ZENITH, UNIQUE YELLOW GOLD 'ACADEMY CHRISTOPHE COLOMB', REF. 11.2210.8804S CASE...
CIRCA: 2015
CASE MATERIAL: Yellow gold
CASE DIAMETER: 45 mm.
DIAL: Skeletonized
MOVEMENT: Manual
FUNCTIONS: Regulating organ in gimbal suspension, power reserve indication
CLASP: Yellow gold Zenith double deployant clasp
BOX: Yes
PAPERS: Yes
WITH: International Warranty dated 2015 and presentation box
REMARK: Unique Piece
Lot Essay
The Zenith Academy Christophe Colomb is one of the manufacture’s most ambitious and visually spectacular creations, combining traditional decorative craftsmanship with an ingenious solution to the effects of gravity on mechanical timekeeping. Its imposing 45 mm. case is fitted with a dramatically domed sapphire crystal, increasing the overall thickness from 14.8 mm. to 21.8 mm. and providing the necessary space for its extraordinary three-dimensional movement architecture.
The dial is conceived as an open, cavernous structure, allowing the intricate mechanical components beneath to remain visible. Dominating the composition at 6 o’clock is Zenith’s remarkable Gravity Control module, housed within a large spherical sapphire structure extending above and below the case. Unlike a tourbillon, which continuously rotates the regulating organ, this gyroscopic mechanism is designed to maintain the escapement in a horizontal position regardless of the orientation of the watch on the wrist, thereby placing it in an optimal position for chronometric performance.
The concept draws inspiration from historical marine chronometers, whose movements were mounted on gimbals to remain horizontal despite the motion of a ship at sea. By adapting this centuries-old principle to a wristwatch, Zenith created a fascinating link between its historical pursuit of precision and the technical innovation of contemporary haute horlogerie.
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CIRCA: 2015
CASE MATERIAL: Yellow gold
CASE DIAMETER: 45 mm.
DIAL: Skeletonized
MOVEMENT: Manual
FUNCTIONS: Regulating organ in gimbal suspension, power reserve indication
CLASP: Yellow gold Zenith double deployant clasp
BOX: Yes
PAPERS: Yes
WITH: International Warranty dated 2015 and presentation box
REMARK: Unique Piece
Lot Essay
The Zenith Academy Christophe Colomb is one of the manufacture’s most ambitious and visually spectacular creations, combining traditional decorative craftsmanship with an ingenious solution to the effects of gravity on mechanical timekeeping. Its imposing 45 mm. case is fitted with a dramatically domed sapphire crystal, increasing the overall thickness from 14.8 mm. to 21.8 mm. and providing the necessary space for its extraordinary three-dimensional movement architecture.
The dial is conceived as an open, cavernous structure, allowing the intricate mechanical components beneath to remain visible. Dominating the composition at 6 o’clock is Zenith’s remarkable Gravity Control module, housed within a large spherical sapphire structure extending above and below the case. Unlike a tourbillon, which continuously rotates the regulating organ, this gyroscopic mechanism is designed to maintain the escapement in a horizontal position regardless of the orientation of the watch on the wrist, thereby placing it in an optimal position for chronometric performance.
The concept draws inspiration from historical marine chronometers, whose movements were mounted on gimbals to remain horizontal despite the motion of a ship at sea. By adapting this centuries-old principle to a wristwatch, Zenith created a fascinating link between its historical pursuit of precision and the technical innovation of contemporary haute horlogerie.
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