
The fantastic calibre did not require too many adjustments for five decades and this left its mark on the organisation’s ability to react to changes in customer attitudes and desires. It brought fame but enclosed the company within boundaries at the same time. The company has been famous for its El Primero movement, which defined much of its existence.

Jean-Claude Biver once said that finding Zenith’s place in the LVMH group and its unique message was one of his toughest challenges. Last week I took out Zenith’s b’day boy and its techno cousin for a stroll in the summer Vienna and the experience is well worth a dedicated chapter. In this series we showcase mechanical and artistic wonders that were especially designed for women and others originally for men that come alive on spirited ladies’ wrists.
