A juxtaposition of retro-inspired and contemporary sensibilities best defines the enigmatic personality of a Zenith Elite watch. With the Ultra-Thin series, Zenith blends the vintage aesthetics of the Elite collection with elevated watchmaking to produce a highly covetable line that transcends time.

This Ref. 03.2010.681/01.C493 is unapologetically simple in its design featuring an elegant 40mm round-shaped case with slender lugs, a knurled crown, and a smooth bezel, all joining hands to create an ultra-thin profile. The dial is aesthetically constructed in a silver shade offering high readability. Everything on the dial is understated from the raised pyramid-shaped indexes to the clean and minimalist seconds register at 9 o’clock and the slim hands. But while the overall appeal is muted, its mechanism is augmented. We simply love how in order to create an ultra-thin watch, Zenith has not compromised a bit on the functionality. The Elite 681 calibre visible through the sapphire crystal exhibition case back is a workhorse with 27 jewels, an automatic winding system, a 28800 vph frequency, and 50 hours of power reserve.

At Second Movement, the pre-owned division of Ethos Watches, we adhere to a rigorous verification process where expert watchmakers carefully inspect every watch to certify its authenticity, ensuring it is not counterfeit. We also go to the maximum extent possible to ensure that the timepiece is not a stolen property and that all duties are paid. However, in the absence of any central database, a 100% verification is unlikely for any pre-owned entity in India. Nevertheless, we can still provide a provenance guarantee for watches purchased from Ethos.