Zenith Christopher Columbus – A Watch in Tribute to Christopher Columbus

Lately, wholesale replica Zenith watch launched a new model h in tribute to Christopher Columbus, the bold 15th century explorer who was the first to tackle the ocean head on rather than following coastlines. The decision to name this watch after Christopher Columbus relates to the very nature of this ultra-complex model which addresses one of the key issues that faced this adventurous seafarer and still haunts the contemporary watch industry to this day. However, this name is not merely a tribute to one of the greatest maritime adventurers of all time; it also points to a historical heritage, as Zenith produced a Lépine chronometer movement at the beginning of the 20th century whose escapement was already known as the “Echappement Colomb” (Columbus Escapement).

This new Zenith Christopher Colomb — an absolutely stunning new limited edition, high-horology piece from Zenith. It features in 45 mm-diameter case that comes in choice of white, rose or yellow gold and is fitted with cambered glareproofed sapphire crystals on both sides, with the Gyroscopic system topped by its own sapphire crystal “dome”. The eminently readable silvered dial is adorned with a barleycorn guilloché motif. The off-centred hour and minute subdial appears at 12 o’clock opposite the gyroscopic cage, while the small seconds are displayed at 9 o’clock and the power reserve on a segment extending from 2 to 4 o’clock. The faceted hands are in blued steel, as are the applied numerals and hour-markers. Finally, this handsome model with its revolutionary interior is secured to the rest with a crocodile leather strap and fastened by an 18-carat gold triple folding clasp.

The hand-wound 45-jewel, 36,000 VpH Academy 8804 manual winding movement with 50-hour power reserve, features a unique gyroscopic system ensuring perfect horizontal positioning of the regulating organ. This system consists in a cage composed of 166 parts, 10 conical-geared wheels (with 6 spherical wheels) and 6 ball bearings.

Overall an exciting watch that continues Zenith’s successful 2010. You may be attracted by its profound connotation at once, and want to possess one, so don't hesitate, just buy it. You will experience a kind of unusual feeling as Christopher Columbus does.