Zenith Preselected for GPHG 2016

Ornatus-Mundi · 2016-09-04T05:31:44Z

Zenith's Pilot Ton-Up and El Primero 36'000 VpH preselected for GPHG 2016. Community debates innovation and design choices. Discover the discussion.

Ornatus-Mundi shares exciting news about Zenith's preselection for the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève 2016, highlighting two distinct models. This announcement sparks community discussion on brand innovation and the continued relevance of Zenith's iconic movements in prestigious competitions.

With great pleasure (and a bit of surprise) I would like to share with you that two Zenith timepieces have been preselected for this year's Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève that will take place on November 10.

First, there is the Pilot Ton-Up, competing in the category "Petite Aiguille", which PPro reviewed here . Second, the jury chose the El Primero 36'000 VpH with the new anthracite dial in the category "Chronograph". Also this watch has received our in-depth treatment recently .

Good luck, Zenith!

Cheers,

Magnus

Key Points from the Discussion

A collector expresses a desire to add both preselected Zenith watches to their collection, alongside their existing Pilot Type 20 Bronze, highlighting the appeal of a Zenith trio.
A criticism is raised regarding Zenith's repeated submission of essentially the same movement with different dials annually, questioning the brand's progressive innovation.
The community expresses a strong desire for an 'El Primero 2.0' and suggests that other models, such as the tourbillon series or the Ladies' Elite Moon Phase, might have been stronger GPHG candidates.
Another collector echoes the criticism about lack of innovation and specifically points out the design issue of overlapping subdials on Zenith chronographs.

The Discussion

Ares501 - Mr Green

Sep 4, 2016

Looking forward results Cheers D

ifraher

Sep 4, 2016

But how do they continue to submit essentially the same movement with a different dial annually (albeit in different categories), it doesn't seem particularly progressive? Something from this years tourbillon series might have been a stronger candidate. Ian

Ornatus-Mundi

Sep 5, 2016

... and the new Ladies' Elite Moon Phase, but the Jury did not pick these. Best, Magnus P.S.: Having said that, I am totally d'accord with you. I am eagerly looking forward to an El Primero 2.0!

ongopt

Sep 9, 2016

Now if I just had the money right now to add those to my Pilot Type 20 Bronze. That would be a trio made in heaven for me.

Bounce781

Sep 11, 2016

I am a happy Zenith owner as well but have the same criticism. Also, for the love of God (and precision time keeping), please separate those overlapping subdials. Grrrrr!

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