The Russian figure skating duo met with them at the manufacture in Le Locle. The two ambassadors caused great excitement amongst the children at the local ice skating clubs, and then on the ice at the La Réserve hotel's "Winter Lodge", where a festive, sophisticated atmosphere was enjoyed until late in the evening.

It was on the values of accuracy and reliability, and the subtly different approach peculiar to haute horlogerie that the Zenith brand was founded 150 years ago. It was through a bold, performance-focused approach to figure skating that Tatiana Volosozhar and Maxim Trankov managed to achieve the same level of expertise that the manufacture's artisans have been pursuing since 1865. The collaboration between Zenith and the Russian skating champions is evidence of this. Both share the same vision for their daily goals: relishing a challenge, adventure and surpassing themselves. 

Two worlds; one meeting

The two ambassadors for Zenith also greatly enjoyed their visit to the manufacture in Le Locle, home of the finest traditional craftsmanship, where the artisans create the most exceptional timepieces. Here, the pair discovered a pioneering spirit instilled by the brand's founder, which has made it one of the top three watch manufactures to be active internationally since the beginning of the 20th century. 

Tatiana Volosozhar and Maxim Trankov then met the local Figure Skating clubs based in La Chaux-de-Fonds and Neuchâtel. To their delight, twenty children were able to have their photos taken with the Olympic champions and share their passion for skating, since no-one has a better insight into what it takes to reach the very highest level of the sport.

At the peak of pleasure

In the evening, the focus was on the magic of the mountains, with a mini skating show staged at the La Réserve hotel's "Winter Lodge". Zenith invited around fifty guests, including the brand's customers and Russian friends. After the show, the guests enjoyed cocktails and canapés to delight the most discerning of gourmets in what has become Geneva's Slavic hotspot, spending the evening in the company of Tatiana Volosozhar and Maxim Trankov.