Raketa has just unveiled a fresh take on its legendary “Big Zero” model, designed especially for the Middle Eastern market. This time it comes with a stunning Arabic dial. Limited to just 100 pieces, the watch features a crisp black and white color scheme, where the oversized Eastern Arabic numerals highlight Raketa’s signature “0” — a nod to the factory’s unique legacy. Adding an artistic flourish, the logo appears in vibrant red Arabic script, specially designed by renowned calligrapher Mohammad Sharaf. The collaboration with Sharaf, a major figure in the contemporary Arabian art scene, taps into the growing passion for standout timepieces in the Middle East. Raketa’s rich Russian watchmaking heritage, paired with local cultural elements, makes the Big Zero Arabic a true fusion of East and West — perfectly capturing the region’s love for sophisticated design with a story to tell. Turn the watch over, and a transparent case back reveals the finely decorated automatic movement, fully made in-house at the Raketa Watch Factory in St. Petersburg. What makes the Big Zero truly special is its rebellious concept: the idea that time should start from 0, not 12. This radical approach isn’t just a quirky design choice; it’s a philosophical statement that challenges the norms of traditional timekeeping. After all, doesn’t everything in life start from zero? It’s this bold thinking that has helped the Big Zero win the hearts of watch lovers across the globe, keeping it as relevant today as it was back in the Soviet era.