Zenith Defy Skyline Ceramic El-Primero automatic black dial ceramic bracelet 41 mm

Creating the future of watchmaking

With the return of the DEFY collection in 2017, the star-spangled brand never ceases to be in the endless pursuit of precision through innovation. Indeed, this collection represents Zenith's creative "laboratory," combining cutting-edge Manufacture movements with futuristic shapes and materials, continuing Zenith's heritage, always surpassing itself and setting new standards of performance and elegance. And this new DEFY Skyline is no exception: new caliber, new design, this contemporary DEFY series brings a new way of conceiving a three-hand sports watch.

A seventies inspiration

The shape of a DEFY is recognizable at first glance thanks to its multi-faceted ceramic bezel, angular case as well as its polished/satinized surfaces. Inspired by the A3642 model released in 1969, which had then given a boost to the brand by bringing substantial technical improvements especially compared to the watches of the time, this model has laid the foundations of what was going to be the sport-chic watches of the 1970s. With a bold yet familiar silhouette to the Zenith repertoire, the DEFY Skyline is inspired by the unique octagonal dial shape of the early DEFY models, but does not simply recreate the past. It is housed in a 41mm octagonal ceramic case with a 12-faceted bezel. Its black metallic dial features a sunburst finish and an engraved four-pointed star logo, a modern reimagining of the 1969 Zenith "Double Z" logo. The date window at three o'clock matches the dial color, for a seamless integration of the complication. The strap is an example for sports watches with integrated strap! It has a nice drop and a very nice brushed-polished finish, while also incorporating an ingenious quick strap change system, allowing for easy switching to the black rubber strap provided with this model.

An exceptional caliber with remarkable precision

Zenith has made the choice to equip this DEFY Skyline with an El Primero caliber in a novel three-hand version! Indeed, this reference is powered by an El Primero 3620, taking up the architecture of the caliber 3600 used in the Chronomaster Sport range, on which the Swiss Manufacture has reworked a new gear train. This caliber beats at a high frequency of 36,000 vibrations per hour, has a bidirectional automatic winding mechanism and a 60-hour power reserve. As you will have noticed, a constantly moving tenths of a second hand makes regular jumps at set intervals and completes one revolution every ten seconds, reminding its owner of the fleeting nature of time. This hand is directly driven by the silicon escape wheel. In conclusion, Zenith proves once again that this manufacture is unique and different. Its star, symbol of its desire to reach the highest peaks, is once again demonstrated to us by its remarkable mastery of high frequency!