Watch videos of Zenith: the official YouTube playlists of the brand, one group per playlist, newest first, new videos every day. Not affiliated with Zenith – the videos belong to its channel. Website: swisswatchexperts.com.
The Zenith G.F.J. watch refers to the Calibre 135, a movement that Zenith introduced after the Second World War. Its competition version, the Calibre 135-O, won five Neuchâtel Observatory prizes between 1950 and 1954, and Zenith has won more than 2,300 chronometry prizes overall. The calibre was also used in a 2022 collaboration with Kari Voutilainen. The film presents the watch and the movement behind it. The video below comes from the official ZENITH channel.
The ZENITH Chronomaster is the collection built around the El Primero chronograph movement. El Primero was unveiled on 10 January 1969 as an automatic chronograph running at 36,000 vibrations per hour, which allows timing to one tenth of a second. The Chronomaster Sport, presented in January 2021, is part of this line and uses the El Primero 3600 according to watch media. The film in this group shows the Chronomaster Solo Sport. The video below comes from the official ZENITH channel.
This group tells the story of Zenith through the people who shaped it. Georges Favre-Jacot began making watches in Le Locle in 1865, which makes Zenith one of the oldest continuously operating watchmakers. Charles Vermot worked on the El Primero and, when the owners turned towards quartz, hid the production equipment in the attic of the Ponts-de-Martel facility, preserving the calibre. The videos below come from the official ZENITH channel.
Zenith on video: the official playlists in one place
This page collects the watch videos that Zenith publishes on its official YouTube channel, sorted by playlist: collections and models first, then watchmaking and the brand's history, events and partnerships at the end. New uploads are added several times a day, and every video links straight to YouTube.
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About Zenith
Zenith was founded in 1865 by Georges Favre-Jacot and is based in Le Locle. Today it belongs to LVMH. Collections you will meet in the videos include El Primero, Chronomaster, Defy, Pilot and Defy Skyline. The full brand profile with history, models and serial numbers is on Zenith on SwissWatchExperts.
Value and market
The highest auction result on record for Zenith is CHF 480'000 for the Zenith Defy 21 Double Tourbillon Sapphire Felipe Pantone (unique piece, Only Watch 2021) (Christie's, Geneva, 2021). Most watches of the brand sell for far less – a free photo estimate of your own piece: What is my Zenith worth?
Zenith videos – frequently asked questions
Are these the official Zenith videos?
Yes. All videos come from the official Zenith YouTube channel and its public playlists. This page is an independent overview by SwissWatchExperts and is not affiliated with Zenith.
How often is the page updated?
New videos from the channel are added automatically several times a day; the playlists themselves are refreshed regularly.
Where can I read more about Zenith?
The brand profile on SwissWatchExperts covers history, collections, prices and how to recognise fakes: https://swisswatchexperts.com/swiss-watch-brands/zenith/
When was Zenith founded?
Zenith was founded in 1865 by Georges Favre-Jacot and is based in Le Locle.
How do I find out what my Zenith is worth?
Upload photos to the free estimate on SwissWatchExperts (https://swisswatchexperts.com/how-much-is-my-watch-worth/). For insurance or a sale you can also order a written appraisal.
