First introduced by Zenith in the spring of 2008, the world premiere
Tourbillon Zero-G movement featured a groundbreaking self-regulating
gyroscopic tourbillon carriage mounted on a cardan like a marine
chronometer. By guaranteeing a flat position of the regulating organ,
this gyroscopic carriage releases the mechanism from the effects of
gravity and thereby considerably enhances its accuracy.
The
zero gravity principle was thus in fact already at work in marine
chronometers, formerly regarded as the ultimate “portable” precision
instruments enabling ships to determine their position and thus
contributing to safe maritime voyages. Zenith began developing this
type of timepiece in the early 20th century and its historical models
of this type are still highly sought-after collector’s items. The brand
has consistently honed this expertise ever since as part of its ongoing
quest for precision, right down to the Zero-G movement embodying a
spectacular feat of traditional know-how, sophisticated miniaturisation
and cutting-edge technology.
In the new Academy Zero
Gravity Tourbillon model reaching the markets in autumn 2009, the
mechanical perfection of this revolutionary movement is matched by a
classically handsome Academy model belonging to the flagship Zenith
collection embodying the quintessence of the watchmaking spirit and
contemporary styling. Subtle aesthetic details such as the stepped
double-godrooned case, the sword-shaped hands, as well as the
barleycorn and wave guilloché dial patterns express unswerving
dedication to fine craftsmanship.
Subject: AMAZING Zenith! 
Fri Dec 11, 2009 2:52 pm
