50 Hz chronograph

Mar 26, 2011,07:55 AM
 

Is the El Primero chronograph with single 50 Hz escapement the "Top Secret"? wink

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Some snaps and first impressions from Zenith at Baselworld

 
 By: Valentin Blank : March 25th, 2011-22:58
Some snaps and first impressions from Zenith at Baselworld Yesterday I had the pleasure of meeting Mr Jean-Frédéric Dufour at Baselworld. He took his time to show me the new collections. It was great to feel once more this man’s horological passion and dr...  

Thanks! Finally a report on Zenith

 
 By: mell0822 : March 26th, 2011-05:24
Looks like Zenith would not disappoint this year again. Looking forward to more photos of other new pieces.

You're welcome. You know, each time after talking to

 
 By: Valentin Blank : March 26th, 2011-23:17
Mr Jean-Frédéric Dufour I am confident that Zenith is looking into a promising future. And considering that Zenith's 150th birthday is within reach, things look even brighter. Cheers, Valentin

Much appreciated report, Valentin

 
 By: LouS : March 26th, 2011-06:00
I was starting to feel a little starved for Zenith info....

I'm with Lou here ...

 
 By: v76 : March 26th, 2011-06:51
just as he says - there wasn't much information coming out of Baselworld about Zenith's collection for 2011. Thank you very much Valentin, and look forward to more news (and pics!) from you.

You're most welcome. Thanks. (nt)

 
 By: Valentin Blank : March 26th, 2011-23:19
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My pleasure, Lou. I, too, felt a little starved and I hope to

 
 By: Valentin Blank : March 26th, 2011-23:18
to see more pics of the novelties appear soon. Thanks, Valentin

Thanks for the pictures !

 
 By: Mark in Paris : March 26th, 2011-07:24
Concerning the secret project, do you know if it will be disclosed during Baselworld or do they keep it for later ?

Thanks

 
 By: Rickr25 : March 26th, 2011-07:36
Nice to hear confirmation of the Mindblowing watch. Dufour did mention that the were working on something special a while back. But there was only silence after that.

Thanks. All I can tell you at this stage is that the

 
 By: Valentin Blank : March 26th, 2011-23:21
project is really intriguing. Cheers, Valentin

50 Hz chronograph

 
 By: gaspard : March 26th, 2011-07:55
Is the El Primero chronograph with single 50 Hz escapement the "Top Secret"?

Thank you

 
 By: gaspard : March 27th, 2011-07:48
Valentin, thank you for the response and great report. I deeply respect all agreements. Kind regards, gaspard

Stunning pieces!

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : March 26th, 2011-13:25
Thank you for the report, Valentin! Best Blomman

My pleasure. Thanks. (nt)

 
 By: Valentin Blank : March 26th, 2011-23:26
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The GMT does capture some of the old vintage charm

 
 By: Mostel : March 26th, 2011-18:25
The Stratos is too busy for me... but hey... Thank you for these pics very much!

You're most welcome, Mostel. You're right, the GMT is definitely

 
 By: Valentin Blank : March 26th, 2011-23:27
charming. Thanks, Valentin

The aesthetics wrought by the rotating bezel . . .

 
 By: Dr No : March 26th, 2011-19:19
. . . and dial changes make this version of the Striking 1/10th very compelling. Let's just say it's a good thing this wasn't available when I was deciding on the New Vintage ;-) . . . In agreement regarding the Captain Dualtime, Valentin. Travel watches ... 

Art, knowing your preference for refined, classic watches I was sure

 
 By: Valentin Blank : March 26th, 2011-23:30
you would like the Dualtime. It's a fabulous watch. Thanks, Valentin

thanks for the update.... nt

 
 By: Bill Sohne : March 27th, 2011-18:02
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My pleasure, Bill. (nt)

 
 By: Valentin Blank : March 27th, 2011-21:28
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nice! [nt]

 
 By: playtime : April 22nd, 2011-05:20
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