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To celebrate its 160th anniversary, Zenith pays tribute to its rich heritage with a timeless model powered by an exceptional movement. Named after the initials of Georges Favre-Jacot, the sleek, slender and elegant G.F.J. brings back to life the legendary Calibre 135, the most awarded movement from the golden age of observatory chronometer competitions.
Zenith took part in trials as early as 1897, and over the years, its movements have won a record 2,333 chronometry prizes, more than any other brand. Among these, a movement outshone all others, the legendary Calibre 135.
Today, the brand takes things a step further, resurrecting the Calibre 135 and bringing it into the 21st century. This new version uses the dimensions, the look and the architecture of its ancestor. It incorporates an offset centre wheel, creating space to accommodate the oversized balance wheel that improves both precision and stability.
This movement powers the new G.F.J. Housed in an elegant 39mm platinum round case, it features a stepped bezel and curved stepped lugs. Its thin profile and sculptural lines are graced by exceptional finishes with alternating brushed and polished surfaces.
Beneath the glass-box sapphire crystal, the G.F.J. is adorned with a a dial attired in blue: Zenith’s signature colour which, along with its star logo, symbolises the brand’s connection to the sky and its relentless search for precision. Its three-part construction creates a compelling sense of depth while meticulously crafted details add a sophisticated touch.
The outer ring features a “brick” guilloché pattern, faceted white gold hour-markers and a discreet minutes track composed of 40 hand-applied white gold beads. The central part is crafted from deep blue lapis lazuli, whose gold-colored pyrite flecks inevitably evoke a starry sky. Their natural texture makes each dial unique. Lastly, the 6 o’clock oversized subdial indicating the passing seconds is in mother-of-pearl.
This 160-piece limited edition comes with three interchangeable straps.
May 15, 2025