Caleb McLaughlin Stuns in ZENITH at the 2025 Met Gala—Precision Meets Power on the Red Carpet
When the Met Gala calls, you answer—not just with couture, but with craftsmanship that turns heads and starts conversations. This year’s theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” set the tone for an unforgettable night at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Amid the sea of custom creations and cultural homages, ZENITH made a commanding appearance that fused high fashion with high-frequency engineering.
Taking centre stage? Actor, musician, and advocate Caleb McLaughlin. Known for his breakout role in Stranger Things and now a serious player in the worlds of fashion and social impact, Caleb didn’t just walk the red carpet—he owned it. Representing ZENITH, he embodied the Maison’s ethos of pushing boundaries and staying relentlessly authentic.
On his wrist? The ZENITH DEFY Skyline Sapphire. Not a piece for the faint-hearted, this 41mm stunner in stainless steel comes with a sharply sculpted dodecagonal bezel, lit up with 45 baguette-cut blue sapphires. The dial—metallic blue with a sunray finish—carries ZENITH’s iconic four-pointed star motif, marrying bold design with technical brilliance.
Underneath the shimmer, there’s serious firepower. The DEFY Skyline Sapphire runs on the El Primero 3620, a high-frequency movement that offers a 1/10th of a second display at 9 o’clock—an ultra-precise nod to ZENITH’s legacy of chronometric excellence. It ticks at 5Hz, packs a 60-hour power reserve, and even throws in a date window at 3 o’clock. The steel bracelet integrates a quick-change system, letting you swap effortlessly to the included blue rubber strap when you're off-duty—but let’s be real, this watch never really goes off-duty.
As ZENITH celebrates 160 years of crafting the future, its presence at the 2025 Met Gala proves one thing: true innovation doesn't chase trends—it defines them. In a night celebrating style, identity, and Black excellence, ZENITH found its moment—not by whispering, but by roaring with style, precision, and purpose.
