ZENITH presents timepieces with partners

Famed for its legendary 1969 El Primero calibre enabling short-time measurements accurate to the nearest 1/10th of a second, Zenith, since its inception in 1865, has been guided by authenticity, daring and passion in pushing the boundaries of excellence, precision and innovation. Energised by newly reinforced ties with a proud tradition of dynamic, avant-garde thinking, Zenith is writing its future, and the future of Swiss watchmaking with new creations

ZENITH Defy Classic Range Rover Special Edition
For the past three years, ZENITH has been associated with Land Rover. In 2017 the creative partnership launched the Chronomaster El Primero Range Rover Velar, a model celebrating the iconic Range Rover name. A new vehicle deserved a new timepiece, and the next-generation Range Rover Evoque is paired with the latest ZENITH watch from the DEFY Classic collection: a chic and sporty timepiece honouring a landmark design.

The new Range Rover Evoque is designed to expertly blend city living with country escapism, building on the original’s enduring luxury appeal with a purposeful and precise evolution of its instantly recognisable silhouette. A reductive design approach focused on simplicity, the most compact Range Rover is a vision of modernity and timeless design placing Evoque back at the top of the segment.

The latest addition to the associated timepiece collection, the new DEFY Classic Range Rover, is distinguished by its characterful design. It offers an evolution of the modern and graphic interpretation of this line. Like the Range Rover Evoque, its beautifully proportioned 41mm case endows it with a resolutely unisex appeal.

Specially co-developed by design and technical engineering teams working in close harmony, this 200-piece limited edition of the DEFY Classic Range Rover is a combination of its own streamlined looks and certain unmistakable elements drawn from its automotive inspiration. These notably include colour themes evoking the UK-manufactured vehicle, such as the seconds hand and oscillating weight attired in Arctic Petrol (turquoise blue) inspired by the accents on Evoque’s steering wheel and seats.

The openworked dial of this sophisticated timepiece is inspired by the sculptural design of the wheel of the Evoque, while the quilted-patterned upholstery of the premium SUV is picked up in the ‘diamond’ motif gracing the rubber strap of its horological alter ego. Powered by a new Elite skeletonised movement, ZENITH’s first reinterpretation of its Defy Classic collection radiates a unique allure based on an inspired and powerful design.

ZENITH partners with MR PORTER and Bamford Watch Department to create limited-edition timepiece
MR PORTER, the award-winning online destination for men’s style, announced that it has partnered with Swiss fine-watch manufacturer Zenith and British watch customiser Bamford Watch Department in creating an exclusive 25-piece limited-edition watch, which is now available for sale.

George Bamford and his team worked alongside Zenith in the design of this watch, which was then entirely developed and produced in-house at Zenith’s Manufacture. Co-creating a project and product of this nature is a first for all three partners in this undertaking.

Based on the Zenith Heritage 146 model, the watch takes its cues from several of the brand’s historical design elements. These subtle touches include the tachymeter inspired by a 1971 El Primero, a red seconds hand, aesthetic reminders of a vintage chronograph case and centric sub-dial rings hark back to the old Zenith recorder tell-tales and motion detecting clock.

Its unique “Solar Blue” dial is framed by a 38mm stainless steel case, and fitted with a navy blue Alcantara strap featuring white stitching designed to complement the white dial markings. Combining all of these various touchpoints, Zenith, Bamford Watch Department, and MR PORTER have created a watch that is both familiar and yet altogether modern and new.

Each of these limited-edition watches will feature a special open case-back engraved and individually numbered one to 25.