History of this legendary company began in 1865 when a young 22 year old watch maker Georges Favre-Jacot decided to found his manufacture in Le Lockle, Switzerland.
At first the manufacture was very small and specialized only on high quality and inexpensive pocket watches. Watches from Jacot's manufacture got great popularity with customers. The company grew rapidly and enjoyed fantastic success. In 19911 the manufacture got its name that is known to everyone who appreciates high quality watches - Zenith SA.
First wrist watch from Zenith SA saw the world in the beginning of World War II. The watch enjoyed incredible success and allowed the company to enter the list of the companies that win rewards at famous Swiss contests of watch manufacturers. On the whole watches from Zenith won more than 1500 rewards that made the company justly considered to be one of the best Swiss manufacturers.
The 1930-s were the witnesses of rapid development of civil aviation that required from watch makers maximum accuracy and reliability. Being famous for impeccable accuracy of the movements, Zenith began production of navigational instruments that then turned out to be very accurate instruments of the best quality like all other products from the famous company.
1969 was marked by the first integrated automatic chronograph El Primero that featured date indicator and consisted of 280 details.
In 1999 Zenith was purchased by one of the world's largest group companies Louis Vuitton Moen Hennesy.
In 2004 Zenith got Grand Prix de l’Horlogerie” in Geneva in nomination "The watch of the year".
In 2005 Zenith issued its first jewelry watch that was adorned with 230 impeccable diamonds. Also in 2005 Zenith creates highly complicated model Grande Class Traveler Repetition Minutes El Primero with chronograph, alarm clock, date indicator, minute repeater and many other features.
2006 was marked by new collection of luxurious men's sports watches Defy. Unusual design, revolutionary technology, unique style - all these characteristics make Defy watches great timepieces for brave and serious men who appreciate true quality.
Today Zenith is known all over the world as one of the best watch manufacturers whose watches look fantastically beautiful and stylish and never let their owners be late. The company has 17 branches in all parts of the world.
Those who value their time and those who appreciate true quality always choose Zenith - brand that has proven its superiority.