Zenith x Porter Collaboration: Limited-Edition Pilot Watches In Bold Green Ceramic
Zenith has partnered with Yoshida & Company’s renowned Japanese bag brand, Porter, to introduce two new limited-edition pilot watches that perfectly blend high-end Swiss craftsmanship with practical, aviation-inspired design. Both timepieces feature striking green ceramic cases that continue onto the textured grooved dial, enhanced with bold orange accents—a nod to pilot garments. Accompanying the watches is a specially crafted Khaki-green nylon strap by Porter, as well as a matching case that showcases the signature of both brands.
The first model, the Zenith Pilot Automatic Porter, boasts a sleek and compact 40mm case, standing at 12.90mm thick and 49.60mm lug-to-lug. With a sapphire crystal and a screw-secured open case back, it ensures water resistance up to 100 meters. The second model, the Zenith Pilot Big Date Flyback Porter, takes on a more commanding presence with a 42.50mm case, 14.30mm height, and 51.40mm lug-to-lug. Its block-style pushers add functionality, complementing its larger size without sacrificing the hallmark features shared with its Automatic counterpart.
Both watches are adorned with applied Arabic numerals and indexes, filled with Super-LumiNova to enhance visibility in low-light conditions. Their dials, in matching Khaki-green, feature horizontal grooves and orange accents on the hands, adding contrast and readability. The Pilot Automatic showcases a date window at 6 o’clock, while the Big Date Flyback Chronograph includes a large date display and two subdials for running seconds and a 30-minute counter.
Powering these watches are Zenith’s iconic high-frequency El Primero movements—the 3620 for the Pilot Automatic and the 3652 for the Pilot Big Date Flyback—both operating at 36,000 VpH and offering an impressive 60-hour power reserve. Visible through the open case back, these movements also feature a black skeletonized rotor.
Completing the aviation-inspired aesthetic is the rugged Khaki-green nylon strap, equipped with an orange Velcro closure and the Porter logo, along with an additional Cordura-rubber strap for versatility. Limited to just 500 pieces each, the Zenith Pilot Automatic Porter is priced at €11,800, while the Pilot Big Date Flyback Porter comes in at €16,200.
These exclusive timepieces seamlessly blend the precision of Swiss horology with the practical design ethos of Porter, making them a coveted addition for watch enthusiasts and collectors alike.
Read more at www.zenith-watches.com.
General Specifications:
Brand: Zenith
Model: Pilot Automatic Porter, Pilot Big Date Flyback Porter
Reference: 49.4001.3620/63.I001 (Pilot Automatic), 49.4001.3652/63.I001 (Pilot Big Date Flyback)
Dial: Khaki-green
Lume: Super-LumiNova
Case Material: Green ceramic
Case Dimensions: 40 mm x 12.90 mm x 49.60 mm (Pilot Automatic), 42.50 mm x 14.30 mm x 51.40 mm (Pilot Big Date Flyback)
Crystal: Sapphire
Case Back: Sapphire
Water Resistance: 100 Meters
Strap: Khaki-green fabric strap with an orange Velcro closure and a Cordura rubber strap with a steel black PVD pin buckle
Caliber: El Primero 362o (Pilot Automatic), El Primero 3652 (Pilot Big Date Flyback)
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds (Pilot Automatic), date, small seconds (Pilot Big Date Flyback), chronograph (Pilot Big Date Flyback)
Winding: Automatic
Frequency: 5 Hz (36,000 Vph)
Jewels: 27 (Pilot Automatic), 35 (Pilot Big Date Flyback)
Power Reserve: 60 Hours
Price: € 11,800 (Pilot Automatic), € 16,200 (Pilot Big Date Flyback)
Limited Edition: Yes, 500 pieces each
Availability: Now