holds a prominent place in Swiss watchmaking for its precision and innovation.
A close-up view of the Zenith El Primero chronograph watch movement.
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Zenith Brand Story

Did you know the story of Zenith, the brand that supplied movements to the world's most important watchmaking brand in the 1950s? Zenith was founded in 1865 in the town of Le Locle by a 22-year-old named George Favre-Jacot. He wanted to bring together all aspects of watchmaking under his own umbrella: movements, dials, and cases.
September 5, 2025
Zenith Georges Favre-Jacot 160th Anniversary Special Edition Watch Dial
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Zenith Georges Favre-Jacot 160th Anniversary

Zenith Georges Favre-Jacot has unveiled a wonderful watch for its 160th anniversary! Georges Favre-Jacot was a visionary watchmaker and entrepreneur who lived in the 19th century. Seeing the value placed on watches at the time and combining this with his mastery, Jacot began by establishing his watch workshop in the town of Le Locle.
September 4, 2025
A team photo illustrating the founding story of our watch brand.

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Berk Öztoprak is the founder of Bersenti, an independent watch media brand that showcases watch culture, horology, and collecting through original stories, reviews, and analysis.

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