Zenith is celebrating the 90th anniversary of participation in BaselWorld

This year, the legendary watchmaker Zenith, a partner of the exhibition BaselWorld from its founding, has celebrated the 90th anniversary of its participation. In Basel, in the Von Bartha Garage art-gallery the 150 guests gathered to celebrate at the head of Felix Baumgartner and Jean-Frédéric Dufour.

Entrance to Zenith’s BaselWorld Conference
Entrance to Zenith’s BaselWorld Conference

During the conference, which was carried out by Annina Campell, the participants were given the opportunity to refresh the memories of the recent sporting and academic record set only person to break the sound barrier - Felix Baumgartner. In addition, the participants witnessed the handing the El Primero Stratos Flyback Striking 10 watch, in which Felix made his famous leap from the stratosphere.

Jean-Frédéric Dufour (right) and Felix Baumgartner (left) at the press conference Zenith during BaselWorld
Jean-Frédéric Dufour (right) and Felix Baumgartner (left) at the press conference Zenith during BaselWorld

Guests were also able to see the 20 models Montre d'Aéronef from the Pilot Zenith collection, which was dedicated on-board instruments specifically designed for aviation.

Jean-Frédéric Dufour (left) and Felix Baumgartner (right)
Jean-Frédéric Dufour (left) and Felix Baumgartner (right)

Felix Baumgartner handed the model Pilot Montre d'Aéronef Type 20 GMT, equipped with all the necessary features that are sure to come in handy even in the extreme situations.

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Swiss watchmaking Zenith was founded in 1865. Its creator young Swiss Georges Favre-Jacot. At age 22, he created the concept of watch factory. Ten years later, the factory Zenith employed more than 1000 employees. After the First World War the company was able to increase the production of its watches to two million units per year. During World War II, Zenith produced devices for military purposes. Opened new branches in Geneva, London, Paris, New York, Vienna and Moscow. In 1969, the company produces a model of El Primero - Automatic Chronograph, which today remains the most accurate chronogr…

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