The Defy Skyline family, Zenith's modern interpretation of luxury sports watchmaking, expands with a new El Primero chronograph with 1/10th second accuracy.
Launched in 1969, the Defy identified a line of robust watches with an elaborately shaped case for the first El Primero references. It has been continuously evolving ever since, The Defy Skyline of 2022 is a model that mixes stylistic elements of the Defy Classic and the Defy Extreme, interpreting a new type of luxury sports watch of Zenith.
After debuting as solotempo and then with tourbillon - in both cases to high frequency, as an El Primero tradition - could not miss now the variant chronograph that will certainly not leave fans indifferent.
The square lines of the steel case of the Defy Skyline chronograph are reminiscent of those of the first Defy from 1969, revisited in a more contemporary 42 mm size. The push-buttons also follow the sharp, angular profile of the case. The screw-down crown with the star emblem guarantees water resistance to 100 metres.
Defy Skyline: a starry dial
The Zenith El Primero calibre with 1/10th of a second accuracy.
Three colours are available for the dial of Zenith's Defy Skyline chronograph: metallic silver, black or blue, decorated with the four-pointed star motif typical of the collection and reminiscent of the Zenith 'double Z' logo from the 1960s. The traditional layout of the El Primero dial features three slightly oversized, overlapping countersTwo chronograph totalisers (60 seconds and 60 minutes) and continuous seconds.
The movement is the El Primero 3600 calibre, a column-wheel chronograph that guarantees an accurate reading to 1/10th of a second: When activated, the central chronograph seconds hand makes one revolution every ten seconds, thanks to the 5 Hz frequency of the movement. The reading of the 1/10th of a second is given on the scale on the flange, characterised by twelve facets echoing the shape of the dodecagonal bezel.
Zenith and the strap interchangeability system
Simply press the button to replace the Defy Skyline chronograph bracelet.
The back reveals the movement with its star-shaped open oscillating weight. The integrated steel bracelet is easily removable thanks to the practical interchangeability system usable without the need for any additional tools.
At the touch of a button replace it with the star patterned rubber strap included in the watch package. Zenith's Defy Skyline chronograph represents a fine blend of extreme performance in a sporty yet understated guise that focuses on Zenith's technical excellence.
Price13,900 euro.
