I hope Zenith pursues this concept

Hi,

I don't believe that the "black watch" aesthetic will be discarded entirely. While it seems that painted, anodized, or PVD coated "black" finishes have seen their novelty wear off in parallel with their factory finishes, I do feel that new developments in homogenous-color metallurgy and indelible ceramic cases will enable this look to endure for those who seek it.

Zenith has been experimenting with ceramics, Swatch has deployed it in several model lines, and many others have at least taken the plunge with ceramic bezels. As this technology matures, I expect to see Zenith expand its use. Hopefully, a dark "ceramic" look will become a standard option throughout the model lines on non-precious metal cases.

Delicate and superficial "black watch" coatings are an article of history, but I feel that the best is yet to come for fans of dark matte finishes.

Best,

Tim

Zenith Redmatic from Basel 2013

By: ifraher : March 19th, 2014-15:07

Hello, With Basel drawing closer I am posting this image I saved from last years event, it is essentially a Doublematic novelty with a DLC style finish and alternative colour markings, It is an unusual finish to an already uniquely styled watch. I always ...

Doublematic

By: Spellbound : March 19th, 2014-18:23

Yes, the Doublematic is a fantastic watch with a large number of useful complications in a tidy package at an attractive price point. Would you have gone for the DLC version over the stainless steel if they had released it? I have never been a fan of the ...

Eh, that's my pic I believe.

By: shing : March 19th, 2014-19:16

Zenith staff told me the Redmatic wasn't released.

I hope Zenith pursues this concept

By: Tim_M : March 19th, 2014-19:46

Totally agree

By: Spellbound : March 19th, 2014-20:41

Omega hit a home run with the Dark Side of the Moon. I would love to see a ceramic El Primero. Dean

Zenith´s black alchron

By: ramon74 : March 24th, 2014-14:33

Hi all, I´ve been looking to buy my first Zenith and, among the options I´ve considered is the Stratos Black Alchron. I´m looking at 90´s vintage pieces too but that is another story. Have to say I haven´t seen the Black Alchron in the metal yet. There is...

Alchron

By: Spellbound : March 24th, 2014-16:08

Hi Ramon, I totally agree with you here. Certainly on paper Alchron properties look promising. It scratches black and can be polished, and dampens magnetic fields, and is a light alloy, corrosion resistant. What more can one ask if wanting a black watch? ...

re: alchron

By: ramon74 : March 24th, 2014-17:56

Hi Dean, Thanks for the warm welcome here. It's very much appreciated. It's interesting to hear your impression on the black alchron weight. I thought it would feel much lighter than steel, considering it uses aluminium. I can remember the time when I hel...

alchron again

By: ramon74 : March 24th, 2014-17:56

It is not that light, lighter than steel, but marginal

By: Spellbound : March 24th, 2014-18:22

And I am not too sure it has anything to do with Aluminium. According to Marcus Hanke the components of this alloy are : •Zinc, Magnesium, Copper •Mangane, Zirconium, Silicium Titanium, Iron Do a quick search for alchron on this forum and you'll see a num...

not that light

By: ramon74 : March 24th, 2014-19:49

Yes, I understand. Perhaps the name alchron is misleading. Anyway it's a cool material even though it's not much lighter than stainless steel. From pictures I like it better than carbon fiber on a case. Thanks, Ramon