On the occasion of the historic concert of The Rolling Stones in Cuba on March 25, Zenith has launched an exclusive watchZenith Rolling Stoneswithin the association that he has had with the British band since 2014 and that I was able to see for the first time at Baselworld 2016. Combining technical virtuosity with craftsmanship, this model from the Academy series that links watchmaking prowess with artistic crafts features a patented gyroscopic gravity control module and a high frequency of 36,000 vibrations/hour.
The dial of the Academy Christophe Colomb Tribute to The Rolling Stones model reveals the excellence of the artistic crafts of the Le Locle manufacture. The large 45 mm diameter rose gold case that theZenith Rolling StonesIt is topped by a domed sapphire crystal. On an enamelled background with the Union Jack, the famous Rolling Stones logo, “the tongue” – the red tongue and lips on a white background – created in 1970 by the artist John Pasche, floats above which runs the hand that indicates the power reserve of more than 50 hours. Hand-engraved, the Roman numerals mark the quarter hours off-center at 12 o'clock, while the small seconds hand appears at 9 o'clock. Very limited series of only five copies of which four seem to have a natural destiny, but where will the fifth go? With a price of €223,000 it will not be for any fan…
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ZENITH ROLLING STONES
MOTION
El Primero Movement 8804, Manual
16½«` caliber (diameter: 37 mm)
Thickness: 5.85mm
Components: 308
Components 2: Gyroscopic cage equipped with 171 components
Rubies: 45
Frequency: 36,000 beats/h (5 Hz)
Power reserve: Min. 50 hours
FUNCTIONS
Small seconds at 9 o'clock
Hours and minutes off-center at 12 o'clock
Self-regulating gravity control module at 6 hours
Power reserve indicator at 3 o'clock
CASE, DIAL AND NEEDLES
Material: Rose gold
Diameter: 45mm
Opening diameter: 38.60 mm
Thickness: 14.35 mm/21.40 mm (with domed sapphire crystal)
Crystal: Domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both sides
Caseback: Transparent sapphire crystal
Watertightness: 3 ATM
Dial: Enameled
Hour index: Gold, appliqués
Needles: Golden and faceted
STRAPS AND BUCKLES
Brown alligator leather strap covered with rubber protection
Rose gold triple folding buckle
Optional buckle
Reference: 18.2213.8804/55.C713
Limited edition of 5 pieces
Price: €223,000
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