Zenith Academy Georges Favre-Jacot 150th Anniversary Limited Edition
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 2015
Maker / issuer
ZenithThis Zenith Academy Georges Favre-Jacot was produced circa 2015 to celebrate the manufacture's 150th anniversary, issued as number 2 in a limited edition of 150 pieces.
Cased in 18k rose gold with a 45 mm diameter, the manual-wind chronometer incorporates a fusée-and-chain transmission linked to a high-frequency constant-force movement. Its silver eggshell-finished dial features a large upper aperture exposing the barrel and fusée mechanism secured by polished bridges. Additional indications include central time, an off-centered running seconds subdial, and a power reserve sector.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Hand-wound wristwatch
- Functions
- Power Reserve, Small Seconds, Constant Force Escapement
- Case number
- 2/150
- Case diameter
- 45 mm
- Case material
- 18k Rose Gold
- Movement type
- Manual
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Dial description
- Silver with Eggshell Finish, Large Aperture to View Fusee Chain
- Maker / attribution
- Zenith
Design
- Visible features
- • Large upper dial opening displaying the fusée and chain assembly supported by two steel bridges. • Blued central hands accompanied by matching blued subdial hands. • Small seconds counter positioned around 9 o'clock and a power reserve indicator located between 4 and 5 o'clock.
- Identity and Provenance
- This timepiece is an Academy Georges Favre-Jacot model produced to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Zenith. It is part of a limited edition of 150 pieces, with this specific example marked 2/150. The timepiece is associated with a circa 2015 production period. Included with the lot are Zenith-signed presentation materials, product literature, a warranty, and a certificate.
- Mechanism and Indications
- The watch is powered by a manual-wind movement featuring a fusée-and-chain transmission. The barrel is located at the 10 o'clock position of the dial, while the fusée and chain assembly are positioned between the 1 and 2 o'clock positions. Time is displayed via central hands, supplemented by a small seconds sub-dial at the 9 o'clock position and a power reserve indicator located between 4 and 5 o'clock.
- Case and Dial Construction
- The watch features an 18k rose gold case measuring 45 mm in diameter. The case exhibits visible signs of daily wear on the bezel, lugs, and case sides. An original Zenith-signed pin buckle is present, which shows surface scratches. The dial has a silver finish with an eggshell texture. A large aperture in the upper portion of the dial provides a view of the fusée-and-chain mechanism.
Identification
- Serial number
- 2/150
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
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- Research required: The displayed leather strap is noted as for display only and removed upon sale.