| Manufacturer | Zenith |
| Caliber Number | Elite 681 |
| In-House? | Yes |
| Movement Type | Automatic, self-winding mechanical |
| Lignes | 11.5”’ |
| Diameter | 25.6mm |
| Height | 3.81mm |
| Jewel Count | 27 |
| Total Components | 128 parts |
| Beat Rate | 28,800 vph, 4 Hz |
| Lift Angle | Unconfirmed |
| Power Reserve | >50 hours (~55 hrs) |
| Rotor Style | Ball-bearing |
| Rotor Winding Direction | Bi-directional |
| Hand-Windable? | Yes |
| Anti-Shock Device | Kif |
| Hand Count | 3 |
| Functions | Central hours; central minutes; small seconds indicator at 9:00 |
| Hacking Seconds? | Yes |
| Finishing | Tungsten rotor, “Côtes de Genève” decorations |
| Country of Manufacture | Switzerland, Swiss made |
| Known Models | Zenith Elite 681 Ultra Thin, Zenith Pilot Type 20, Zenith Pilot Type 20 Ladies (Add your watch to the comments below…) |
The Zenith caliber Elite 681 is an ultra slim automatic movement that was introduced at Baselworld 2010.
Elite 681 VS 680:
There is a similar caliber Elite 680. The 680 has a calendar complication presented via a date window at 3:00, whereas the 681 being discussed on this page is a true no-date.
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