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Knockoff Watches Wholesale Joins Jean-Frédéric Dufour and Roland Enderli to View ZENITH’s New Watches

Knockoff Watches Wholesale Managing Editor Seth Semilof with Zenith Global CEO Jean-Frédéric Dufour and Roland Enderli, Brand Director of ZENITH North America Knockoff Watches Wholesale had an opportunity to get a look at Zenith...

Knockoff Watches Wholesale Joins Jean-Frédéric Dufour and Roland Enderli to View ZENITH’s New Watches
Knockoff Watches Wholesale Managing Editor Seth Semilof with Zenith Global CEO Jean-Frédéric Dufour and Roland Enderli, Brand Director of ZENITH North America

Knockoff Watches Wholesale Managing Editor Seth Semilof with Zenith Global CEO Jean-Frédéric Dufour and Roland Enderli, Brand Director of ZENITH North America

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Knockoff Watches Wholesale Managing Editor Seth Semilof with Zenith Global CEO Jean-Frédéric Dufour and Roland Enderli, Brand Director of ZENITH North America Knockoff Watches Wholesale had an opportunity to get a look at Zenith...

 

Knockoff Watches Wholesale had an opportunity to get a look at Zenith Watches with Zenith Global CEO Jean-Frédéric Dufour along with Roland Enderli, Brand Director of ZENITH North America. For the week of January 21st to 25th, Zenith Watches rented out the prestigious Geneva Suite, at the Kempinski Hotel.

Kempinski Hotel Geneva Suite Dining room
Kempinski Hotel Geneva Suite Lounge Area

Before we get into the watches – we personally have never seen a hotel suite like this, as it was two stories, with 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, full dining room, fitness gym, pool, and 3 balconies. As we walked into the room, every country was present, from China, Russia, and Dubai.

We got the opportunity to look at some new models that will be launched at Basel World 2013. As we remember, last year at Basel World, the big highlight of the show was the launch of the Pilot collection. The watch was 57 1/2 mm, and was in very limited edition, producing only 500 unites. This year, they made the watch smaller, and produced several lines. These are the watches below, as we loved the Tourbillon, along with the Annual Calendar. These watches are more realistic to be worn, as they are 48mm, and wear very nicely on the wrist. We were able to look at three different models, ranging from a Tourbillon to a GMT.

Zenith Montre d´Aeronef Type 20 “Chronograph” Annual Calendar

The First Watch, was the Zenith Montre d´Aeronef Type 20 “Chronograph” Annual Calendar (48 mm).

Zenith Montre d´Aeronef Type 20 GMT

The Next Watch was the Zenith Montre d´Aeronef Type 20 GMT. (48mm).

Zenith Montre d´Aeronef Type 20 “Chronograph” Tourbillon

Then we got to look at our favorite, the Zenith Montre d´Aeronef Type 20 “Chronograph” Tourbillon (48 mm).

As we thought we were finished, Roland then brings out something very cool, with a favorite line of Zenith, the El Primero. The watch is black, very light, and is very sporty. We love it, and think it will become a huge hit.

El Primero

Then as we were leaving, we asked Roland if we can see another cool piece, the Zenith Academy Christophe Colomb Hurricane. This is not new, but is a special piece, and one of the best looking watches we feel on the market, if money is no object. We noticed a lot of excitement out of Zenith’s meeting today, as it seems like they have a lot of cool stuff coming on the market. Very sporty, and launching there popular Pilot line in a 48mm, we feel there is going to be a lot of buzz about these pieces at Basel. Plus, with a partnership with LVMH, we feel Zenith can be the next big brand on the watch scene.

Zenith Academy Christophe Colomb Hurricane
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Seth Semilof
Seth Semilof
Co-Founder COO · Knockoff Watches Wholesale
Seth Semilof co-founded Haute Living and, with business partner Kamal Hotchandani, launched Knockoff Watches Wholesale, the brands' luxury timepiece site, to educate buyers about the best watches in the world and to showcase the passion of collectors and the CEOs who lead the great maisons. His love of watches began early: a TAG Heuer at 13, an Omega at 16, and his first Rolex at 20. Through Knockoff Watches Wholesale he has been honored to visit the greatest watch manufactures in the world and meet the master watchmakers behind them. He has also personally featured private collections exclusive to Knockoff Watches Wholesale, taking readers inside the watch boxes of Kevin Hart, Carmelo Anthony, Tony Robbins and Swizz Beatz.
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