Zero West Watches

15/06/2026

This weekend, two of our friends from Belgium made the journey to the studio, eager to see what we’ve been up to and checkout some off our current and past models including CR1 café racer. They asked if another motorsport watch might be on the horizon. We couldn’t confirm, but the smile may have been telling!. Their passion is exactly why we do what we do… great to see you.

12/06/2026

Z-BRANCH EXPERIMENTS

Every Zero West watch begins with an idea.

Z-Branch is the R&D wing of Zero West, where ideas are explored, prototypes are built and new concepts are tested before they ever make it into production.

One of our latest workshop projects is this pair of prototype watch stands, built from copper pipe and fittings that look like they may have been borrowed from the plumbing aisle.

Designed and made in-house, they reflect the hands-on approach that sits behind everything we do — experimenting, making and refining.

Not every prototype becomes a product, but every prototype teaches us something.

What do you think of them?

09/06/2026

Just in case you missed it, last month we launched the new AV1 Vulcan at the Zero West studio.

A very special evening for a very special watch, created to commemorate one of the most remarkable chapters in British aviation history — the Vulcan, Operation Black Buck, and XM607’s extraordinary mission to the Falklands.

The AV1 brings that story onto the wrist, with rare aircraft metal, in-house design, British engineering and the level of detail you would expect from a Zero West timepiece.

Watch the launch night video from the studio and see the story behind the watch.

True history on the wrist.

Check out…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K71McqG93ow

Launch night at Zero West HQ for the new AV1 Vulcan timepiece, feat...

08/06/2026

Built properly. Never rushed.

A big thank you to everyone who has ordered the new AV1 Vulcan.

The response to this watch has been incredible, and we’ll be honest, the level of demand stretched our build schedule beyond the three-week delivery window we normally work to.

We apologise to all those customers who have had to wait longer than expected. That is not where we want to be.

But one thing we will never do is rush a Zero West watch out of the door just to hit a date. That applies to every watch we build, not just the AV1 Vulcan. Each one is assembled, checked, regulated and finished with the same level of care, precision and attention to detail that we would expect if it were our own.

Over the past few weeks, we have been working hard behind the scenes to bring delivery back in line, and we are pleased to say we are now back to our stated three-week build time.

Thank you again for your patience, your support and your belief in what we are building here on the south coast.

06/06/2026

Most people only see the finished watch.

What they don’t always see is the thinking, testing, sketching, machining, printing, assembling and decision-making that happens long before a Zero West timepiece reaches the wrist.

That is where the brand really lives.

Zero West was never built around mass production or chasing trends. It was built around people — designers, engineers, watchmakers, collectors, historians and customers who care about mechanical objects with meaning.

Every watch starts with a story, but it only becomes real through the hands of the people who shape it.

From our studio in Emsworth, we design and build in small numbers, with a simple aim: to create British timepieces that feel personal, purposeful and unlike anything else on the market.

This is Zero West.
Not just watches.
A way of keeping history alive.

Check out: https://zerowest.watch/brand-engineering/

06/06/2026

On June 6th, 1944, the D-Day landings began the liberation of Europe. Over 4,400 Allied troops gave their lives that day. Tens of thousands were wounded or missing. Today, we reflect on their monumental courage. At Zero West, we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice and the immense cost of freedom. History is not distant; it’s part of who we are.

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30/05/2026

WW2 HISTORY - At Zero West, we design watches with real meaning, and the S5e Spitfire Escape is a great example of this.

The S5e is a contemporary design inspired by the “Dirty Dozen” watches commissioned by the British Ministry of Defence during World War II, when twelve separate watch brands were tasked with manufacturing the same military watch. The S5e echoes their clarity, reliability and purpose, bringing the spirit of those simple, rugged front-line tools into a contemporary Zero West timepiece.

But this watch is so much more than a field-watch-inspired design. It commemorates RAF pilot Sandy Gunn and Spitfire AA810, the famous photo-reconnaissance aircraft he was flying when he was shot down over the Norwegian fjords. Sandy was later imprisoned in the camp immortalised by the Hollywood film The Great Escape — yes, the one with Steve McQueen. He spent a year helping to dig one of the escape tunnels, “Harry”, and although he initially escaped, he was later recaptured and executed.

As a quiet tribute to that story, each S5e carries a piece of Spitfire AA810 built into the side of the watch. It is a small but meaningful detail that connects the timepiece directly to the aircraft, the mission and the man behind the story, true history on the wrist, as we like to say at Zero West.

Check out the full story here: https://zerowest.watch/product/s5e-spitfire-escape/

26/05/2026

One of the best parts of exhibitions is the mix of people you meet, from customers and first-time visitors to the brand, to media and potential collaborators. Recently, we met Neil and Mark, aka The Watch Brothers, who took our L3 and L4 Longitude for review.

They really got what we’re about as a British independent watchmaker, and the attention to detail that makes us different. Their photography and write-up are well worth a look, and they’re definitely worth a follow.

You can check out the article here: https://watchbrothers.co.uk/hands-on/longitude-reimagined-the-evolution-of-zero-wests-british-watchmaking-vision

23/05/2026

We’re constantly blown away by the photos you share from all over the world. From Spitfire flights and vintage Rolls-Royces to watch collections in Dubai, right down to Time & Tide in Melbourne, it’s very rewarding seeing these come in.

We build these unique timepieces to carry real meaning, and it means a lot that this resonates with so many of you. We’re really grateful for the community around Zero West and looking forward to sharing some exciting projects over the rest f the year.

In the meantime for everyone in the UK, have a great weekend in the sunshine! and keep those photos coming. #

19/05/2026

This past weekend, Zero West was in support of Aces High Gallery in Steventon, Oxfordshire for their Vulcan event. The day was a celebration of aviation history, with a fantastic talk by Bill Perrins, a Vulcan pilot involved in the Falklands/Operation Black Buck mission. Bill was launching his book, "From Vulcan to Spitfire and Back," and we had the privilege of a one-on-one chat with him about his RAF career. We spoke about our new Vulcan timepiece, and it incorporating metal from XM607 which Bill was the last pilot to fly!

A big thank-you to Aces High for an incredible event attended by around 200 people, and to Bill for his time, stay tuned for an interview landing soon!

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