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The RAF-C … paying homage to over 100 years of t

The RAF-C … paying homage to over 100 years of the RAF with its unique invasion striped dial. This timepiece even has a Spitfire joystick fire button as the crown. Just part of the detail you’ll find in this rare watch hand built down in the south coast, not far from the original Spitfire factory. #rarewatch #pilotlife #plot #warbird #ww2history #horology #wristwatch #southampton #spitfire #ww2 #raf #watchoftheday #watchcollector #caferacer

The S4 Blackout, one of our original Spitfire pilo

The S4 Blackout, one of our original Spitfire pilot watches made with Merlin engine metal form a WW2 warbird.

We sold out of these a few years back and only made 100.. we don’t even have one! So you find one elsewhere you better be quick.. #rarewatch

#britishengineering #spitfire #ww2history #warbird #zerowestwatches #zerowest #longitude #lancaster #battleofbritain #horology #emsworth #caferacer #motorsport #pilotwatch #watchesofinstagram

Sometimes choosing the right strap colour is harde

Sometimes choosing the right strap colour is harder than choosing the watch! Which colour would you choose to go with the S2 Spitfire? ...decisions, decisions.

#watchstrap #handmade #leathercraft #britishwatches #horology #zerowest #zerowestwatches #spitfire #caferacerstyle #motorsport #emsworth #longitude
#britishengineering

The S3 pilot watch based on a airspeed indicator f

The S3 pilot watch based on a airspeed indicator from a Mk1 Spitfire. This stunning pilot watch features a scaled down joystick fire button crown and is housed in a brushed polished stainless steel case engineered in the distinctive Zero West house style with dual sculptured lugs.

Each timepiece is hand built down on the south coast in small numbers just along from the original Spitfire factory in Southampton.

So if your looking for an alternative to a mass produced pilot watch the S3 from Zero West is right on target!

Photo curtsey of @crsison_photo

#britishengineering #britishwatches #spitfire #ww2 #supermarine #supermarinespitfire #southampton #rarewatch #watchoftheday #pilotwatch #zerowestwatches #ablogtowatch #timeandtidewatches #wornandwound #redbar #watchesofinstagram #warbird #look #lancaster

The S3 pilot watch based on a airspeed indicator f

The S3 pilot watch based on a airspeed indicator from a Mk1 Spitfire. This stunning pilot watch features a scaled down joystick fire button crown and is housed in a brushed polished stainless steel case engineered in the distinctive Zero West house style with dual sculptured lugs.

Each timepiece is hand built down on the south coast in small numbers just along from the original Spitfire factory in Southampton.

So if your looking for an alternative to a mass produced pilot watch the S3 from Zero West is right on target!

Photo curtsey of @crsison_photo

#britishengineering #britishwatches #spitfire #ww2 #supermarine #supermarinespitfire #southampton #rarewatch #watchoftheday #pilotwatch #zerowestwatches #ablogtowatch #timeandtidewatches #wornandwound #redbar #watchesofinstagram #warbird #look #lancaster

The S3 pilot watch based on a airspeed indicator f

The S3 pilot watch based on a airspeed indicator from a Mk1 Spitfire. This stunning pilot watch features a scaled down joystick fire button crown and is housed in a brushed polished stainless steel case engineered in the distinctive Zero West house style with dual sculptured lugs.

Each timepiece is hand built down on the south coast in small numbers just along from the original Spitfire factory in Southampton.

So if your looking for an alternative to a mass produced pilot watch the S3 from Zero West is right on target!

Photo curtsey of @crsison_photo

#britishengineering #britishwatches #spitfire #ww2 #supermarine #supermarinespitfire #southampton #rarewatch #watchoftheday #pilotwatch #zerowestwatches #ablogtowatch #timeandtidewatches #wornandwound #redbar #watchesofinstagram #warbird #look #lancaster

The S3 pilot watch based on a airspeed indicator f

The S3 pilot watch based on a airspeed indicator from a Mk1 Spitfire. This stunning pilot watch features a scaled down joystick fire button crown and is housed in a brushed polished stainless steel case engineered in the distinctive Zero West house style with dual sculptured lugs.

Each timepiece is hand built down on the south coast in small numbers just along from the original Spitfire factory in Southampton.

So if your looking for an alternative to a mass produced pilot watch the S3 from Zero West is right on target!

Photo curtsey of @edhillphoto

#britishengineering #britishwatches #spitfire #ww2 #supermarine #supermarinespitfire #southampton #rarewatch #watchoftheday #pilotwatch #zerowestwatches #ablogtowatch #timeandtidewatches #wornandwound #redbar #watchesofinstagram #warbird #look #lancaster

The original S4 was a unique tribute to British av

The original S4 was a unique tribute to British aviation, inspired by the Spitfire’s airspeed indicator and crafted with precision, but what sets this timepiece apart is the recast Merlin engine metal displayed in the watchback—an authentic piece of history from the legendary engine that powered the Spitfire during WWII.

More than just a watch, the S4 Spitfire embodies a legacy of engineering excellence and aviation heritage…. True history on the wrist as we like to say at Zero West.

#ZeroWestWatches #S4Spitfire #AviationHistory #MerlinEngine #CollectorsEdition #PrecisionEngineering #BritishCraftsmanship #warbird #ww2history #spitfire #hurricane #lancaster #mosquito #watchdesign #horology #watchaddict #watchmania

At @q_branch_zw the R&D wing of Zero West, we’ve

At @q_branch_zw the R&D wing of Zero West, we’ve been putting our new 3D printer through its paces, making some prototype watch parts but also some other cool stuff.

Here are a couple of large scale Roll-Royce Merlin engines for display. Printed from around 56 separate parts. What do you think?. Proper man cave goodies 😍

#ZeroWestWatches #spitfire #warbird #merlin #britishwatches #emsworth #wristwatch #horology #3dprinting #mancave #ww2history #lancaster #mosquito #hurricane #watchesofinstagram #watchaddict #modelmaking

Rolling with the FS-1 today in the sunshine… obv

Rolling with the FS-1 today in the sunshine… obviously not in the UK! #timeout #zerowestwatches #britishwatches #timetravel #flyingscotsman #locomotive #horology #britishengineering #timepiece #wristwatch #watchaddict #watchmania #emsworth #kingscross #spitfire #rarewatch

The FS-2 Flying Scotsman commemorates 100 years of

The FS-2 Flying Scotsman commemorates 100 years of this iconic locomotive. This beautiful timepiece is made with Flying Scotsman metal a project that was only made possible with our collaboration through the National Railway Museum part of the Science Museum Group who approached us last year.

Flying Scotsman is the most famous steam locomotive in the world and the first to haul the regular scheduled, non-stop service from Kings Cross London to Edinburgh and also the first to achieve an authenticated 100mph. A legendary symbol of design and engineering it’s a locomotive that evokes nostalgia for the romance of a bygone era of steam travel.

The FS-2 pays tribute to this through our 41mm watch case design that follows the successful house style of our 44mm range.

Flying the flag for British engineering, the FS-2 Flying Scotsman timepiece from Zero West - True history on the wrist as we like to say.

#FlyingScotsman100 #sciencemuseum #nationalrailwaymuseum #zerowestwatches #newwatch #newwatchalert #watchesandwonder #britishengineering #spitfire #caferacer #trainspotting #kingscross #locomotive #railway #railways #flyingscotsman #watchesofinstagram #watchaddict #wristwatch #watchcollector #watchoftheday #dresswatch #longitude @francis_bourgeois43 @crsison_photo #hornby #watchoftheday #watch #watchcollecting #watchaddict #dresswatch

Rolling with the CR-2 Cafe Racer, unfortunately it

Rolling with the CR-2 Cafe Racer, unfortunately it’s sold out but can’t help posting pics of the stunning exhibition watch back with custom rotor. #britishengineering #caferacerstyle #norton #caferacer #zerowestwatches #horology #watchoftheday #emsworth #triumphmotorcycles #ww2 #motorsport #spitfire #watchdesign

Q-Branch, the R&D wing of Zero West Watches, has b

Q-Branch, the R&D wing of Zero West Watches, has been at it again! Tinkering with light and magic to create this cool ‘Lume Box’.

Made from laser-cut plywood and sprayed in midnight black, this great display cube incorporates a removable back, allowing easy access to change over watch models. But the real magic happens with a flick of a switch.

The ultraviolet ring light around the viewing porthole charges the X1 Super-LumiNova used on our dials and hands to give the brightest glow in low light conditions. It’s one of the many design attributes our timepieces feature, and now we will be able to demonstrate this glow through this custom ‘Lume Box’ when customers visit... It’s just one of the many creative Q-Branch projects we’ve been working on.

Always flying the ZW 🇬🇧

#lume #lumeshot #qbranch #zerowestwatches #britishengineering #horology #watchdesign #emsworth #mosquito #warbird #watchoftheday #timepiece #watchaddict #watchcollector #watch #longitude #caferace #motorsport #watchesofinstagram #engineering #design #chronograph

Last Saturday saw a fantastic watch gathering at Z

Honouring the Hawker Hurricane: The Unsung Hero of

Honouring the Hawker Hurricane:
The Unsung Hero of WW2

At Zero West, we champion the unsung heroes of British engineering, and the Hawker Hurricane is a prime example. Often overshadowed by the Spitfire, the Hurricane was the workhorse of the RAF during the Battle of Britain, responsible for 60% of the RAF’s air victories.

Designed by Sydney Camm, the Hurricane’s robust construction and straightforward design made it a reliable and resilient aircraft, easily repairable even in the heat of battle. Its powerful Rolls-Royce Merlin engine and heavy armament made it a formidable foe, crucial in defending Britain’s skies.

From the deserts of North Africa to the jungles of Burma, the Hurricane proved its versatility and durability, much like our commitment to creating resilient and reliable timepieces. Each watch we craft is a tribute to the ingenuity and dedication embodied by British engineering and there is no better example of this than the Zero West H2 Hurricane, featuring metal rare from a Battle of Britain plane… true history on the wrist as we like to say.

#WW2Aircraft #HawkerHurricane #BattleOfBritain #BritishEngineering #ZeroWestWatches #pilotwatch #ww2history #watchoftheday #watchaddict #watchmania #spitfire #hurricane #lancaster #wristwatch #watchesofinstagram #caferacerstyle #emsworth #raf #pilotlife #pilotlifestyle #pilot

Zero West Brand Ambassador @riccardoraccuia – Mo

One of the most popular watches we have ever produ

One of the most popular watches we have ever produced was the DB-2 Lancaster Chronograph. Featuring metal form ED825, one of the 19 Dambuster that flew on the historic mission. True history on the wrist as we like to say at Zero West #britishengineering

Good friend of the brand Piotr, looking forward to

Wrist time with the DB-1 pilot watch at the recent

Wrist time with the DB-1 pilot watch at the recent #riat2024 … the perfect combination #showtime

For the last few years we’ve had a secret depart

For the last few years we’ve had a secret department working in the shadows!… It’s been a whisper, a rumour within the watch industry. To a select few outsiders it’s been codenamed the secret squirrel club, to those at Zero West it’s known as Q-Branch. Home to the R&D wing of our watch business, here you will find eclectic minds of engineers on a mission to push the boundaries of time and fun. Stay tuned to social media for updates as we open up on all he cool projects we are working on. But in the meantime we invite you to follow our new dpt on Instagram @Q_branch_zw … #flyingtheflag

#zerowestwatches #qbranchzw #qbranch #secretsquirrel #emsworth #britishwatches #britishengineering #wristwatch #watchesofinstagram

One of the most sought-after watches we have engin

One of the most sought-after watches we have engineered is the CR-2 Cafe Racer Chronograph. This striking timepiece took its styling from the Manx Norton, an icon of the Café Racer movement born out of the Isle of Man TT scene.

With keen bike enthusiasts of the post-war 1950s emulating their racing heroes, the TT street racing subculture spilled onto British streets. Stock road bikes of the day were individually modified into hybrid machines. They were engineered to be low on comfort, high on style, and quick… very quick! The CR-2, with its tank stripe-inspired dial and drilled-out hands, is the perfect nod to petrol heads who appreciate that custom engineering era. #caferacer #caferacerstyle #britishwatches #zerowestwatches #watchcollector #watchoftheday #longitude #norton #triumph #motogp #spitfire #ww2history #emsworth #chronograph #watch #britishengineering #watchaddict #watchesofinstagram 🇬🇧

Introducing the new M1 Mosquito timepiece, paying

Introducing the new M1 Mosquito timepiece, paying homage to Operation Jericho, a low-level daylight raid by the RAF on Amiens Prison, 18th February 1944. This unique watch features rare Merlin crank shaft from Mosquito HX909 that flew on this famous mission, a true testament to the brave pilots and British engineering.

Operation Jericho was a top Secret mission, codenamed Ramrod 564, and would rely on precision bombing to blow the high prison walls and free 120 French resistance patriots due to be executed. The plan aimed to breach the high walls in two places, destroy the guardhouse and blow the prison at both ends. To succeed the operation would need three things: pilots skilled in low-level daylight bombing, aircraft designed for speed and manoeuvrability, and perfect timing!

For the full story check link n bio..
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#mosquito #newwatch #newwatchalert #zerowestwatches #britishwatches #ww2 #ww2history #pilotlife #operationjericho #dday #spitfire #hurricane #lancaster #warbirds #warbirdsofinstagram #wristwatch #watchesoﬁnstagram #pilots #pilot #caferacerstyle #caferacer #watchaddict #watchcollector

Busy day in the studio filming, would show you the

Busy day in the studio filming, would show you the best photos but that would spoil the surprise! It was full on with everyone coming together to make the magic happen. Big shout out to Matt Dunkinson for brining a bit of Hollywood to the studio… Lights Camera Action!… watch this space... #mosquito #mosquitowatch #horology #watchdesign #britishengineering #youtube #zerowestwatches #ww2history #writewatch #aviation #spitfire #lancaster #hurricane #watchesofinstagram #watchcollector #watchaddict #pilotlife @britishwatchmakers

On February 18, 1944, Operation Jericho unfolded a

On February 18, 1944, Operation Jericho unfolded as a breathtakingly bold Allied air raid during World War II, targeting the formidable walls of Amiens Prison in German-occupied France. The mission’s daring objective was to liberate resistance fighters and political prisoners facing imminent execution by the Gestapo. Executed with remarkable precision, de Havilland Mosquito aircraft from the RAF’s 2nd Tactical Air Force, supported by Hawker Typhoon fighters, braved treacherous weather and the risk of heavy collateral damage. Their bombs breached the prison walls and obliterated the guards’ quarters, allowing 258 of the 832 inmates to escape, although some were tragically recaptured or killed during their flight to freedom.

The audacity and execution of Operation Jericho continue to spark debate among historians. It showcased the RAF’s unparalleled prowess in low-level bombing and significantly bolstered the morale of the French Resistance. However, the operation’s underlying intelligence and necessity remain contentious, with doubts about whether the Gestapo genuinely planned to execute the prisoners imminently. Adding to the intrigue, there is speculation that the raid served as a strategic decoy, intended to divert German attention and resources ahead of the impending Normandy landings. Regardless of its primary intent, Operation Jericho stands as a powerful testament to Allied resolve, the skillful execution by the RAF, and the legendary impact of the Mosquito bomber

The new M1 Mosquito timepiece from Zero West commemorates this historic operation and the brave pilots who flew the mission. Like our DB1 Dambuster watches these timepieces feature rare metal from their respective planes and in this case the Mosquito HX909.

For the full story check link in bio.

#ww2 #frenchresistance #mosquito #spitfire #hurricane #lancaster #britishwatches #horology #ww2history #caferacer #caferacerstyle #watchesofinstagram #watch #wristwatch #watchoftheday #watchcollector #watchaddict #longitude #warbirds #warbirdsofinstagram #aviationhistory

Introducing the new M1 Mosquito timepiece, paying

Introducing the new M1 Mosquito timepiece, paying homage to Operation Jericho, a low-level daylight raid by the RAF on Amiens Prison, 18th February 1944. This unique watch features rare Merlin crank shaft from Mosquito HX909 that flew on this famous mission, a true testament to the brave pilots and British engineering.

Operation Jericho was a top Secret mission, codenamed Ramrod 564, and would rely on precision bombing to blow the high prison walls and free 120 French resistance patriots due to be executed. The plan aimed to breach the high walls in two places, destroy the guardhouse and blow the prison at both ends. To succeed the operation would need three things: pilots skilled in low-level daylight bombing, aircraft designed for speed and manoeuvrability, and perfect timing!

For the full story check link n bio..
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#mosquito #newwatch #newwatchalert #zerowestwatches #britishwatches #ww2 #ww2history #pilotlife #operationjericho #dday #spitfire #hurricane #lancaster #warbirds #warbirdsofinstagram #wristwatch #watchesoﬁnstagram #pilots #pilot #caferacerstyle #caferacer #watchaddict #watchcollector

Many thanks to everyone who got in touch and order

What a week it has been at Zero West HQ with the p

What a week it has been at Zero West HQ with the proud launch of our new M1 Mosquito timepiece, paying homage to Operation Jericho, a low-level daylight raid by the RAF on Amiens Prison, 18th February 1944. This unique watch features rare Merlin crank shaft from Mosquito HX909 that flew on this famous mission, a true testament to the brave pilots and British engineering.

Operation Jericho was a top Secret, the mission, codenamed Ramrod 564, would rely on precision bombing to blow the high prison walls and free 120 French resistance patriots due to be executed. The mission was urgent, the executions were imminent. RAF Second Tactical Air Force (2TAF) under Air Vice Marshall Basil Embry were tasked with creating a plan in just 8 days. His plan aimed to breach the high walls in two places, destroy the guardhouse and blow the prison at both ends. To succeed the operation would need three things: pilots skilled in low-level daylight bombing, aircraft designed for speed and manoeuvrability, and an exceptional leader.

The de Havilland Mosquito DH.98 FB Mk VI was the plane of choice. A fighter-bomber, fast, light and proven for surprise intruder strike attacks. The mission leader was Group Captain ‘Pick’ Pickard DSO DFC. A national hero, who at just 28 years old had received the DSO three times. Greatly experienced, he had a reputation for being composed under fire. He would lead the pilots of 140 Wing. Carefully chosen, they comprised of Mosquitos flown by New Zealand, Australian and British personnel from 487 Squadron (RNZAF), 464 Squadron (RAAF) and 21 Squadron (RAF). ...For the full story check link in bio

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#mosquito #newwatch #newwatchalert #zerowestwatches #britishwatches #ww2 #ww2history #pilotlife #operationjericho #dday #spitfire #hurricane #lancaster #warbirds #warbirdsofinstagram #wristwatch #watchesoﬁnstagram #pilots #pilot @britishwatchmakers @scottishwatches @oracletime @wornandwound @watchprolive @fratellowatches

NEW WATCH ALERT! The New M1 Mosquito timepiece fr

NEW WATCH ALERT!
The New M1 Mosquito timepiece from Zero West, commemorating Operation Jericho… D-Day deception or audacious prison break?

Operation Jericho paired specialist RAF aircrew, skilled at precision bombing, with the speed and agility of the Mosquito Mk VI fighter-bomber. On the 18th February 1944, Mosquitos led by Group Captain Pickard, flew into a storm just 50ft above the English Channel, before releasing bombs on targeted sections of the high Amiens Prison walls. 120 French resistance fighters and railway saboteurs condemned to death, escaped into green fields liberally doused with snow.

But was there a greater plan afoot linked to the greatest air and sea invasion in history – D-Day Normandy, 6th June 1944? One mission. Two astounding stories.

Zero West remember the most daring daylight Mosquito bombing raid of WW2 with two limited edition M1 Mosquito watches. Showcasing Merlin engine steel, precision wire cut from the crankshaft of Mosquito fighter-bomber HX909 that took part in the raid on Amiens Prison. The M1 is as a contemporary design on a vintage aviation watch and features a textured brass dial, and polished brass-coloured hands set in a distinctive ZW case design, but its the Merlin engine material displayed in the back that really sets this watch apart…true history on the wrist as we like to say at Zero West.

#DDay #ww2 #ww2history #mosquito #operationjericho #zerowestwatches #britishwatches #horology #emsworth #pilotlife #fighterpilot #spitfire #lancaster #Hurricane #newwatch #watchoftheday #watchcollector #watchaddict #watchesofinstagram @scottishwatches

Today marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day, a pivot

Today marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day, a pivotal moment in history that changed the course of World War II. On June 6, 1944, brave soldiers from the Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy, facing unimaginable odds to secure freedom and peace for future generations.

As we reflect on this monumental day, we honour the courage, resilience, and sacrifice of the heroes who fought and the many who gave their lives. Their unwavering determination and unity remind us of the power of solidarity and the human spirit in the face of adversity.

Let us take a moment to remember and express our deepest gratitude to these brave souls and to all veterans who continue to inspire us with their service. Their legacy lives on in the freedom and peace we cherish today.

Lest we forget. 🇬🇧

#DDay80 #RememberingDday #HonorAndSacrifice #NeverForget

Photo: D-day – British Forces during the Invasion of Normandy 6 June 1944. Commandos of 47 (RM) Commando coming ashore from LCAs (Landing Craft Assault) on Jig Green beach, Gold area, 6. Used under IWM Non Commercial Licence

NEW WATCH ALERT… 6/6/24

NEW WATCH ALERT…
6/6/24

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