Reviewing Zenith’s El Primero 410

Before I review the new Zenith El Primero 410 Triple Calendar, I think it’s only fair to mention Zenith is one of the brands that triggered my passion for watches, and the iconic El Primero, which debuted in 1969, remains my Achilles’ heal. Of course, this also means that I feel reserved whenever Zenith announces […]

By Arthur Touchot

Trend-spotting: Is Rose Gold Fading? (Part 1)

Rose gold watches, which began when watchmakers started mixing pure gold with copper, have dominated releases in the past decade. But all signs are pointing to the end of the rose gold trend, with the return of the classical yellow gold, and the introduction of the more restrained white gold alloy, one of the big […]

Breitling’s Aldo Magada to Replace Jean-Frédéric Dufour as Zenith CEO

Magada replaces the outgoing Dufour, who made news last month with his move to Rolex...

Taking Flight: Zenith’s New Pilot Montre d’Aéronef Type 20 Models

We've picked our favorites from amongst the manufacture's six new additions to its iconic Pilot's collection...

Rolex Confirms Zenith CEO Jean-Frédéric Dufour Headed to Rolex

The manufacture confirmed the news of the big move this morning...

The Most Beautiful Watches You Didn’t See at Baselworld: Zenith Academy Christophe Colomb Hurricane Grand Voyage Revolucións

These limited editions dedicated to South American revolutionaries Simón Bolívar, Che Guevara and Emiliano Zapata sold at a private dinner for $1.2 million...

Daily Wrist Shot: Zenith El Primero 410

In our new feature Daily Wrist Shot, we’re giving you a glimpse at what Haute Time’s Global Managing Editor Seth Semilof is wearing…

Baselworld: Saturday, March 29, 2014

Today at Baselworld we saw high jewelry watches, flyback chronos and a spectacular Westminster minute repeater, from brands including Bulgari, Zenith, Glashütte, Blancpain and de Grisogono. The Zenith Transparency Premiere Universe Legend Limitation (pictured above) is a 60mm pocket watch with a case that is carved out of sapphire crystal. It houses a historical movement, […]

Carmelo Anthony’s Haute Time Watch of the Day: Zenith Pilot Type 20 Grand Feu with Sapphire Case

Today’s Haute Time Watch of the Day is The Pilot Type 20 Grand Feu with Sapphire Case, a preview of the new pieces debuting at Baselworld 2014 from Zenith. A spin-off of the 60mm Zenith Type 20, this Grand Feu version in white gold is combined with a sapphire case sculpted from a block of […]

Zenith Watches Taps Russell Westbrook as Brand Ambassador

The Oklahoma City Thunder point guard has said he is honored to become part of the brand...

Zenith Watches to be Auctioned for Good Cause

A Pilot Big Date Special and an El Primero 36'000 VpH are being auctioned off by the Food Network's South Beach Wine & Food Festival...

Greg Simonian: Spotlight on Ceramic

The President of Westime brings us an in-depth look at this material, with timepieces from Audemars Piguet, Blancpain, Bulgari, Dior, Hublot and Zenith...

Haute Time Recaps Zenith 2014 Novelties Presentation in Geneva

The manufacture presented its creations at the Grand Hôtel Kempinski...

Hublot’s Jean-Claude Biver Tapped After Head of LVMH Watches and Jewelry Division Resigns

Biver will take responsibility for the luxury conglomerate's watch brands after a big shakeup from Paris this morning...

Haute Watch of the Week: Zenith Pilot Montre d’Aeronef Type 20 GMT 1903

As one of the original makers of pilot’s watches, Zenith dedicates some of its modern aviation timepieces to famous pilots. The new Type 20 GMT 1903 is a tribute to the Wright Brothers. It will be introduced in a limited edition of 1,903 pieces, in honor of the date that Wilbur and Orville Wright achieved […]

Close Up: Zenith El Primero 410

A tribute to the 1969 Primero 3019 PHF movement, later referenced as 410, this timepiece is a modern masterpiece...

Haute Watch of the Week: Zenith Pilot Montre d’Aéronef Type 20

Zenith celebrates its heritage as a maker of pilot’s watches this year, with several introductions in the Montre D’Aéronef (“onboard watch”) Type 20 collection. One of these, the new Pilot Montre d’Aéronef Type 20, is especially appealing for its combination of heritage and modern elements. It contains the El Primero 4054 B movement, distinguished by […]