Zenith Christophe colombe

Why is this watch named after Cristopher Columbus? This Zenith and the ancient seafarer have more in common than you think: how to achieve precision measurements with instruments that are subjected to constant motion. However, the name is not only a tribute to one of the greatest adventurers of all time; it also refers 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”.

The dial has a guilloche machine engraved texture on it. There is almost a Breguet feeling. The watch looks great on posters, but I don't know if you even can wear this watch because of the 'bubble'.

The watch is the top piece of the Zenith collection. It's an instrument where all the skills of the manufacturer are gathered. Zenith did a great job making this timepiece. I am not a watchmaker but I can tell you the movement is extraordinary, it must have cost a fortune to make it work. The watch is limited to 25 pieces, retail price is around 200 000 dollar.