Hands-on with the Zeitwinkel 240º Sports Watch Collection

The Independent Brand Boldly Evolves into the Sports Watch Category

The Zeitwinkel 240º collection marks a bold step forward for the independent Swiss watch brand, offering a sportier dimension while staying true to its core principles.

While many describe the Zeitwinkel 240º as the brand’s answer to a sports watch, Zeitwinkel itself prefers to label it a "sportier" watch. It’s not designed for specific activities like diving or competitive sports, but incorporates design and functionality features that make it more versatile and robust for everyday adventures. The collection balances a sporty aesthetic with the brand’s signature modern design language, appealing to both casual and discerning watch enthusiasts.

All-new Case Design

The Zeitwinkel 240º introduces a new case size of 40.5 mm, a departure from the brand’s usual 39 mm and 42.5 mm offerings. Crafted from 316L stainless steel, the case measures 12.1 mm in height (including the crystal) and 50 mm lug-to-lug. The new design features lugs that curve seamlessly to hug the wrist, ensuring a secure and comfortable fit—a nod to its sportier intent.

The watch boasts 100 meters of water resistance, making it suitable for light aquatic activities. It also includes a crown guard for added protection, reinforcing its suitability for active wear.

Case & Dial Options

The Zeitwinkel 240º collection offers two case finishes:

• Gray PVD: Available with four dial options in Gray, Orange, Red, and Blue

• 240º Noir: A striking black DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) case paired with a black dial

All dials feature luminous hour markers, hands, and an in-field luminous bezel, ensuring excellent legibility in low-light conditions.

The 240º Noir: A Star Performer

The 240º Noir is the highlight of the collection, showcasing a cohesive blacked-out aesthetic. The DLC-treated case, black dial, and the galvanic black movement treatment (dubbed "Black Or" or "black gold") make this variant particularly thrilling to behold—and highlight new possibilities for the brand's movement finishing.

In-House Excellence: The ZW0102 Movement

At the heart of the Zeitwinkel 240º collection lies the ZW0102, a fully in-house movement introduced in 2010. This movement offers a 72-hour power reserve and features exquisite finishing, including:

• German Silver Plates and Bridges: Known for it lustrous quality, German silver will not hide any imperfections, thus demonstrating Zeitwinkel’s high standards for finishing

• Geneva Stripes (Côtes de Genève): Adorning the 3/4 plate and balance bridge

• Chamfered and Polished Edges: Reflecting a commitment to fully and painstakingly hands finish the movement in its entirety

• Perlage: Decorating the interior surfaces of the plates and bridges

In the 240º Noir, the German silver components are treated with a galvanic process to achieve their distinctive black finish, further emphasizing Zeitwinkel’s openness to explore fresh designs and finishing techniques.

Bridging Tradition and Evolution

The Zeitwinkel 240º collection epitomizes the brand’s philosophy: Creating watches that resonate with their own tastes and finding like-minded enthusiasts who appreciate their artistry. The collection’s sportier design, luminous materials, enhanced water resistance, and use of bold colors cater to contemporary demands while maintaining the independent brand’s modern design hallmarks. Zeitwinkel’s willingness to take risks yet stay true to its vision shows the way for brands and watchmakers looking to evolve.

The Zeitwinkel 240º collection is built to order, and available now at collectivehorology.com. Feel free to get in touch with any questions. And as always, thanks for supporting independent watchmaking.