Zenith Elite Ultra Thin Ref. 18.2010.681/21.C493

Elegant Rose Gold Dress Watch | Automatic Movement | Black Sunray Dial | Small Seconds

Overview

The Zenith Elite Ultra Thin Ref. 18.2010.681/21.C493 represents the refined and understated side of Zenith watchmaking, combining a slim profile with precious-metal construction and a sophisticated dress-watch design.

Featuring a 40 mm 18K rose-gold case, a black sunray dial, and a black alligator leather strap, the watch offers a distinctive contrast between the warm tone of the case and the deep black dial. Its elegant proportions and 8.3 mm case thickness make it particularly suited to formal and everyday dress wear.

The dial features applied hour markers, dauphine-style hands, and a small seconds sub-dial positioned at 9 o’clock. At the heart of the watch is Zenith's automatic Elite 681 movement, designed specifically for slim mechanical watches and offering approximately 50 hours of power reserve.

Historical Context

The Zenith Elite movement family was introduced in the 1990s as a dedicated family of thin, in-house mechanical movements, complementing Zenith's better-known chronograph developments. The Elite 681 is part of this movement family and combines automatic winding with a compact architecture suitable for elegant dress watches.

The Elite Ultra Thin reference 18.2010.681/21.C493 was produced during the 2010s and belongs to Zenith's Heritage/Elite Ultra Thin line. Its design combines traditional dress-watch elements with Zenith's modern mechanical engineering, including a transparent caseback that allows the movement to be viewed.

Basic Information

Brand: Zenith
Model: Elite Ultra Thin
Reference number: 18.2010.681/21.C493

Movement: Automatic
Caliber: Zenith Elite 681

Power reserve: ~50 hours
Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
Jewels: 27

Case material: 18K Rose Gold
Case diameter: 40 mm
Case thickness: ~8.3 mm
Bezel material: 18K Rose Gold

Water resistance: 50 m (5 ATM)

Dial: Black Sunray
Dial numerals: Applied hour markers
Hands: Dauphine-style hands

Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds

Small seconds: 9 o’clock

Bracelet/strap: Black alligator leather strap
Clasp: Pin buckle
Clasp material: 18K Rose Gold

Crystal: Curved sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment
Caseback: Transparent exhibition caseback

Year of production: 2023

Condition: like new

Scope of delivery: Original Box, Orginal Papers

Gender: Men’s watch / Unisex