Founded in Le Locle in 1865 by the visionary watchmaker Georges Favre-Jacot, Zenith was quickly recognized for the precision of its chronometers. Desiring to create the most precise timepieces of his time and at the best price, he decided to group all the necessary trades in one and the same workshop. Since then, authenticity, daring and passion have guided Zenith in her desire to push the limits of excellence, precision and innovation. Zenith has left its mark on the history of aviation and space. Proud of its history, the Manufacture takes advantage of its rich past to better project itself into the future and fulfill its destiny. The flagship figure of Haute Horlogerie, the brand has no less than 1,565 awards or prizes and more than 50 mythical calibres. It is a sign of many innovations and remains inseparable from the El Primero chronograph caliber, the first chronograph equipped with a central rotor and the world's most precise mass-produced movement. The Zenith house today brings together more than 80 watchmaking professions under its roof.