CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE SUISSE - ZENITH CELEBRATES THE RETURN OF A GRAND AUTOMOBILE TRADITION IN WESTERN SWITZERLAND
CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE SUISSE - ZENITH CELEBRATES THE RETURN OF A GRAND AUTOMOBILE TRADITION IN WESTERN SWITZERLAND
Zenith is the proud partner of the first Concours d’Elégance Suisse that will take place in the magnificent setting of the Château de Coppet on June 18th and 19th 2016. A chance for Switzerland to share its passion for classic cars through an event that aims to become one of the most important of its kind in Europe; and an opportunity for visitors to discover a prestigious universe that is gaining an ever increasing number of aficionados in Europe and around the world.
Technical excellence, a passion for timeless mechanisms and the emotional power of unique human adventures are all embedded in Zenith’s DNA. The Manufacture has long chosen to associate its name and its expertise with the world of classic cars that shares these same values grounded in authenticity.
“We are delighted to be participating in the first edition of the Concours dÉlégance Suisse, a weekend among friends and devotees of fine mechanical engineering showcased in cars and watches”, said Aldo Magada.
From 1924 to 1954, the quaysides of Geneva welcomed a prestigious concours d’élégance, a tradition that Mathias Doutreleau, creator of The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering (Monterey/USA, August) has decided to revive in the Geneva region.
The Concours d’Elégance Suisse will be staging a two-day showing of selected classic cars rarely glimpsed by the public. On this occasion, the “Future Classics” from 1970 to 1985 will be making their first appearance in an official concours d’élégance class.
An original exhibition of rare Haute Horlogerie timepieces by Zenith, a worthy ambassador of Swiss savoir-faire, will also be held during the two days of the Concours d’Élégance.
A LEGEND AMONG LEGENDS
Humming beneath the hood is a powerful and accurate engine: the El Primero 400B automatic chronograph calibre. Its fierce pace of 36,000 vibrations per hour, enabling tenth of a second display, along with its integrated column-wheel construction, hail from a legendary lineage: that of the world’s most precise series-made chronograph developed by Zenith in 1969. This 326-part movement wound by an oscillating weight adorned with a Côtes de Genève motif drives central hours and minutes, small seconds, chronograph and date functions, while delivering a more than 50-hour power reserve.
Water-resistant to 100 metres, the El Primero 36’000 VpH Classic watch circles the wrist of gentlemen drivers by means of a rubber-lined perforated chestnut brown calfskin strap, fitted with a steel triple folding clasp.
Schedule:
Saturday June 18th
9h - Tour d’Elégance RoadBook
12h - Lunch for participants in the Culinary Pavilion
14h - Preview of the Concours with restricted access for privileged guests
Sunday June 19th
The Concours will welcome visitors to the Château de Coppet from 10am to 4pm
Prize-giving ceremony including Best of Show award, from 2pm