Two of my favourite things in the world are watches and tennis. Lucky for me, I got the chance to catch up with Zenith “friend of the brand” and GOAT tennis coach and entrepreneur Patrick Mouratoglou. He has only helped cultivate tennis champions such as Serena Williams, Coco Gauff, Naomi Osaka, Marcos Baghdatis, Jeremy Chardy, Grigor Dimitrov, Holger Runes, and more.Before hitting the court, where I would later get to have a surreal practice session with Patrick and top ATP player Casper Ruud, Patrick and I discussed what he likes about Zenith watches, how he came to purchase our Zenith x Time+Tide Night Surfer El Primero, and whether or not tennis players should wear watches during match play. But it is not all watch talk; we also dug into the psychology of tennis and the keys to success in life both on and off the tennis court.I sincerely hope you enjoy the video, and be sure to leave us a comment!Zenith watches mentioned in the videoOn Patrick Mouratoglou’s wrist: Zenith Defy Skyline Skeleton ref. 03.9300.3620/79.I001BrandZenithModelDefy Skyline SkeletonCase Diameter41mm (D) x 11.6mm (T) x 46.3mm (LTL)Case MaterialStainless steelWater Resistance100 metres (screw-down crown)DialOpenworked black or blueCrystalSapphire crystal front and casebackStrapStainless steel bracelet, folding claspBlue rubber strap, folding clasp.MovementEl Primero 3620, in-house, automaticPower Reserve60 hoursFunctionsHours, minutes, 1/10th of a secondAvailabilityNowPriceUS$11,300On Zach’s wrist: Zenith Defy Classic Skeleton ‘Night Surfer’ Time+Tide EditionBrandZenithModelDefy Classic Skeleton Night Surfer Time+Tide EditionCase Dimensions41mm (D) x 10.75mm (T) x 45mm (LTL)Case MaterialMicroblasted titaniumWater Resistance100 metresCrystal(s)Sapphire crystal front and backDialOpenworked, blueStrapMicroblasted titanium bracelet, butterfly claspMovementElite 670SK, in-house, automaticPower Reserve50 hoursFunctionsHours, minutes, seconds, dateAvailabilitySold outPriceUS$9,000Zenith x Time+Tide ‘Night Surfer’ El PrimeroBrandZenith x Time+TideModelDefy Skyline Skeleton Night Surfer El PrimeroReference Number97.9300.3620/79.I001Case Dimensions41mm (D) x 11.6mm (T) x 46.3mm (LTL)Case MaterialMicroblasted titaniumWater Resistance100 metres (screw-down crown)Crystal(s)Flat sapphire front and backDialSkeletonised gradient blue with lumed bridgesLug WidthIntegratedStrapMicroblasted titanium bracelet with butterfly claspBlue rubber strap with folding pin buckleMovementEl Primero 3620 SK, in-house, silicon escapement, 5HzPower Reserve55 hoursFunctionsHours, minutes, 1/10th of a second indicatorAvailabilitySold outPriceUS$12,000Zenith Defy 21 Patrick Mouratoglou Limited EditionBrandZenithModelDefy 21 Patrick Mouratoglou Limited EditionCase Dimensions44mm (D) x 14.5mm (T)Case MaterialBlack carbonWater Resistance100 metresCrystal(s)Sapphire crystal front and backDialSpecial black and blue dial bearing Patrick Mouratoglou’s logoStrapBlack rubber with blue “Cordura Effect” rubber, folding claspMovementEl Primero, in-house, high-beat automaticPower Reserve50 hoursFunctionsHours, minutes, small seconds, power reserve, 100th-second chronographAvailabilitySold outPriceUS$19,100
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