Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, May 31, 2025
LOT 209
ZENITH, REF. 95.2260.4810/21.C759, ACADEMY GEORGES FAVRE JACOT, TITANIUM
HKD 70,000 - 170,000
EUR 8,000 - 19,500 / CHF 7,500 - 18,200 / USD 9,100 - 21,900
Sold: HKD 187,500
A fine, unworn, manual winding, titanium wristwatch with fusee and chain mechanism, power reserve indicator and carbon fiber splint.
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Case: 1 |
As new |
Movement: 1* |
As new Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |
Brand Zenith
Model Academy Georges Favre Jacot
Limited Edition 47/150
Reference 95.2260.4810/21.C759
Year sold in 2024
Bracelet Zenith titanium folding buckle
Diameter Ø 46mm.
Caliber El Primero 4810C
Signature dial, case and movement
Accessories Zenith fitted box, tag, warranty card dated 2024, COSC, instruction booklet
Notes
In 2014, Zenith celebrated its 150th anniversary, the manufacturer created a complicated fusée chain novelty to name after and pay tribute to its founder Georges Favre-Jacot.
The fusée chain mechanism is shown on the upper dial with the barrel between 10 and 11 o’clock and the fusée and chain located between 1 and 2 o’clock. This spectacular system is to regulate the force of the spring as it slows down. In short, technically, to serve accuracy by delivering consistent energy power.
This significant invention was first employed in the early mechanical clocks, then was found in pocket watches. Certainly, a challenge to house a fusée chain mechanism within the geometry of a watch. Amazingly, this unique invention contains 575 parts within the watch diameter of 46mm.
This gorgeous piece reveals the power reserve indicator between 3 o’clock to 5 o’clock, boasting constant force for every single beat from end to end. It is indeed an impressive true piece of horological mastery.
The fusée chain mechanism is shown on the upper dial with the barrel between 10 and 11 o’clock and the fusée and chain located between 1 and 2 o’clock. This spectacular system is to regulate the force of the spring as it slows down. In short, technically, to serve accuracy by delivering consistent energy power.
This significant invention was first employed in the early mechanical clocks, then was found in pocket watches. Certainly, a challenge to house a fusée chain mechanism within the geometry of a watch. Amazingly, this unique invention contains 575 parts within the watch diameter of 46mm.
This gorgeous piece reveals the power reserve indicator between 3 o’clock to 5 o’clock, boasting constant force for every single beat from end to end. It is indeed an impressive true piece of horological mastery.