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Casually showing off with the Zenith Defy Skyline Chronograph (live pics)

Introducing

09.04.24

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Casually showing off with the Zenith Defy Skyline Chronograph (live pics)

The Zenith Defy Skyline Chronograph collection finally brings the El Primero into a casual yet playful setting.

Looking Back: The team’s favourite Watches & Wonders 2023 releases

Lists

27.03.24

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Looking Back: The team’s favourite Watches & Wonders 2023 releases

With Watches & Wonders Geneva 2024 only two weeks away, we wanted to look back at some of our favourites from last year.

Why is finding mechanical chronographs for small wrists so difficult?

Buying Guides

13.03.24

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Why is finding mechanical chronographs for small wrists so difficult?

We explain why finding smaller chronographs can be so difficult - and share some that are worth your attention.

Is the future of neo-vintage collecting luxury quartz?

Opinion

26.02.24

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Is the future of neo-vintage collecting luxury quartz?

D.C. speculates on the craze that'll follow integrated bracelets and Tiffany blue dials.

New releases from Cartier, Hamilton, H. Moser & Cie and more

Last Week in Watches

25.02.24

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New releases from Cartier, Hamilton, H. Moser & Cie and more

Hamilton's Dune watches stole the show this week, but there was plenty of heat elsewhere too.

Five watch trends Tom wants to see more of in 2024

Opinion

15.02.24

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Five watch trends Tom wants to see more of in 2024

With Watches & Wonders on the horizon, an avalanche of watch novelties are incoming. Here are five watch trends Tom wants to see in 2024.

New releases from Piaget, Urwerk, Grand Seiko and more

Last Week in Watches

11.02.24

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New releases from Piaget, Urwerk, Grand Seiko and more

Piaget brought back the OG Polo, Grand Seiko celebrated a milestone and Breitling teamed up with Victoria Beckham this week.

Zenith gets the edge on Rolex with their new Chronomaster Sport Titanium

Introducing

09.02.24

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Zenith gets the edge on Rolex with their new Chronomaster Sport Titanium

Ever dreamed of a titanium Daytona? Zenith have beaten Rolex to the punch with the Chronomaster Sport.

I bought a ceramic fashion watch so you don’t have to

Opinion

08.02.24

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I bought a ceramic fashion watch so you don’t have to

D.C. takes a bargain-basement ceramic Armani watch for a spin to see if he could actually live with a ceramic watch day-to-day.

New releases from Bulgari, Zenith, Hublot and more

Last Week in Watches

04.02.24

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New releases from Bulgari, Zenith, Hublot and more

LVMH Watch Week produced some heavy hitters - but they weren't the only show in town.

Zenith adds a moonphase to the Chronomaster Original and blings out the Sport

Introducing

30.01.24

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Zenith adds a moonphase to the Chronomaster Original and blings out the Sport

A "what if?" update to a legend, more green, and a classy, gem-set number.

New releases from Omega, Zenith, Breguet, (and Baltic, Furlan Marri, and Studio Underd0g) and more

Last Week in Watches

22.01.24

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New releases from Omega, Zenith, Breguet, (and Baltic, Furlan Marri, and Studio Underd0g) and more

Three T+T limited editions this week, plus a bevy of other cool releases from big brands.

Zenith keeps blue to themselves with the Pilot Collection Boutique Editions

Introducing

17.01.24

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Zenith keeps blue to themselves with the Pilot Collection Boutique Editions

Just before LVMH Watch Week, Zenith expands the new Pilot collection with two new models.

A subtle flight of fancy: Zenith’s revamped Pilot collection flies high

Hands On

12.12.23

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A subtle flight of fancy: Zenith’s revamped Pilot collection flies high

These modern pilot's watches nevertheless still pay homage to the history of flight and pilot’s watches with subtle touches.

The Zenith Defy Extreme Mirror is a high-tech love letter to chrome

Introducing

09.12.23

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The Zenith Defy Extreme Mirror is a high-tech love letter to chrome

The most advanced chronograph in the brand's line-up gets a fully reflective makeover.

Dubai Watch Week special – new releases from Zenith, Bulgari, MB&F and more

Last Week in Watches

19.11.23

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Dubai Watch Week special – new releases from Zenith, Bulgari, MB&F and more

Dubai Watch Week is currently underway, so for this edition of Last Week in Watches, we wanted to do something a little different.

The sequel is here – Zenith x Time+Tide Defy Skyline Skeleton Night Surfer El Primero

Hands On

15.11.23

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The sequel is here – Zenith x Time+Tide Defy Skyline Skeleton Night Surfer El Primero

Two years after the original, the sequel drops, with a fresh El Primero-derived movement.

The Zenith Defy Skyline Black Ceramic is a brawnier sequel to a modern classic

Video

07.11.23

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The Zenith Defy Skyline Black Ceramic is a brawnier sequel to a modern classic

If you're looking for a stealthy, IYKYK sports watch, there are few better options we can think of.

New releases from Breitling, JLC, Swatch and more

Last Week in Watches

05.11.23

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New releases from Breitling, JLC, Swatch and more

This week sees a superstar athlete's first signature watch with a major watch brand, an iconic Japanese artist being enamelled on the back of an…

Zenith hulks out a new Chronomaster Sport with Aaron Rodgers

Introducing

31.10.23

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Zenith hulks out a new Chronomaster Sport with Aaron Rodgers

Zenith teams up with NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers for their first-ever Chronomaster Sport Limited Edition.

Celebrating the second anniversary of our Zenith Defy Classic Skeleton Night Surfer Time+Tide Edition

Lists

26.10.23

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Celebrating the second anniversary of our Zenith Defy Classic Skeleton Night Surfer Time+Tide Edition

As one of our favourite collaborations to date, we look back at the stories of the Night Surfer.

This new steel Zenith Chronomaster Sport debuts a blue dial, but ditches the ceramic bezel

Introducing

14.10.23

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This new steel Zenith Chronomaster Sport debuts a blue dial, but ditches the ceramic bezel

This new Zenith Chronomaster Sport introduces a blue dial and steel bezel into the core stainless steel range for the first time.

The Zenith Defy Revival Shadow brings modern noir to a vintage design

Hands On

26.09.23

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The Zenith Defy Revival Shadow brings modern noir to a vintage design

The Zenith Defy Revival Shadow is the first of the collection to undergo a more modern makeover in microblasted titanium.

New releases from Nivada Grenchen, Norqain, Cartier and more

Last Week in Watches

24.09.23

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New releases from Nivada Grenchen, Norqain, Cartier and more

This week’s selection mainly includes many watches that are off the beaten path. The famous independent MB&F and the very popular Furlan Marri are just…

Introducing

21.09.23

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Zenith DEFY Extreme Carl Cox

Zenith teams up with legendary British club DJ and record producer Carl Cox on a second music-inspired signature edition, this time based on the bold…

5 of our favourite watches available via Sotheby’s x Bucherer Certified Pre-Owned

Lists

12.09.23

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5 of our favourite watches available via Sotheby’s x Bucherer Certified Pre-Owned

According to the Boston Consulting Group, pre-owned watch sales accounted for nearly one third of the total watch sales for the year – with pre-owned…

New releases from Zenith, Seiko, JLC and more

Last Week in Watches

10.09.23

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New releases from Zenith, Seiko, JLC and more

Even if you say you are not going to buy one of them, you were probably eagerly waiting for the new Swatch x Blancpain collaboration.…

New releases from Zenith, Vacheron Constantin, Mr Jones and more

Last Week in Watches

27.08.23

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New releases from Zenith, Vacheron Constantin, Mr Jones and more

With Geneva Watch Days inching ever closer, more and more watches are being presented. As always, we chose only ten, with some amazing releases being…

The Zenith DEFY 21 Chroma II is another high-tech taste of the rainbow

Introducing

22.08.23

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The Zenith DEFY 21 Chroma II is another high-tech taste of the rainbow

Zenith’s colourful limited edition from last year has returned, this time in black ceramic too The white variant now features a subtly different colour gradation…

Friday Wind Down

04.08.23

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: New Zenith Pilot pop-up exhibit coming to NYC from August 8 to September 10

At Watches & Wonders, Zenith overhauled their Pilot’s watch and debuted a new collection of Pilot Automatic and Pilot Big Date Flyback Chronograph watches. While…

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis wears the Zenith Defy Classic Skeleton “Night Surfer” Time+Tide Edition

Pop Culture

20.07.23

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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis wears the Zenith Defy Classic Skeleton “Night Surfer” Time+Tide Edition

Kyriakos Mitsotakis has enjoyed a great run of late. The Greek Prime Minister recently surged to a landslide victory in his country’s general election with…

8 of the best watches with a polarising 4:30 date window

Lists

22.06.23

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8 of the best watches with a polarising 4:30 date window

These days it seems like brands are increasingly opting to have 4:30 positioned date windows on their watches. Just earlier today we introduced yet another…

Lists

23.04.23

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The 5 most underrated Zenith watches

Though it would be difficult to call Zenith underrated these days, considering the success of their Chronomaster Sport line and the accompanying waitlists, some models…

D.C.’s top five releases from Watches & Wonders 2023

Lists

22.04.23

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D.C.’s top five releases from Watches & Wonders 2023

Now that the smoke has cleared, and I’ve had a moment to wrap my head around the enormity of Watches & Wonders 2023, I’ve nailed…

How Zenith’s aviation heritage cemented their sky-high appeal

Watch Education

16.04.23

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How Zenith’s aviation heritage cemented their sky-high appeal

Take a look at some of the most famous pilot’s watches of all time, and ask yourself what they’re missing. It won’t appear obvious at…

Flying high: Zenith redesigns their Pilot Automatic and Pilot Big Date Flyback

Introducing

09.04.23

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Flying high: Zenith redesigns their Pilot Automatic and Pilot Big Date Flyback

Zenith’s new Pilot collection sees a complete redesign of the case aesthetic. Lineup includes a 40mm time and date version, and a big date flyback…

Introducing

09.04.23

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The Zenith Defy Revival Shadow cuts a super-spy profile

Zenith introduces a striking new reinterpretation of the historic Defy Revival for Watches & Wonders 2023. An evolution of the vintage look of previous editions,…

Flight club: Fly first with these 5 upscale pilot’s chronographs

Lists

08.04.23

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Flight club: Fly first class with these 5 upscale pilot’s chronographs

During the golden age of air travel, all seats on a plane were pretty much first-class seats. At the dawn of intercontinental flight, travellers dressed…

Time+Tide’s ultimate Watches & Wonders 2023 release hub

Introducing

27.03.23

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Time+Tide’s ultimate Watches & Wonders 2023 release hub

Watches & Wonders is always a bit crazy, so we thought we’d summarise all the new releases thus far in one article. Easily navigate to…

Zenith’s Defy Skyline Black Ceramic models cross over to the dark side of horology

Introducing

27.03.23

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Zenith’s Defy Skyline Black Ceramic models cross over to the dark side of horology

The Skyline series gets two new models, decked out in sinister full black ceramic The Defy Skyline Skeleton Black Ceramic is a real contender among…

Lists

11.03.23

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Drive time: The 6 best watch and car brand collaborations

Watches have been inextricably linked with cars for the longest time, a symbiotic partnership that boomed once motor racing became a worldwide phenomenon. This prompted…

Everything you need to know about watch finishing

Watch Education

10.03.23

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Everything you need to know about watch finishing

Looking for a singular resource on all the watch finishing techniques you should ever be familiar with? Look no further, as we try to list…

Game time: Fly your team’s colours with these Super Bowl MVPs

Pop Culture

11.02.23

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Game time: Fly your team’s colours with these Super Bowl MVPs

We thought it’d be fun to showcase some team-adjacent watches to match your game day gear. Check out these Super Bowl MVPs.

It’s 5 o’clock somewhere: My ill-advised quest to pair beer with watches

Opinion

10.02.23

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It’s 5 o’clock somewhere: My ill-advised quest to pair beer with watches

They say necessity is the mother of invention. Well, this would be more a case of “idle hands are the devil’s playground”. There is absolutely…

Hands On

29.01.23

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HANDS-ON: The new Zenith Defy Skyline Skeleton is a superstar in their 2023 lineup

It’s been a good couple of years for Zenith (waiting lists and all), and they’re off to a blazing start for 2023 with the release…

Hands On

27.01.23

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HANDS-ON: The new Zenith Defy Revival A3691 & A3690 Boutique Edition

The idea of a re-edition within the watch market is nothing new. Many brands have woken up to the huge demand for revivals, recreations, or…

Friday Wind Down

13.01.23

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Recapping the releases of the week – Grand Seiko, Zenith, Hublot, TAG Heuer and Bulgari

While it may only be the second week of the new year, we already, in this past week alone, have a ton of new novelties…

LVMH Watch Week: The Zenith Defy Extreme Glacier brings intrigue with a subtle pop

Introducing

13.01.23

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LVMH Watch Week: The Zenith Defy Extreme Glacier brings intrigue with a subtle pop

LVMH Watch Week is back, and Zenith is bringing out the big guns to kick off 2023. And one of the biggest and boldest has…

LVMH Watch Week: Zenith expands their starry Defy Skyline universe with new skeleton and 36mm models

Introducing

11.01.23

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LVMH Watch Week: Zenith expands their starry Defy Skyline universe with new skeleton and 36mm models

The new Zenith Defy Skyline Skeleton replaces the recently discontinued Defy Classic Skeleton. The star-motif of the skeleton dial is now four-pointed instead of five-pointed. New…

Skiing is believing: Why a growing number of watch brands are hitting the slopes

Pop Culture

07.01.23

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Skiing is believing: Why a growing number of watch brands are hitting the slopes

Whether it’s golf, sailing, motor-racing or tennis, luxury watch brands love associating themselves with “premium sports” that reinforce their lofty image. And by “premium sports”,…

The three watches Zach wore most in 2022 – Rolex, Grand Seiko, Zenith

Lists

06.01.23

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The three watches Zach wore most in 2022 – Rolex, Grand Seiko, Zenith

This past year was quite a journey for my collection, with new additions and trades – as I am known for every now and again.…