Zenith Academy Christophe Colomb Hurricane Revoluci¨®n Watches For South America
As we’ve written about here before, Zenith has released quite a watch-making marvel with their ACADEMY Christophe Colomb Hurricane models. Here is a new limited edition set in honor of iconic individuals responsible for government reform and independence in South America. So say “viva la revolucion” with your best Che impersonation and get ready for a very “non people’s budget friendly” collection of new stunning art pieces. With a fusee-chain transmission to apply constant force and, a gyroscopic gimbal setup to theoretically negate the effect of gravity on the movement, it’s literally an award-winning watch with a new Latin twist. Given the amount of effort involved in creating these pieces, it’s no surprise, then, that we’re treated to small-run limited editions in the lineup.Their latest release heads down to Central and South America, with tribute being paid to Sim¨®n Bol¨ªvar (ref. 40.2213.8805/36.C714), Ernesto "Che"Guevara (re
Zenith Mega Port Royal Tourbillon Watch: Expensive Answer To Question No One Asked
Say, why don’t they have a jumbo sized square tourbillon watch with cage bars on the crystal? Oh, well Zenith does, and this odd homage to goth time-telling befuddles my sense of association. On the one hand, you have the underpinnings of a high-quality Zenith Port Royal watch. This handsome tank watch is a modern interpretation of the classic rectangular watch look. On the other hand… you have a black titanium cage.Do you recall the 1980’s when those rubber watch protectors were popular? You know, on Swatch watches and others. Yea, wasn’t that cool? Little rubber straps that curled over the face of the watch (only partially obstructing the view) that came in tons of (neon) colors. I sure was styling back then, I even wore several of them on my wrist at once!