Major Breakthrough in Watchmaking with the Zenith Defy Lab

[@hueyh5637]

I applause Zenith for thinking outside of the escape wheel. Well done

[@watchestv-com]

😉

[@stelthtrekker9445]

This makes me appreciate the humble quartz movements even more.

[@mahamza86]

Super interesting. I saw this announcement on my Instagram and was shocked to see such a leap in an industry powered by tradition. Great report Marc. I expected nothing less than this amazing video from Watches TV.

[@watchestv-com]

Makes me and my team totally happy, thanks very much!

[@angrydachshund]

Hamza Khawaja - The Seiko spring drive called, it says welcome to the exciting future of watchmaking in 2008.

[@mahamza86]

angrydachshund That's a totally different technology. Respectable in it's own way.

[@ManishSahay]

It was about time Zenith got some recognition. Another chapter in the horological history. Great work, Zenith!

[@ross9581]

Well Zenith already had recognition with their El Primero movement...

[@IvoTrausch]

It's fascinating that, despite these being arcane and outdated machines for measuring time, there are still revolutionary new ideas like the Spring Drive and now this Defy Lab.

[@djz2308]

God bless Jean Claude for having the spirit of advancing the art of mechanical watchmaking. Also, well deserved exclusive for your channel!

[@mikewasowski1411]

And this is precisely why I think you have the best watch channel going. Well done sir.

[@watchestv-com]

Many thanks for this, highly appreciated!!!

[@ryanserritella5335]

Mind blown, Marc! First video I have seen by you and definitely won't best the last. And that movement... Simon + JCB + Zenith = the future of tradition... A lot of geniuses at work. No gimmicks - just unbelievable ingenuity.

[@watchestv-com]

Thanks so much and happy to have you on board!!! All the super best to you

[@benjouz]

Merci beaucoup pour la vidéo et le partage du savoir ! C'est de loin le report le plus complet sur le sujet ! Continuez !!!

[@watchestv-com]

Merci, ça nous fait très plaisir!!! Bien à vous

[@ernanijunior7963]

Really a historic moment. It's not every day when you see something actually ground-breaking and truly innovative. This new regulation mechanism is a marvelous human's ingenuity achievement. It reduces complexity, greatly improves accuracy, enhances power reserve, consumes less energy, even has a nice style! Congratulations to the team. I remember when Mr. Jean-Claude Biver said he had in his office a magical novelty. He was not joking.

[@georgeboaru5935]

I'm just glad to live in this century, to see this. Many thanks for this monumental report Mark.

[@watchestv-com]

Many thanks to you for this very nice comment and all the very best to you!

[@Phil7753]

its awesome to see that even after so many years of watchmaking theres still room for innovation such as this!

[@watchestv-com]

You're totally right and though many people think we've seen it all, well there are still plenty of things to be discovered and that's really encouraging!

[@deepak_nigwal]

This is amazing... 15 Hz, 70 hours reserve, bout 1000 G's of shock resistance, less components... what else a guy wants??? This is a true revolution in watchmaking mechanics in years. I wish I was a part of that project team, great work. And the video is amazing... I wonder how many patents they've filed so far with this...?

[@laupc82]

Thank you for giving us behind the scene for this revolutionary piece!

[@tim2468]

Marc your reports are the best on the planet! Hope that you are getting the credit and success you deserve.

[@watchestv-com]

Can't imagine how happy this makes me feel, thanks so much!!!

[@MrVooLe]

Great video! Zenith kicks ass! Still can't believe that it is such an underappreciated company in "mainstream" market.

[@watchestv-com]

will get there!

[@astrogen1960]

This type of innovative thinking, to me, is very inspirational. Many thank's to you for presenting it to us so well, Marc André.

[@wornandwound]

Great video! very informative!

[@wordonwatches]

Another stunning video! Thanks very much for sharing this! Paul

[@strobemachine]

Depuis le temps qu'on attendait cette présentation... J.C. Biver n'attendait que cela depuis des mois. Very good and complete report on a great technology!

[@onewatch7750]

This is an outstanding achievement! What another beautiful triumph of Western Science! I imagine that pretty soon -- say in 2 or 3 years -- such wondrous horological technology will be available to watch afficionados at an accessible cost. I definitely would love to acquire any watch with the new technology. MAD, I congratulate you for such an excellent presentation!

[@johncircle2224]

+One Watch Indeed a great triumph!

[@kendalltull9854]

Excellent video as usual. Zenith is going to knock it out of the park at Baselworld next year. I just hope that I can afford to pick up one of their next-generation watches with this technology!

[@watchestv-com]

I'm sure they will!!! All the best

[@johnnypk1963]

How much do u think they’ll cost?

[@dhybrow]

Wow, 15Hz? :O Amazing tech and amazing video/cover, Marc! Congrats! Keep it coming... :)

[@watchestv-com]

Count on us!!! Thanks and best to you.

[@stardust4711]

I was waiting the last couple of days for THIS video. Thanks. Good Job (as always) What a great movement. Mr . Biver pushes every Brand to the limit.

[@watchestv-com]

But must admit that Guy Semon and his team are the ones opening crazy new doors to watchmaking, but very true that JC Biver understands and has the vision to make it happen!

[@brucewilson5736]

stardust4711 I'm g to get

[@asunduko1]

I really enjoy your channel. But I didn't catch one reference at 6:37. You said "you know the famous Big Bang ......" And then something I couldn't make out and winked. What did you say ?

[@watchestv-com]

Sorry for late reply, the punt was that one of Mr Biver's big pride is the Big Bang watch that made Hublot so successful.

[@jmahizzle]

This is probably one of the most fascinating watch videos I've ever seen on your channel or anybody else's channel for that matter! Thank you and keep up the great work!

[@watchestv-com]

+Johnny Mah thanks so much, really happy you liked it!!!

[@SjengdeKameel]

I was heartbroken when I found out this was already 3 years old. But I agree; traditional watchmaking combined with new technology is pure magic. Compliant mechanical design, Topology optimisation and generative design Additive manufacturing. These will be key elements in future mechanical engineering and design, regardless of discipline.

[@alabrrmrbmmr]

I feel the same way but now it is 4 years old. I'm fascinated by compliant mechanics and here I thought, wow! A product! But is there? 4 years later, Zenith has not employed this movement in any new watches. Why? Sometimes I wonder if the theory of compliant mech has only very narrow practical use case. I mean, otherwise, we would have so many consumer products that use this material science. But we don't. And here we see what looks like an amazing implementation but 4 years later and it is completely forgotten.

[@gustavrsh]

It's probably too fragile to be used as a watch movement, or too expensive to make (hardly a problem when talking about luxury watches).

[@MainerInJapan]

A breakthrough from my favorite watch brand? Awesome! A video from you guys about it? Fantastic! Thank you for all you do!

[@watchestv-com]

Cool comment, thanks so much!!!

[@johncircle2224]

I am utterly amazed by this new technology! Fantastic!

[@rolandjentsch2003]

really a historical mark in watch making, thanks for this great video!!

[@felixarbable]

im so happy zenith is doing well, i can see there place in lelocle from my window and its great when a lelocle company does well

[@watchestv-com]

How cool is that, fantastic!!!

[@einundsiebenziger5488]

... their* place ...

[@mdiazc]

Just amazing!! J'ai vu l'interview avec Mr. Sémon et c'est vraiement incroyable, en plus, une jolie mini-histoire du développement de l'horlogerie, la mécanique et la science. So precious. Thanks for uploading.

[@watchestv-com]

Many many thanks!!

[@jthaneyphotographer]

WOW, just WOW !! So very cool. Merci beaucoup Marc André !!

[@watchestv-com]

Thanks so much, happy you like it!! All the very best to you

[@jjannon]

Great as usual. I look forward to each and every one of your videos.

[@watchestv-com]

Thanks so sincerely, makes us truly happy!! All the best to you

[@user-ud2ij7ro5c]

Mr. B is awesome! Thank you for the excellent report Marc. As always.

[@watchestv-com]

He's definitely quite special!! Thanks for the comment

[@melchizedekpsj]

My gosh. This changes everything...

[@watchestv-com]

It really opens a very serious new door for sure!!!

[@JTMarlin8]

@@watchestv-com Yes, VERY serious, fo sho

[@Wishwader]

Not just fascinating but a very professional quality video. Great stuff.

[@huss1205]

Such a lovely host and thanks for the video, awesome info and the presentation is super fun...

[@watchestv-com]

Very nice to hear this, thanks a lot and best to you!

[@koraypekericli]

Amazing! Great reporting as usual! Thanks

[@Moose-ez1oo]

Enfin une vraie nouveauté! Merci pour cette explication Bravo pour cette chaîne

[@watchestv-com]

Merci beaucoup, ça fait plaisir!!!

[@MrVoayer]

It seems that we are at the brink of a revolution in applying science and technology to traditional watchmaking !

[@watchestv-com]

Still plenty to explore!!!

[@itsalgud1459]

Fascinating video, Marc. I can’t wait to see the long term effects this has on the watch industry! Please keep us posted.

[@watchestv-com]

We're still waiting a bit, seems a bit more complicated to implement as originally thought, but they'll get there and we'll follow up for sure! Best to you

[@GiacomoTravaglione]

As Neil Armstrong would put it: "That's one small step for a brand, one giant leap for the watchmaking industry". As always you have presented us with the best report about this very intricate new technology in watchmaking. I had the pleasure to hear about it in early May at a Collectors Dinner with Mr. Biver and Anish, but it has exceeded my wildest expectations. This as you said will surely prolong the live of mechanical watchmaking and the possibilities within. Cheers from Olten, Giacomo

[@watchestv-com]

It sure opens a new door without closing the one of traditional watchmaking and this I think is interesting for watchmaking.

[@GiacomoTravaglione]

I couldn't have said it better!

[@JTMarlin8]

Yes, this is just like landing on the moon. Exactly the same. So groundbreaking because the accuracy of mechanical watches is the reason why people buy them.

[@williamcull]

Amazing. Well done!!!!

[@watchestv-com]

Thanks a lot and glad you liked it. All the best

[@Claus-L.Mueller]

It must be incredibly exiting to be an eye witness of such an historical development! 😮👍

[@watchestv-com]

You are absolutely right, indeed something very special!

[@BobFrostV]

Yes! more news! Thank you for bringing this to us. Can't wait for this release yet alone those other 2 mysteries you mentioned :)

[@AnimeVideoEditor]

Oh damn marc... I have a new colleague who worked for Zenith. Im so exited to tell him about this.. This is amazing!!

[@watchestv-com]

Cool and keep us posted!!

[@masqueman01]

mind blowing! It will be interesting to see what this team of geniuses comes up in the future too

[@watchestv-com]

You can count on them to come with some spectacular innovations!!! The level of excellence is just outstanding

[@alenrancic]

Hvala za video, sa uživanjem sam ga gledao. Samo napred i svaka čast.

[@billcosgrave6232]

Now this is what I would call a new caliber! So many of the so called new calibers coming out of the watch companies these days are not new at all. They are just minor variations on existing mechanical designs and do nothing new in terms of accuracy, efficiency, etc. This is truly an innovative mechanical movement design. It will be exciting to see it evolve.

[@watchestv-com]

This is indeed something very different, a new page of watchmaking!!!

[@Karsonbarnes11]

Awesome! Must have been an incredible experience!

[@laundry_room_sets]

Hats off to Biver...again, what better way to revive struggling Zenith

[@watchestv-com]

We wish them indeed all the very best

[@willfrank961]

I loughed out loud so many times. What a great video. Thank you!

[@watchestv-com]

Happy you did ;) best to you

[@is1dre]

Incredible! Great video - a true revolution, and I can't way to see the next steps.

[@bigjj1109]

Fantastic stuff "silicon valley meets the mountain" I love it! What 1789 is to history this new technology is to watchmaking!

[@joekeightley2287]

This is just the beginning for this technology. Very exciting! Wish I spoke French. Would love to hear the brilliant man behind this innovation. Mind stimulating STUFF! Thanks again

[@watchestv-com]

You're welcome and thanks for the comment!

[@matthiasjohannes4955]

This is awesome! Thank you for sharing this with us! Love this channel!!!

[@watchestv-com]

Thanks, we like this comment ;)

[@familyplannumbrer2424]

Thank you so much for sharing with us.There are still some inspiration for those who seek new ideas but they have exercised and put thru trial which innovation and persistent out of the box thinking can equal breakthroughs such as this Gentleman here.So cheers to you Sir! My ancestors on the onset of the industrial revolution were inspired to improve time keeping and it was then the challenge was accomplished.When inspired x challenged x persistence = success.keep up your good work The clock is no longer ticking its floating.Charles.E Huggins Jr

[@amintaslneto]

Exciting times in watchmaking! Even though accuracy is not what drives high horology collectors nowadays this is definitively an important milestone for Zenith and maybe for the whole industry moving forward. Looking forward to seeing how this technology will be evolving moving forward. Best

[@watchestv-com]

Thanks and yes, you're totally right, but it just shows that we haven't explored everything yet and that's cool!!

[@paulandsueroberts4121]

This looks like a pretty important step in horological terms......now I could say I understood every word you said Marc,but I would be lying.Thanks for this very interesting update.I must say it always pays to have friends in high places!

[@watchestv-com]

Haha, thanks a lot and happy you liked it nevertheless ;) Best to you

[@radarmusen]

This is so cool, it reminds me about mems technology, where springs are etched in silicone for gyros or accelerometer. Nice to see we still can think out of the box.

[@watchestv-com]

And you're absolutely right with your comment!

[@galja6889]

That was a fabulous video.!made fairly complicated concepts easy to understand.

[@isdatax1]

Great work as always.

[@scuba453]

"Silicon Valley meets the mountains" - Steve Jobs meets Heidi! LOL. You have an amazing way with words (and your not even a native speaker). Very impressive! It's always a pleasure listening to your presentations. Thank you.

[@watchestv-com]

Makes me very happy, thanks a lot!

[@mehmetpinarci1456]

That is lovely, these guys should come up with a movement every year.

[@watchestv-com]

Oh they will!!

[@warriordrum]

Thanks Marc for the more in depth view. Very informative. Wish I could have gotten one of the first runs.....they will be VERY valuable in just a few years.

[@watchestv-com]

Yes, I'm pretty convinced of this too. Best wishes to you and thanks for the comment.

[@robertosanchez4021]

what an interesting video... thanks as usual

[@gretek2781]

Great background story ! Thanks for showing us this New achivment ! 🙏🙏👍

[@watchestv-com]

Very welcome!

[@kennyhowell1537]

Very, Very good job on this video, Thank You for making it. Zenith has a rich horological history and has done so many amazing things over the years. I find this new development fascinating and I'm looking forward to seeing where it leads. CHEERS, Kenny

[@watchestv-com]

It really opens a new door, will indeed be very interesting to follow up on this!

[@johnlynch6478]

Amazing.As always you are the one when it comes to watches and information.

[@watchestv-com]

Very cool to hear this, thanks a lot!!!

[@davidhabib]

Super informative video. Thanks for another great video

[@alligatorpc]

WOW ! .. this beats even the Breguet's Transatlantique's 10hz..... which I thought it's crazy to achieve !!! Wondering if the low energy of the oscillator will limit the number of complications ? This is crazy! Thanks for the awesome video Mark !

[@watchestv-com]

Thanks and yes it will be ver interesting to follow up on this!!!

[@xitizen1]

Definitivamente es el mejor canal de relojería !!

[@watchestv-com]

Muchas muchas gracias!!!

[@jfrschnell]

WAIT.... Stop everything now. I was going to pay for one of these and there is no more... I thought the giant leaps in mechanical watchmaking were already done now. Just little things here and there and of course some eccentricities by some indie watchmakers (MB&F, Greubel, and you name it)... now this... really amazing. Waiting to see one of this in nature. really quite an extraordinary thing. Thanks for sharing it.

[@watchestv-com]

You are very welcome and don't worry there will be plenty coming on the market next year!

[@webagent90]

As always great video!

[@gaysilnaubert6734]

Bravo on a great breakthrough! Nice background on the relationship of watchmakers and engineers, it really seems an integral symbiosis for the development of new mechanisms and innovative movements. Looking forward to seeing more of this... and yes, the drones at the launch; lol!

[@fluidbpm]

Great video Marc. Lovely to see this! Saw you at Dubai watch week. Keep up the good work!

[@watchestv-com]

Thanks, happy you liked it! Did you see our latest vid? Quite some innovation there too! Best to you

[@timemachineeddie1146]

Amazing Tech. Thanks for sharing.

[@watchestv-com]

You're very welcome!

[@999NINE99]

Another great video. Thank you.

[@rarts2000]

Impressive, looking forward to own one of this

[@einundsiebenziger5488]

... one of these*.*

[@eddieeng9659]

Great work and very detailed explanation, very enjoyable! Thank you.

[@watchestv-com]

Very happy you liked it and all the super best to you!

[@TypeSly]

It just doesn't have the hand-made, time, effort and love of a handmade watch. It looks like a production watch, but if you're appreciating watches, only for their accuracy and power reserve, then this watch can be your cup of tea! :)

[@icegiant1000]

Great video, absolutely fascinating!

[@matthewkolodziej]

Amazing technology. Thank you for this detailed and clear explanation. I want this in an El Primero!

[@watchestv-com]

Thanks a lot, happy you appreciated it!

[@rafaellastracom6411]

Outstanding work.

[@valebliz]

Awesome video as always!

[@watchestv-com]

Happy you liked it ;)

[@davidv6091]

Wow, really interesting. Thank you for the outstanding video!

[@watchestv-com]

Very welcome!! Thanks a lot

[@nicolasemaldi1455]

Relly nice video. I have seen the presentation via facebook, but i still had to much questions. Your video has helped me a lot. This is the type of video I watch more than once. Great job, I knew you were going to give us an stunning report.

[@watchestv-com]

Cool, happy you liked it, quite something incredible!

[@FahadAlQallaf]

Great report as usual !!

[@mark10601]

Love this channel, another excellent video. Thanks !

[@watchestv-com]

Thanks so much!!!

[@lavoltare6307]

Luv you work Marc, best on the Net.

[@watchestv-com]

Very happy to hear this ;) thanks a lot!!!

[@TheRorymcloughlin]

Wow, well done, you explained this very well!

[@watchestv-com]

Thanks!

[@profmoriarty8072]

Goodbye Seiko. Hello Zenith! :-) Great report, Marc!

[@mrk131324]

Prof Moriarty Seiko Spring Drive is still the most precise movement. So stay with Seiko for the time being.

[@profmoriarty8072]

+Martin R. Krause I agree. I was being somewhat flippant. However, the Seiko Spring Drive is very complex and uses electromagtism, an IC and quartz -- all very intricate. What amazes me about this new technology is that it is purely mechanical, incredibly accurate and uses so few moving parts! Addendum: kzbin.info/www/bejne/emTWYaxnoqqYaqM (worth watching)

[@dimitripappas4534]

Of the partnership, which one manufactures the silicium oscillator ? From what I understand the machinery to make silicium watch components is very expensive and few companies make their own parts.

[@watchestv-com]

In this case they do this themselves and they have a pretty impressive outfit to do this!!! Hope to cover this hidden side of them soon!

[@galja6889]

Wonderful video . Enjoyed it greatly and this time understood it.Thank you very much for such a fantastic and educational video.

[@watchestv-com]

Thanks a lot, because this stuff is indeed rather complicated!!! Best to you

[@GadgetyMV]

Thanks for a great explanation!

[@ericcecil6817]

Thanks for the best and most detailed explanation of this development I have found. I actually get it now, as much as a layman can anyways.

[@watchestv-com]

Ah good, that makes me happy!!!

[@dariobmx]

super video Marc!!! I've a question: what material did they use for the case? It looks like stone.

[@watchestv-com]

This is called aerolith and is an aluminium composite much lighter than aluminium itself. Thanks for the comment and best to you

[@ehhy616]

What a great breakthrough for zenith, always admire the brand but too poor to get myself one😂 A little off topic but can I know what had happened to the Gerard genta brand, do they still sell under Bvglari ?

[@watchestv-com]

Yes it is, but gently dying off unfortunately...

[@ehhy616]

Thanks for the reply Sad to see such an iconic name in watchmaking going down

[@thesceptic1018]

Interesting and well presented. I wonder how they calibrate their own measurement system

[@GlobalOffense]

This seems like a phenomenal development. Would this allowed for watches to be thinner or a lighter?

[@watchestv-com]

Lighter for sure and thinner we'll see ;)