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Zen Love

Senior Editor

Zen Love joined WatchTime as Senior Editor in October 2024. With 10+ years in watch media, he’s worked with aBlogtoWatch, Gear Patrol, and Revolution.

Articles by Zen Love

Formex Takes Its Value Proposition Upscale with the Aria Integrated-Bracelet Watch - An elevated design with the specs to match
The Formex Aria takes the brand into new watchmaking and pricing territory with an slim integrated bracelet watch in full titanium with a Horage micro rotor movement.
4 minutes
May 29, 2026
Made in Japan: A Spotlight on Japanese Microbrands - Seven brands to know
Beyond Seiko, Citizen and Casio lies a growing scene of Japanese independents and microbrands. From vintage-inspired Kyoto classics to neon-tinged urban designs and quirky retro-digital pieces, these makers expand the meaning of “Made in Japan.”
6 minutes
May 28, 2026
Speed Instrument: A Close-Up on the Angelus Instrument de Vitesse “Silverstone” - The subtly sporty Instrument de Vitesse brings Angelus home to its mid-century roots
In this close-up from the magazine, we examine Angelus’s neo-vintage Instrument de Vitesse “Silverstone,” a minimalist monopusher chronograph that channels the brand’s mid-century heritage while redefining what a modern motorsport watch can be.
6 minutes
May 26, 2026
TAG Heuer Aquaracer Pro Solargraph: New Sizes and Upgrades With Cool Sculpted Bezels - Do you like '90s-nostalgic "rider tabs?" We do.
A new range of TAG Heuer Aquaracer Solargraph models introduce elevated aesthetics with a new case shape, three-dimensional bezels in solid 40mm cases — as well as a new size for tiny-watch fans.
4 minutes
May 25, 2026
The Graduate: A Close-Up on the Girard-Perregaux Laureato - The Girard-Perregaux Laureato has come of age
From its 1975 quartz debut to today’s 38-mm automatic, the Girard-Perregaux Laureato has matured into a confident player in the luxury sport watch arena. In this magazine close-up, we examine its origins, evolution and whether it truly earns its place among the genre’s modern benchmarks.
8 minutes
May 21, 2026
Hermès Takes the H08 into New Territory with the Squelette - "It's no round peg in a square hole"
With a new skeletonized movement designed especially for its case shape, the Squelette is a holistic and cohesive new vision for Hermès's H08.
4 minutes
May 4, 2026
5 Under-the-Radar Yet Memorable Releases from Watches and Wonders 2026 - The B-Sides
Buried beneath the hype and headlines, there are always some interesting or overlooked models worth discovering after the dust has settled. Here are some that stood out to us at Watches and Wonders 2026.
4 minutes
Apr 30, 2026
Panerai Expands the Luminor Collection with Retro-Inspired Novelties - Watches & Wonders 2026
Panerai introduced several new additions to its Luminor collection specifically referencing case architecture of a model from the 1950s. Our favorite, though, is one that almost looks like it's from decades ago thanks to a "burnished" case finish.
4 minutes
Apr 20, 2026
Is the Oris Star Edition the Best Retro Reissue of Watches & Wonders? - Watches and Wonders 2026
Oris's Star Edition highlights a pivotal moment in the brand's history but, more importantly, it's a hell of a good-looking vintage reissue.
4 minutes
Apr 17, 2026
Ulysse Nardin's Super Freak Is 'the Most Complicated Time-Only Watch Ever Created' - Watches and Wonders 2026
A quarter century after the groundbreaking watch that introduced silicon to the industry, Ulysse Nardin gets super freaky and complicated with its halo collection.
4 minutes
Apr 16, 2026