The Gentleman Magazine Issue 12 | December 2018 | Page 9

The triangle marker and hand have both been changed to red.
Fitted with a special blue kudu-hide strap with white and red
stitching, the USA Edition puts on a modern spin on patriotism
and pays tribute to the nation and its soldiers.
Gary Corless, warrior support for Wounded Warrior Project
commented: “We’re extremely grateful for the support of
Zenith and their newest campaign, which enables us to address
the challenges warriors face head-on. Our warriors paid their
dues on the battlefield, and never pay a penny for our programs
and services.”
The latest in a series of legendary timepieces, the Pilot
Cronometro Tipo CP-2 USA Edition indeed offers the ultimate
tribute to a legion of brave men and women by celebrating
courage, sacrifice and commitment.
Zenith has launched its first limited-edition timepiece in
partnership with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). The
Manufacture is proud to be expressing its support by making
a donation to this charitable organization that honors and
empowers injured service members who bravely volunteered
to serve their nation on or after the events of September 11,
2001. The new Pilot Cronometro Tipo CP-2 USA Edition
watch will be sold nationwide in a limited run of 50 units.
This is particularly appropriate for a Manufacture reputed for
equipping various armed forces with models meeting their
demanding technical specifications in terms of reliability,
readability and robustness.
Veteran pilot’s watch
The ranks of Manufacture Zenith historically include models
that have made an indelible imprint on watchmaking, notably
including its iconic pilot’s watches. The original 1960s TIPO
CP-2 is often identified under that name. 'CP' stands for
cronometro da polso (wrist chronograph). TIPO CP-2
chronographs belong to the exclusive circle of legendary
chronographs that have earned the status of exceptional
timepieces in both military and horological history and are
now sought-after collector’s items. At Baselworld 2016, Zenith
presented its tribute to one of the most coveted military pieces,
the Heritage Cronometro Tipo CP-2, and is now paying a
fresh tribute simultaneously serving a concrete philanthropic
purpose.
ZENITH: The Future of Swiss Watchmaking
Since 1865, Zenith has been guided by authenticity, daring and
passion in pushing the boundaries of excellence, precision and
innovation. Soon after its founding in Le Locle by visionary
watchmaker Georges Favre-Jacot, Zenith gained recognition
for the precision of its chronometers, with which it has won
over 2,330 chronometry prizes in just over a century and a half
of existence: an absolute record. Famed for its legendary 1969
El Primero caliber enabling short-time measurements accurate
to the nearest 1/10th of a second, the Manufacture has since
developed over 600 movement variations. Today, Zenith offers
new and fascinating vistas in time measurement, including
1/100th of a second timing with the Defy El Primero 21; and a
whole new dimension in mechanical precision with the world’s
most accurate watch, the 21st century Defy Lab, winner of
the Innovation Prize in the 2017 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie
de Genève. Energized by newly reinforced ties with a proud
tradition of dynamic, avant-garde thinking, Zenith is writing
its future… and the future of Swiss watchmaking.
About Wounded Warrior Project
Since 2003, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) has been
meeting the growing needs of warriors, their families, and
caregivers – helping them achieve their highest ambition.
Learn more: http://newsroom.woundedwarriorproject.org/about-us.
Stars and stripes for the Pilot Cronometro Tipo CP-2 USA
Edition
Commenting on the partnership, Julien Tornare, CEO of
Zenith shared: “In recognition of Veteran’s Day, Zenith is
honored to partner with Wounded Warrior Project to launch
this very special limited-edition chronograph. We are happy
to support the important work that Wounded Warrior Project
is doing for the nation’s service members and their families
through this project. We could not think of a better way to
celebrate this moving annual commemoration.”
The 43mm case of the Pilot Cronometro Tipo CP-2 USA
Edition features a rotating bezel inspired by the US flag, a theme
picked up on the oscillating weight with its Côtes de Genève
motif. In addition, for the very first time, the watch features a
matte blue dial coordinated with a matching aluminum ring
inside the bezel.
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