Zenith Watches Hosts Events in NYC to Honor Felix Baumgartner

Zenith CEO Jean-Frederic DuFour and Felix Baumgartner at Lavo NYCPhoto courtesy of Don Bowers/Getty Images. Right: Zenith Ambassador Felix Baumgartner with the Zenith Stratos Striking tenth Photo courtesy of Jerritt Clark

Zenith hosted a Supersonic Cocktail at Tourneau’s 510 Madison Avenue boutique in New York City on June 4 to honor Felix Baumgartner who on October 14, 2012 was the first man to break the speed of sound in a near space environment. Guests had the opportunity to meet-and-greet Felix, snap photos, and view Zenith’s full collection of timepieces. Also on display was the El Primero Stratos Flyback Striking 10th watch worn by Felix during his record-breaking Red Bull Stratos jump, making it the first watch to break the speed of sound on a human body. Immediately following, Zenith hosted a private dinner for the Austrian Skydiver at Lavo NYC.

About Zenith Watches Replica: Zenith Watches Replica; founded in 1865 by Georges-Favre Jacot in Le Locle, Switzerland, stands out in the industry as the most titled brand in terms of precision. The name, Zenith which refers to the highest point in the sky represents the level of excellence Zenith pursues in their hand craftsmanship. Zenith has been manufacturing their timepieces in the same facility for 147 years and by the 20th century; the pioneering spirit instilled by the founder had raised the brand to the rank of the three largest Swiss watch manufactures.

Since 1865, over 300 patents registered by Zenith have laid milestones as discoveries representing major breakthroughs in the progress of time measurement. Since 1969, Zenith manufactures the El Primero, considered the most legendary chronograph of all time. The Manufacture also has a complete collection of other exciting timepieces that accent the pioneer in you. In addition to El Primero, the collection includes Academy, Captain, Pilot and the timeless Heritage timepieces.