Zenith might be a little scarred from the failure of the Elite 6150. Given the high regard for the Cal. 135, I see wisdom in starting with with very limited production, and keeping people excited about what may be coming down the pipeline. Enthusiasts hav

In his comment to my thread dedicated to the Patek Philippe/Somazzi partnership , our dear Gordon aka GLau asked me how many retailers were able to have their signature on some Patek Philippe watches . Here's my answer : A / I have identified 58 retailers

Any among us may have admired a good backside (on any gender) now and then. Having a less-than-compelling one myself (trust me on this), I perhaps compensate by acquiring watches with interesting reverses. Mind you, I am no connoisseur of haute horlogerie

I greatly prefer the Zenith models from ~25 years ago rather than the modern ones; in fact, I have one purchased in 2002 that remains a favorite watch (photo below). I do enjoy looking at the Chronomaster Sport models in the current catalog, but there is

Before Thierry Nataf savaged the brand, the house had a great heritage, with solid manufacture movements and a recognizable design language. Why LVMH thought it needed another brand in the ostentatious Hublot style during the 2000s is beyond me, but after

I once owned both the El Primero HW with the black dial on the bracelet and the Elite Small Seconds with a white dial. These are photos I took from a Zenith book circa 2010.

To start the week 😎

Since 1969, the ZENITH DEFY collection has stood as a symbol of unwavering strength and precision. Nicknamed the “time safe” for its robust construction and ability to protect the movement like a vault, the DEFY quickly became a benchmark in durability. A

It's like the "Ivy League" of colleges. It doesn't mean MIT or Duke or whatever is second rate, just that these are particularly old, elite, and often compared for reasons of pride and historical rivalries. The "holy trinity" of Swiss watches is just that

Let’s play a game: You are offered both, they are about the same price. Which do you choose and why? Zenith Elite Rose Gold 40 mm -It sparkles -Lovely sunburst dial -no date GP 1966 White Gold 38 mm -More versatile color for daily wear -Better case size i