Talking Zenith watches and tennis with the GOAT coach Patrick Mouratoglou
Zach BlassTwo 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, Jérémy 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.
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Zenith watches mentioned in the video
On Patrick Mouratoglou’s wrist: Zenith Defy Skyline Skeleton ref. 03.9300.3620/79.I001
| Brand | Zenith |
| Model | Defy Skyline Skeleton |
| Case Diameter | 41mm (D) x 11.6mm (T) x 46.3mm (LTL) |
| Case Material | Stainless steel |
| Water Resistance | 100 metres (screw-down crown) |
| Dial | Openworked black or blue |
| Crystal | Sapphire crystal front and caseback |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet, folding clasp Blue rubber strap, folding clasp. |
| Movement | El Primero 3620, in-house, automatic |
| Power Reserve | 60 hours |
| Functions | Hours, minutes, 1/10th of a second |
| Availability | Now |
| Price | US$11,300 |
On Zach’s wrist: Zenith Defy Classic Skeleton ‘Night Surfer’ Time+Tide Edition
| Brand | Zenith |
| Model | Defy Classic Skeleton Night Surfer Time+Tide Edition |
| Case Dimensions | 41mm (D) x 10.75mm (T) x 45mm (LTL) |
| Case Material | Microblasted titanium |
| Water Resistance | 100 metres |
| Crystal(s) | Sapphire crystal front and back |
| Dial | Openworked, blue |
| Strap | Microblasted titanium bracelet, butterfly clasp |
| Movement | Elite 670SK, in-house, automatic |
| Power Reserve | 50 hours |
| Functions | Hours, minutes, seconds, date |
| Availability | Sold out |
| Price | US$9,000 |
Zenith x Time+Tide ‘Night Surfer’ El Primero
| Brand | Zenith x Time+Tide |
| Model | Defy Skyline Skeleton Night Surfer El Primero |
| Reference Number | 97.9300.3620/79.I001 |
| Case Dimensions | 41mm (D) x 11.6mm (T) x 46.3mm (LTL) |
| Case Material | Microblasted titanium |
| Water Resistance | 100 metres (screw-down crown) |
| Crystal(s) | Flat sapphire front and back |
| Dial | Skeletonised gradient blue with lumed bridges |
| Lug Width | Integrated |
| Strap | Microblasted titanium bracelet with butterfly clasp Blue rubber strap with folding pin buckle |
| Movement | El Primero 3620 SK, in-house, silicon escapement, 5Hz |
| Power Reserve | 55 hours |
| Functions | Hours, minutes, 1/10th of a second indicator |
| Availability | Sold out |
| Price | US$12,000 |
Zenith Defy 21 Patrick Mouratoglou Limited Edition
| Brand | Zenith |
| Model | Defy 21 Patrick Mouratoglou Limited Edition |
| Case Dimensions | 44mm (D) x 14.5mm (T) |
| Case Material | Black carbon |
| Water Resistance | 100 metres |
| Crystal(s) | Sapphire crystal front and back |
| Dial | Special black and blue dial bearing Patrick Mouratoglou’s logo |
| Strap | Black rubber with blue “Cordura Effect” rubber, folding clasp |
| Movement | El Primero, in-house, high-beat automatic |
| Power Reserve | 50 hours |
| Functions | Hours, minutes, small seconds, power reserve, 100th-second chronograph |
| Availability | Sold out |
| Price | US$19,100 |