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A subtle flight of fancy: Zenith’s revamped Pilot collection flies high
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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 Skyline Black Ceramic is a brawnier sequel to a modern classic
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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.
Zenith hulks out a new Chronomaster Sport with Aaron Rodgers
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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
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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
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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
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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.
7 of the best carbon fibre watches
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7 of the best carbon fibre watches

Carbon composite technology has come on a long way since its initial creation in the 1960s. It was originally implemented in aerospace manufacturing once British…
The Zenith DEFY 21 Chroma II is another high-tech taste of the rainbow
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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…
5 of the best bicompax chronographs of 2023
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5 of the best bicompax chronographs of 2023

There’s a particular charm that bicompax chronographs exude – the two opposing, symmetrical sub-dials giving the watch an unmistakeable charm. To a watch nerd like…
5 of the best green dials
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5 of the best green dials

A green dialled watch can be a welcome tonic from an endless parade of black and blue. A considered choice. A statement that says you’re…
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis wears the Zenith Defy Classic Skeleton “Night Surfer” Time+Tide Edition
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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…
5 of the best panda dial chronographs of 2023
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5 of the best panda dial chronographs of 2023

From iconic racing watches to auction darlings, panda dial chronographs hold a special place in the hearts of collectors all over the world. Little wonder…
The 5 best stealth watches of 2023
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The 5 best stealth watches of 2023

For some people, the blingier the better when it comes to their wristwear. If you’re a fan of flash, a bit of bright work in…
The 5 most underrated Zenith watches
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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…
How Zenith’s aviation heritage cemented their sky-high appeal
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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
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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…
The Zenith Defy Revival Shadow cuts a super-spy profile
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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,…
Zenith’s Defy Skyline Black Ceramic models cross over to the dark side of horology
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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…
HANDS-ON: The new Zenith Defy Skyline Skeleton is a superstar in their 2023 lineup
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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: The new Zenith Defy Revival A3691 & A3690 Boutique Edition
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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…
LVMH Watch Week: The Zenith Defy Extreme Glacier brings intrigue with a subtle pop
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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…
The three watches Zach wore most in 2022 – Rolex, Grand Seiko, Zenith
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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.…
The Immortals – The Zenith El Primero is the near-ideal chrono (for my tastes, anyway)
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The Immortals – The Zenith El Primero is the near-ideal chrono (for my tastes, anyway)

Editor’s note: The Immortals is a new series that delves into a watch that we believe deserves recognition as a bona fide modern classic. You’ll…
INTRODUCING: The Zenith Defy Extreme Double Tourbillon is high-tech AF
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INTRODUCING: The Zenith Defy Extreme Double Tourbillon is high-tech AF

Even though it’s one of the most involved complications in the industry, developments in expertise and technology have enabled many brands to experiment with the…
And one more thing… The last Zenith Defy Classics ever just dropped in collaboration with Fusalp
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And one more thing… The last Zenith Defy Classics ever just dropped in collaboration with Fusalp

I am by no means an avid skier. My first experience on the slopes was last year on a press trip with Hublot, my instructor…
Will Ferrell brings “rare baby Bengal tiger” and Zenith watch to Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon
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Will Ferrell brings “rare baby Bengal tiger” and Zenith watch to Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon

Comedy comes in many forms. Some stand-ups prefer one-liners, hot-takes on political and social issues, dating disasters, or embellished “true” stories. And then there are…
INTRODUCING: The Zenith Chronomaster Open Boutique Edition
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INTRODUCING: The Zenith Chronomaster Open Boutique Edition

The concept of the open heart dial is nothing new, but it’s not necessarily a popular one. For the last few decades, watch snobs have…
Zenith launches e-commerce in Australia – boutique editions available now online!
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Zenith launches e-commerce in Australia – boutique editions available now online!

One of the biggest gripes in the watch marketplace is accessibility. For example, when the MoonSwatch launched, and it was revealed it would only be…
Ten big watch beauties under $10k for those with large wrists
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Ten big watch beauties under $10k for those with large wrists

As Zach Blass stated in his recent article, size does truly matter. Yet in our cases, we represent opposite sides of the spectrum. Where Zach…
Zenith Defy Skyline joins Chronomaster Sport as a “waiting list” model
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Zenith Defy Skyline joins Chronomaster Sport as a “waiting list” model

It is kind of a shame that a barometer for the success of a watch reference is when it is not readily available to purchase…
INTRODUCING: The Zenith Defy Extreme E “Island X Prix” Edition
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INTRODUCING: The Zenith Defy Extreme E “Island X Prix” Edition

Across the Time+Tide team, I am probably the least tuned into the racing world. Fun fact: I do not even have a driver’s license. Shameful,…
Is this the strangest collaboration of 2022 so far? Zenith X Phillips X Kari Voutilainen
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Is this the strangest collaboration of 2022 so far? Zenith X Phillips X Kari Voutilainen

Precision chronometry is the ultimate test of any manufacture’s mettle. To win and set records at Observatory competitions not only results in a highly coveted…
Inclusivity, diversity and wristshots: Welcome to Complecto’s first meetup
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Inclusivity, diversity and wristshots: Welcome to Complecto’s first meetup

Over the previous months, I’ve introduced you to Jason and the Complecto community that he and his partner David (@davidp.nyc) have created. Through it, they…
MEET THE TEAM: Ricardo’s top five from Watches & Wonders
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MEET THE TEAM: Ricardo’s top five from Watches & Wonders

We’re a couple of weeks removed from Watches and Wonders and I’ve had enough time to recover from all the spicy salami and new watch…
Shock news: Zenith Defy Classic collection to be discontinued by end of 2022
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Shock news: Zenith Defy Classic collection to be discontinued by end of 2022

“Sometimes we have to make a tough decision,” Zenith CEO Julien Tornare tells Andrew in a bombshell revelation in this video. “We decided to stop…
VIDEO: Zenith doubles down on the Chronomaster Sport line
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VIDEO: Zenith doubles down on the Chronomaster Sport line

Last year, Zenith’s Head of Product, Romain Marietta admitted he was “shocked” by the runaway success of the Chronomaster Sport. “We knew it would be…
WATCHES & WONDERS – Zenith maintain their momentum with a bumper crop of new releases
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WATCHES & WONDERS – Zenith maintain their momentum with a bumper crop of new releases

Editor’s Note: Watches & Wonders is the biggest watch fair of the year, and, with nearly 40 brands presenting, there is a ton of ground…
WHO TO FOLLOW: @Laetitia_hirschy and the Watch Femme community she is helping to build
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WHO TO FOLLOW: @Laetitia_hirschy and the Watch Femme community she is helping to build

Watch brands aren’t always the best communicators. After creating what many would consider works of art for the wrist, there sometimes exists a disconnect. “Why…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Worn & Wound 10th anniversary party and zero gravity Zenith
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Worn & Wound 10th anniversary party and zero gravity Zenith

Hey there Time+Tide readers, This is Ricardo and I’m going to hijack Zach’s Friday Wind Down to broadcast this urgent message. WATCH MEETUPS ARE BACK…
The otherworldly watch collection of hip-hop super-producer Swizz Beatz
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The otherworldly watch collection of hip-hop super-producer Swizz Beatz

If a music artist is blessed with a talent to sing then a producer is blessed with a talent to maximise that ability. For me,…
Zenith x Revolution & The Rake strike back with an “Airweight” titanium take on the wildly popular “Cover Girl”
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Zenith x Revolution & The Rake strike back with an “Airweight” titanium take on the wildly popular “Cover Girl”

Zenith has been on a real hot-streak as of late, coming in strong for LVMH Watch Week with some very intriguing pieces such as the…
INTRODUCING: The Zenith Defy Midnight Borealis & Sunset (Live Pics)
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INTRODUCING: The Zenith Defy Midnight Borealis & Sunset (Live Pics)

Although fashion trends in the watch world tend to move a lot slower than trends in other industries, the current loop of obsessing over a…
HANDS-ON: The Zenith Defy 21 Chroma Limited Edition brings rainbow vibes to 2022
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HANDS-ON: The Zenith Defy 21 Chroma Limited Edition brings rainbow vibes to 2022

Unless you’ve been marooned on a desert island for the past several years, you’re probably all too aware of the rainbow colourway boom in the…
LVMH WATCH WEEK: Zenith 2022 novelties overview
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LVMH WATCH WEEK: Zenith 2022 novelties overview

Editor’s Note: We get that this LVMH Watch Week there is a ton of ground to cover, with four brands all releasing a range of novelties…
HANDS-ON: The Zenith Defy Skyline brings a 1/10th of a second counter to a time and date watch
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HANDS-ON: The Zenith Defy Skyline brings a 1/10th of a second counter to a time and date watch

Zenith is well-known for their mastery of hi-beat technology with calibres capable of measuring incredibly fine increments. When the Zenith Defy Revival A3642 was introduced…
VIDEO: Top watches of 2021 above $20k (Part 2)
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VIDEO: Top watches of 2021 above $20k (Part 2)

To finish off the list of our favourite 2021 releases by budget, we’re going beyond the notion of affordability, and even beyond attainability. Whether or…
INTRODUCING: The Zenith Defy Revival A3642 resurrects an octagonal design unlike any other
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INTRODUCING: The Zenith Defy Revival A3642 resurrects an octagonal design unlike any other

Who did it first? That is always a prominent question in watch design. When people begin to discuss the Zenith Defy, many people categorise it…
RECOMMENDED VIEWING: “The Watches We Wore The Most This Year”
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RECOMMENDED VIEWING: “The Watches We Wore The Most This Year”

If you want to get know what makes any given watch collector tick, then it is wise to get a sense of what is in…
INTRODUCING: The Zenith DEFY Zero-G and 21 Double Tourbillon are clear-cut winners in sapphire crystal
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INTRODUCING: The Zenith DEFY Zero-G and 21 Double Tourbillon are clear-cut winners in sapphire crystal

Sapphire crystal. Known for its durability and high transparency, it’s the number one choice for top watch brands around the world, providing a window for…
AFL superstar Buddy Franklin teams up with Zenith and what that means for the brand
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AFL superstar Buddy Franklin teams up with Zenith and what that means for the brand

Lance “Buddy” Franklin is a sporting giant in both the literal and metaphorical sense. Standing at 1.99m tall, the Sydney Swans forward is the seventh-greatest…
Audemars Piguet, FPJ, H. Moser & Cie, and Zenith achieve record breaking results at Only Watch 2021
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Audemars Piguet, FPJ, H. Moser & Cie, and Zenith achieve record breaking results at Only Watch 2021

Luxury watches can command exorbitant price tags at charity auctions and when piece uniques are on the table, the bidding wars inevitably heat up. We…
We asked Andrew six hard-hitting questions on his first six months with the Zenith Chronomaster Sport.
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We asked Andrew six hard-hitting questions on his first six months with the Zenith Chronomaster Sport.

During a shoot in that small window in between lockdowns in Melbourne, Andrew and I were discussing some of our favourite pieces we’d seen and…
Is the Zenith DEFY 21 Double Tourbillon Only Watch 2021 the most batshit crazy watch of the year?
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Is the Zenith DEFY 21 Double Tourbillon Only Watch 2021 the most batshit crazy watch of the year?

What’s been the most visually bonkers watch of the year? Possible contenders would have to include the Louis Vuitton Carpe Diem and the MB&F M.A.D.1…
HANDS-ON: The Zenith Defy Classic Skeleton “Night Surfer” Time+Tide Edition marks five firsts for the collection
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HANDS-ON: The Zenith Defy Classic Skeleton “Night Surfer” Time+Tide Edition marks five firsts for the collection

Collaborative limited-edition watches between brands and publishers are all the rage right now, their saturation within the marketplace creating some cynicism towards their value outside…
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…
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…
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…
Rolex, Patek, Tudor and TAG plus 34 other brands to show at Watches and Wonders in April
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Rolex, Patek, Tudor and TAG plus 34 other brands to show at Watches and Wonders in April

I will be perfectly honest, ever since starting to write about watches, my sincere wish has been to meet up with the Time+Tide team at…
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…
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: 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…