Category: zenith

Introducing – Bamford x Black Badger Zenith El Primero Superconductor

London-based Bamford Watch Department, officially authorized to customize watches from brands like Tag Heuer, Zenith and Bvlgari, and Swedish industrial jewellery designer Black Badger have again teamed up for a futuristic Zenith El Primero limited edition. Following up on their limited TAG Heuer Carrera with a coffee dial (also together with Badgerworks), the focus has now shifted to the case. Both the design and materials are as unusual as it gets, using a blend of metals, acid and combined design prowess to create the Bamford Watch Department X Black Badger Zenith El Primero Superconductor.

4 years ago

Video – Reviewing the Zenith Chronomaster Revival A386 Manufacture Edition

No one can overlook the importance of the El Primero – both the movement and the watch – when it comes to chronographs. In 1969, the El Primero was one of the first automatic chronographs to be launched. And, in addition to that, the watch fitted with it, the Zenith A386, was very good looking. […]

4 years ago

Introducing – Zenith Defy 21 Ultraviolet (Live Pics & Price)

Beyond the classical black and silver, colours are trendier than ever in watchmaking. Blue, salmon or even green have been widely used by watch brands to dynamise their timepieces. One colour remains, however, rarely applied to horology: violet. Being the visible colour with the highest frequency (according to the concept of perceivable light), violet proved […]

4 years ago

Buying Guide – The Stealth Effect, with 5 Cool Full-Black Sports Watches

Black has a weird attraction. Black is timeless and classic. Black can be discreet or bold. And the watchmaking industry knows it as blacked-out watches are highly popular and widely available today, but not all models wear black as well as others. Today, we’ve listed some of the best recently launched black watches, versatile pieces […]

5 years ago

Buying Guide – 10 of the Most Stunning Chronograph Watches Launched in 2020

The chronograph, one of our favourite features and one of the most complex types of movement around, continues to be one of the most popular and practical complications. Chronographs can be started, stopped and reset to measure short (or longer) intervals of time. Over the years, these were adapted and rethought into specialized tools. Being […]

5 years ago

Hands-on – Does the New Zenith Elite Classic Live Up To its Predecessor?

The Elite Classic represents Zenith’s vision of the elegant dress watch. Being the less famous sibling of the El Primero movement, it was long overlooked. But earlier this year, the brand from Le Locle revealed its completely revamped take on the Elite. It was received with praise. As I happen to own the previous generation […]

5 years ago

Breaking News – LVMH Brands Bvlgari, Hublot, TAG Heuer & Zenith all Leave Baselworld

After the “bomb” that was dropped by Rolex, Tudor, Patek Philippe, Chopard and Chanel earlier this week, concerning their decision to leave Baselworld, there is no longer any doubt about the (low) relevance of Baselworld for major brands. Subsequently, we have just been told that all four LVMH Brands, those from the watch Division – […]

5 years ago

Hands-on – Zenith Defy El Primero 21 Land Rover Defender Edition

The natural affinity of cars and chronographs is a relationship that has long been exploited with countless sponsorships involving watch brands and fast cars/racing events. Zenith and the famous British manufacturer Land Rover hooked up in 2016 and since then a variety of watches have marked this alliance: the rugged yet understated El Primero Range […]

5 years ago