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The story behind our Night Surfer – a Zenith Defy Classic Skeleton with five premieres and limited to 100 pieces
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The story behind our Night Surfer – a Zenith Defy Classic Skeleton with five premieres and limited to 100 pieces

When I say ‘our’ there in the title; ‘our’ Night Surfer, a nickname this watch adopted early on when the vertical gradient of the dial…
INTRODUCING: The Zenith Defy Classic Skeleton “Night Surfer” Time+Tide Edition
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INTRODUCING: The Zenith Defy Classic Skeleton “Night Surfer” Time+Tide Edition

SHOP NOW I was walking through Frankfurt airport yesterday, and saw the strangest thing. A hoodie in a shop that featured both Boss and Russell…
Announcing: The ZENITH X TIME+TIDE ‘NIGHT SURFER’ Limited Edition, dropping October 12. Register your interest now.
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Announcing: The ZENITH X TIME+TIDE ‘NIGHT SURFER’ Limited Edition, dropping October 12. Register your interest now.

Announcing: The ZENITH X TIME+TIDE ‘NIGHT SURFER’ Limited Edition, launching Tuesday 12th October at 2pm CET/ 11pm AEDT. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER YOUR INTEREST
Shades of blue: How Zenith conquered an entire colour by stealth
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Shades of blue: How Zenith conquered an entire colour by stealth

Things generally don’t work out too well when brands try to “own” a colour. Cadbury lost a five-year court battle to register their Dairy Milk…
INTERVIEW: DJ Carl Cox reveals why he made a watch with Zenith
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INTERVIEW: DJ Carl Cox reveals why he made a watch with Zenith

“I’ve always had a fascination with timepieces. As a DJ, back in the day, most of the records I bought didn’t have BPMs (beats per…
DON’T FEED THE HYPE: three alternatives to the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak
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DON’T FEED THE HYPE: three alternatives to the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak

While this series is called “Don’t Feed the Hype”, I am not saying these watches are all hype – they definitely offer aesthetics, finishes, craftsmanship,…
DON’T FEED THE HYPE: 3 alternatives to the Rolex Daytona
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DON’T FEED THE HYPE: 3 alternatives to the Rolex Daytona

Last week we began our “Don’t Feed the Hype” series and, based on your feedback, many of you are on board with this idea of…
VIDEO: The Zenith Chronomaster Original White is a faithful remake of a chronograph classic
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VIDEO: The Zenith Chronomaster Original White is a faithful remake of a chronograph classic

 It’s no secret that vintage reissues have taken centre stage for the last couple of years. No matter how innovative a brand may be, there’s…
HANDS-ON: The Zenith Chronomaster Original Collection offers vintage perfection on a 38mm dial
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HANDS-ON: The Zenith Chronomaster Original Collection offers vintage perfection on a 38mm dial

Zenith have a track record for having their fingers on the pulse of the watch world. In the ‘60s, they spent nearly the entire decade…
VIDEO: The Zenith Chronomaster Original Collection hits the sweet spot in three different forms
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VIDEO: The Zenith Chronomaster Original Collection hits the sweet spot in three different forms

In the 1960s, Zenith developed the El Primero to be the world’s first integrated automatic chronograph movement. Back then the world was crying out for…
VIDEO: 5 surprising things we learned about the Zenith Chronomaster Sport, including why there’s a wait list
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VIDEO: 5 surprising things we learned about the Zenith Chronomaster Sport, including why there’s a wait list

Nearly everything about the Zenith Chronomaster Sport has been surprising. “Game changer” is a phrase overused to a point of redundancy, but that’s what this…
Why this is the ideal brand partner for the Zenith DEFY Midnight
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Why this is the ideal brand partner for the Zenith DEFY Midnight

Watch brands always want you to write about their new ambassadors / friends of the brand. Whenever such opportunities are dangled, there’s a tacit understanding…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Nick Kenyon says farewell, a new Zenith collection and making Sydney’s lockdown bearable
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Nick Kenyon says farewell, a new Zenith collection and making Sydney’s lockdown bearable

After two of the most enjoyable years of my working life, today is my last day at Time+Tide. It’s a bittersweet feeling: bitter because of…
The new Zenith Chronomaster Original tastefully brings the beloved A386 up to speed
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The new Zenith Chronomaster Original tastefully brings the beloved A386 up to speed

This year, Zenith introduced the Chronomaster Sport, a killer 41mm chronograph that presented buyers with a more technically intriguing alternative to the popular Rolex Daytona.…
Announcing the ‘Pink Dial Project’ – an auction of pink prototypes in aid of breast cancer
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Announcing the ‘Pink Dial Project’ – an auction of pink prototypes in aid of breast cancer

The watch industry has always had a charitable streak, but never as conspicuously as it does today. Charity auctions have been a key part of…
Fancy a vintage Daytona or Calatrava? This watchmaker is selling his magnificent collection…
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Fancy a vintage Daytona or Calatrava? This watchmaker is selling his magnificent collection…

All too often we discuss watches as assets. Usually when we hear about people selling pieces from their collection it is part of an effort…
Beyond the rave: the Bulgari Aluminium Steve Aoki is the latest watch inspired by dance music alongside Zenith & Chanel
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Beyond the rave: the Bulgari Aluminium Steve Aoki is the latest watch inspired by dance music alongside Zenith & Chanel

Different professions have their own specific demands when it comes to the attributes of a watch. A professional diver, for example, needs a hydrogen-release valve,…
Why I bought a Zenith pocket watch that’s 106 years old
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Why I bought a Zenith pocket watch that’s 106 years old

One of the few worldly possessions of Mahatma Gandhi was his beloved Zenith alarm pocket watch that the social visionary used to make sure he…
INTRODUCING: The Zenith Chronomaster Sport Rose Gold brings warmth to a winning design
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INTRODUCING: The Zenith Chronomaster Sport Rose Gold brings warmth to a winning design

I still remember the morning that the Zenith brand manager for Australia stepped into the T+T HQ, excited to show us what he’d brought with…
Ice, ice baby: The best gem set watches from Watches & Wonders
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Ice, ice baby: The best gem set watches from Watches & Wonders

Gems, dazzle, diamonds and pizzazz. This year we have seen a delectable tableau of precious stones within, around, and pavèd on some of the flashiest…
The launch of Zenith Icons is a thrilling prospect for vintage fans
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The launch of Zenith Icons is a thrilling prospect for vintage fans

I’ve always had a soft spot for vintage Zenith ever since buying a 1950s dress watch from a woman in Rome. Nervous that I was…
#Kixntix: Pairing up the dazzling Zenith DEFY 21 Spectrum with a fresh blue Nike Air drop
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#Kixntix: Pairing up the dazzling Zenith DEFY 21 Spectrum with a fresh blue Nike Air drop

We’re BACK with the streetstyle-centric #kixntix, and what better way to celebrate some of the sharpest watches to come out of Watches & Wonders than…
Ready, set, GO! The top 5 sports watches of Watches & Wonders
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Ready, set, GO! The top 5 sports watches of Watches & Wonders

This is turning out to be a year of stark contrasts. While some manufacturers insist on microscopic adjustments to tried and trusted case sizes and…
Let’s be transparent: Tinted and clear sapphire dials are a trend in 2021
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Let’s be transparent: Tinted and clear sapphire dials are a trend in 2021

Sapphire crystal, the once exclusive, high-end material replacing scratch-prone acrylic and normal glass to protect our watch dials, is now widely available,and employed in some…
The top 5 chronographs of Watches & Wonders 2021
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The top 5 chronographs of Watches & Wonders 2021

Given the disruptive effects of the pandemic upon watch manufacturers, it’s understandable that some are now cagey about taking too many big risks. At this…
INTRODUCING: The Zenith Defy 21 Spectrum collection turns the volume up to 11
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INTRODUCING: The Zenith Defy 21 Spectrum collection turns the volume up to 11

You know the phrase “Business on the outside, party on the inside”? Well Zenith has flipped that with the new, very limited-edition Zenith Defy 21…
The top 5 Zenith watches of 2021, the brand’s best year in decades (already)
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The top 5 Zenith watches of 2021, the brand’s best year in decades (already)

To say Zenith are having a good year in 2021 would be a dramatic understatement. Somehow, a brand that is widely recognised as being great…
INTRODUCING: The new Zenith DEFY Extreme delivers three titanium-armoured sports watch contenders
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INTRODUCING: The new Zenith DEFY Extreme delivers three titanium-armoured sports watch contenders

Zenith threw a knockout punch only a few weeks ago with the new Chronomaster Sport, and our enthusiasm is quite apparent when reading Andrew McUtchen’s…
INTRODUCING: The Zenith DEFY 21 Ultrablue adds a touch of indigo to a high-tech tour de force
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INTRODUCING: The Zenith DEFY 21 Ultrablue adds a touch of indigo to a high-tech tour de force

Only two weeks ago we introduced you to the firework display of bedazzling colours in the DEFY 21 Felipe Pantone, which hypnotised us with small,…
INTRODUCING: The Zenith DEFY 21 Felipe Pantone is a psychedelic conversation starter
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INTRODUCING: The Zenith DEFY 21 Felipe Pantone is a psychedelic conversation starter

Zenith threw a knockout punch only a few weeks ago with the new Chronomaster Sport. But CEO Julien Tornare and his team are clearly on…
The Dial Artist is the man behind the customised CasiOak Galaxy – the hottest G-Shock on the planet
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The Dial Artist is the man behind the customised CasiOak Galaxy – the hottest G-Shock on the planet

It’s no secret that we’re big fans of the G-Shock CasiOoak and have become particularly intrigued by the modified versions. The CasiOak has quickly become…
From IWC to TAG Heuer – 10 of the best watches under 40mm from our buying guide (Part II)
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From IWC to TAG Heuer – 10 of the best watches under 40mm from our buying guide (Part II)

In the name of my fellow tiny wristers, or just those who prefer watches closer to classic proportions, I’ve assembled a list of 10 of…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: The Australian Open tennis watches, and spending some quality time with the Zenith Chronomaster Sport
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: The Australian Open tennis watches, and spending some quality time with the Zenith Chronomaster Sport

Despite the five day lockdown, when we were heading into this time last week, life in Melbourne is generally very good. The Australian Open has…
A month on the wrist with the Zenith Chronomaster Sport, the most hyped watch of 2021 so far
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A month on the wrist with the Zenith Chronomaster Sport, the most hyped watch of 2021 so far

Editor’s note: We thought that as a reader service, for the inevitable questions that will come, that we’d ask about current availability of the Zenith…
5 of the best new black watches, with lume tricks and colour pips
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5 of the best new black watches, with lume tricks and colour pips

Whether you are Darth Vader’s distant cousin or just enjoy the stealthy look of a ninja assassin, let us tempt you to the dark side.…
VIDEO: This Zenith Chronomaster Revival A385 “Cappuccino” is that rarest of things – a true one-off
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VIDEO: This Zenith Chronomaster Revival A385 “Cappuccino” is that rarest of things – a true one-off

I know its summer in Australia, but here in the United States it’s the bleak mid winter – so we really needed this heat from…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: The FWD is back in 2021 and so are heaps of new watches
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: The FWD is back in 2021 and so are heaps of new watches

Happy New Year (better late than never)! We’re nearly at the end of January, so hopefully any ill-advised resolutions to buy fewer watches have already…
IN-DEPTH: The new Zenith Chronomaster Sport has earned the right to take a trick from a rival
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IN-DEPTH: The new Zenith Chronomaster Sport has earned the right to take a trick from a rival

Ok, here’s a fact: The Rolex Daytona owes a debt to the Zenith El Primero. A modified version of the El Primero movement powered the…
HANDS-ON: The Zenith Chronomaster Revival A385 is the return of a sepia-toned legend
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HANDS-ON: The Zenith Chronomaster Revival A385 is the return of a sepia-toned legend

This morning a new generation of Omega Speedmaster Professionals were announced, but that was not the only legendary chronograph revival and rejuvenation introduced today. Zenith…
11 DAYS OF LONDONERS: The man we partnered with for our first watch releases, Sir George Bamford
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11 DAYS OF LONDONERS: The man we partnered with for our first watch releases, Sir George Bamford

George Bamford, founder of Bamford Watch Department and living proof that disrupting a traditional industry can bear new fruit for all and open it up…
8 of the best skeleton dials of 2020, from $340 to more than a million
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8 of the best skeleton dials of 2020, from $340 to more than a million

Skeleton dials are not necessarily everyone’s cup of tea, but the gearheads and engineers among us go crazy for the transparent aesthetic. They allow the…
11 DAYS OF LONDONERS: Day 2 – James Marks, International Watch Specialist at Phillips Gallery London
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11 DAYS OF LONDONERS: Day 2 – James Marks, International Watch Specialist at Phillips Gallery London

Editor’s note: A few months back, we announced that former Editor of GQ Australia, Mike Christensen, was to be our first European Editor. In this series,…
MICRO MONDAYS: A proper backstory to the Bamford Watch Department, the rebel modder that turned into a watch brand
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MICRO MONDAYS: A proper backstory to the Bamford Watch Department, the rebel modder that turned into a watch brand

Watch modification is now rampant throughout the watch community. From modded Seiko watches to blacked-out Rolex Milgauss pieces in Hollywood, a desire to personalise a…
RECOMMENDED READING: Watchspotting on MasterChef Australia Season 11, in India?
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RECOMMENDED READING: Watchspotting on MasterChef Australia Season 11, in India?

OK, this one is truly curious. For some utterly unknowable reason, MasterChef Australia, very much like cricket, is monstrously popular in India. It’s not that…
The Modifier’s Series – Bamford Watch Department, the big dog in the modding space
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The Modifier’s Series – Bamford Watch Department, the big dog in the modding space

When browsing through high-contrast, black-coated, neon-highlighted luxury watches, it shouldn’t be too long before the name Bamford crosses your path. The origin story of the…
Buying a “birth-year” watch for your kids is the excuse you need to beef up your collection
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Buying a “birth-year” watch for your kids is the excuse you need to beef up your collection

Why do we have children in the first place? To anchor our rudderless lives with a faint sense of meaning? To give and receive unconditional…
5 interesting watches you can bid on right now from the Revolution x The Rake Covid-19 Solidarity Auction, inc. one worn on screen by Ryan Reynolds
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5 interesting watches you can bid on right now from the Revolution x The Rake Covid-19 Solidarity Auction, inc. one worn on screen by Ryan Reynolds

Revolution and The Rake magazines have rallied together to put on a charity auction to support those impacted by Covid-19. Called the ‘Revolution x The…
IN-DEPTH: The Zenith Chronomaster El Primero 38mm
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IN-DEPTH: The Zenith Chronomaster El Primero 38mm

Just a few short weeks ago, Time+Tide had the distinct pleasure of globally unveiling the last of the 50th anniversary special edition Zenith El Primeros.…
The week the watch world changed
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The week the watch world changed

If you are the kind of person that thinks the watch media should “stay in [their] lane” when it comes to commenting on anything but…
Rent a Rolex Submariner now for $299 a month – will luxury watch rentals ever take off?
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Rent a Rolex Submariner now for $299 a month – will luxury watch rentals ever take off?

“Consumers have demonstrated an appetite to shift away from traditional ownership to newer ways in which to access product.”  That was the intro of the…
Purple reign, purple reign: Zenith Defy 21 Ultraviolet, a high-frequency colour for a high-frequency chrono
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Purple reign, purple reign: Zenith Defy 21 Ultraviolet, a high-frequency colour for a high-frequency chrono

Watch press releases are guilty of purple prose on a daily basis. But you can forgive Zenith a poetic, purple turn of phrase or two…