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Zenith Blue Ceramic 160th Anniversary Watches

We’ve said it before and we’ll keep saying it until we’re blue in the face – watchmaking brands love anniversaries, and 2025 will have a lot of them, including 160 years of watchmaking for Zenith. While 160 might not be the most celebrated number, that hasn’t stopped the brand from going all out. If you’ve been following its social media channels, you’ve probably guessed what the theme is: blue. For this special anniversary, Zenith has spruced up three of its core collections in a bold and vibrant blue ceramic. Introducing the Zenith Blue Ceramic Pilot’s Big Date Flyback 160th Anniversary, the Defy Skyline Chronograph 160th Anniversary, and the Chronomaster Sport 160th Anniversary – three bold pieces that I got to try out ahead of their release, and spoiler alert, I was heartbroken when I had to send them back.

While Zenith is no stranger to color, it does return to blue quite often. The brand’s name is inspired by the highest point in the night sky – a symbol of achievement and success – making the stars and terrestrial skies a recurring theme in its logo and color scheme. While this (as with most brands) is a romanticization and marketing ploy, it appeals to my tendencies as a space and watch fan, and Zenith has accomplished this masterfully. Deep, vivid, and powerful, the specific blue hue that is present in Zenith’s products, manufacturing, website, and social media is no small feat, which makes achieving it in ceramic no small feat.

For those unfamiliar with ceramic watchmaking, coloring is an extremely difficult task. Many colors burn out when the ceramic is fired. If any remain, the saturation or hue of the color is often different. Fortunately, coloring capabilities have come a long way. In this case, the result is three stunning blue ceramic watches with a variety of finishes and some of the comfort you’d expect to see in a luxury watch. First up is the Pilot.