Reuters have reported that LVMH watch division head Jean-Claude Biver is stepping down from his operational responsibilities but staying on as non-executive president of the division and its brands Hublot, TAG Heuer, and Zenith. He has headed the division since… Read More ›
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ON THE WRIST : Zenith Defy Classic Skeleton
A couple of months ago, we introduced Zenith’s new 2018 Defy Classic. Coming in a 41mm-sized titanium case, it is available in two variants; one with a skeletonised dial, and one with a sunburst blue dial. Both models have applied… Read More ›
BASELWORLD 2018 : Zenith Classic Defy Automatic
After a movement-focused 2017 which saw Zenith launch the Defy El Primero 21 and the headline-grabbing Defy Lab with its new high frequency oscillator which found its way into a special ten piece limited edition, Baselworld 2018 has seen the… Read More ›
INDUSTRY NEWS : luxury watch e-commerce continues to expand in China
China’s second larget e-commerce platform, JD.com, has officially launched a new alliance with more than a dozen of its international watch brands, including new partner Chopard (which opened an online flagship store on JD.com in August), as well as Tag… Read More ›
INDUSTRY NEWS : Oris opens online store on Tmall
Oris is the latest watch brand to become a part of Tmall, an online e-commerce platform run by China’s Alibaba Group. They join Tag Heuer, Zenith, and Tissot, all hoping to reach Alibaba’s 500 million users. The Alibaba Group have… Read More ›
ZENITH : El Primero 36’000 VPH ‘Panda’ and ‘Reverse Panda’
Earlier this year Zenith launched two new El Primero 36’000 VPH chronographs with classic ‘panda’ (black-on-white) and ‘reverse panda’ (white-on-black) dials in black ceramicised aluminium cases. Both of these have finally arrived in Australia, and we had the opportunity to… Read More ›
AUCTION : Only Watch 2017
Saturday November 11, 2017 is the date, 1430 the time, and Geneva, the place. The 2017 edition of the Only Watch auction to raise money for research on Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy courtesy of a charity auction of unique timepieces has… Read More ›
BASELWORLD 2017 : Zenith Defy El Primero 21
The departure of Zenith CEO Mr Aldo Magada and the increased engagement of Jean-Claude Biver with the brand during this interim period has, not unexpectedly, lead to something surprising – the resurrection of the Defy name. Some of us still… Read More ›
ZENITH : Range Rover collaboration SE now in Australia
Launched at the Paris Motor Show in the latter part of 2016, the inaugural Zenith x Range Rover watch has finally arrived on Australian shores. I had the chance to take a look at it a couple of days ago,… Read More ›
BREAKING NEWS : CEO Aldo Magada to leave Zenith
In breaking news, CEO Aldo Magada is leaving his Zenith, with Jean-Claude Biver taking over the temporary helm. The press release is below. Horologium met Mr Magada during Baselworld 2016. To read our interview, click here.